Visual analysis of research hotspots and trends of midwifery education in China based on CiteSpace
Objective To understand the current situation,hotspots,and development trend of midwifery education research in China,and to provide reference for the research and development of midwifery specialty.Methods The related data of midwifery education research from 2005 to 2023 in the CNKI database and Wanfang Data Knowledge Service Platform database were consulted,the related literatures were sorted out by CiteSpace software,and information metrology analysis on t he number and year of published papers,author cooperation,research institutions,keyword clustering,time line and keyword emergence were conducted.Results The literature on midwifery education in China showed a fluctuating upward trend.The cooperation density among research institutions was low and there were few links."Delivery outcome""nursing education""influencing factors""index system""maternal and child health care"and"midwifery education"were the research hotspots and trends in recent years.The main keywords of midwifery education clustering were"core literacy""model construction"and"team building".Conclusion In view of midwifery education in China,we should promote extensive exchanges between associations and institutions,learn from the advanced concepts and experiences of the International Confederation of Midwives,take the midwife's core competence as the guide,ensure the scientificity of midwifery education,and promote the sustainable development of midwifery specialty.
Midwifery educationBibliometricsIndex systemCore literacyTeam building
国家科技期刊平台
NSTL
万方数据
