Nurcan Karamercimek, Gülay Demir, İlknur Yıldız
Türk Fen ve Sağlık Dergisi - 2025;6(3):150-163
Purpose: This study aims to comprehensively examine nursing research on newborn breastfeeding and identify prominent topics via bibliometric analysis. Material and Methods: In this study, detailed bibliometric analysis was executed utilizing the Biblioshiny application from the bibliometrix package, alongside RStudio and VOSviewer tools. A search within the Scopus database, employing the keywords "neonatal," "neonatal health, " "breastfeeding," and "nurse," identified 317 articles published across 145 journals between 2014-01-01 and 2024-01-01. The analysis encompassed variables such as the annual publication rate, three-parameter analysis, journal publication count, author influence, keyword analysis, thematic assessment, factor analysis, and the status of countries and organizations. Results: "Spatz DL" was the most prolific author, and Breastfeeding Medicine ranked highest in publication volume. The most cited study was "Effectiveness of a Nurse-Led Intensive Home-Visitation Programme for First-Time Teenage Mothers (Building Blocks): A Pragmatic Randomised Controlled Trial " by Robling et al. International collaboration rate was 15.77%, with the UK and USA leading both in partnerships and publication output. "Cardiff University" and "University of Sydney" showed strong research productivity. Frequently used keywords included "breastfeeding," "human milk," "infant," and "breastfeeding support." Conclusion: This study offers a comprehensive insight into breastfeeding in newborns and the nurse's role in its management, highlighting its global significance. By identifying key trends, international collaborations, and research gaps, it provides a strategic foundation for future studies. Understanding these patterns will strengthen evidence-based nursing practices and support relevant health policy development.
