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Global research trends and knowledge structure of meta-analyses on pediatric pain: A bibliometric analysis.
| Τίτλος: | Global research trends and knowledge structure of meta-analyses on pediatric pain: A bibliometric analysis. |
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| Συγγραφείς: | Taylan S; Department of Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Kumluca Health Sciences, Akdeniz University, Kumluca, Antalya, Turkey., Turan FD; Department of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Kumluca Health Sciences, Akdeniz University, Kumluca, Antalya, Turkey. Electronic address: fatmadilek_32@hotmail.com., Özkan İ; Department of Internal Medicine Nursing, Faculty of Kumluca Health Sciences, Akdeniz University, Kumluca, Antalya, Turkey., Kiliç KM; Psychologist, Child Development Department, Faculty of Kumluca Health Sciences, Akdeniz University, Kumluca, Antalya, Turkey. |
| Πηγή: | Journal of pediatric nursing [J Pediatr Nurs] 2026 Sep-Oct; Vol. 90, pp. 510-523. Date of Electronic Publication: 2026 Jul 15. |
| Τύπος έκδοσης: | Journal Article; Review |
| Γλώσσα: | English |
| Στοιχεία περιοδικού: | Publisher: W.B. Saunders Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 8607529 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1532-8449 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 08825963 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Pediatr Nurs Subsets: MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): | Publication: 1989- : Philadelphia, Pa : W.B. Saunders Original Publication: [Orlando, FL] : Grune & Stratton, [c1986- |
| Ιατρικοί όροι (MeSH): | Pain Management*/methods , Bibliometrics* , Meta-Analysis as Topic* , Pain*, Humans ; Child ; Adolescent ; Pediatrics ; Female |
| Περίληψη: | Background: Pediatric pain is a common and complex clinical concern affecting children and adolescents, with important implications for recovery, psychological well-being, and healthcare experiences. Although systematic reviews and meta-analyses on pediatric pain have increased in recent years, the overall development and knowledge structure of this evidence-synthesis-literature remain unclear. Purpose: This study aimed to examine global research trends, collaboration patterns, and the thematic structure of meta-analyses on pediatric pain using bibliometric methods. Methods: A bibliometric analysis was conducted using publications indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection. Meta-analyses on pediatric pain published between 1995 and 2026 were identified using predefined search strategies. Publication trends, core journals, author productivity, international collaboration networks, and keyword structures were analyzed using the Bibliometrix package in R and the Biblioshiny interface. Results: A total of 1720 publications from 666 sources were included. Scientific production increased markedly after 2010, indicating growing emphasis on evidence synthesis in pediatric pain research. Publications were concentrated in a limited number of core journals, and authorship patterns reflected extensive international collaboration. Thematic analyses revealed a shift from intervention efficacy toward patient-centered outcomes, quality of life, and non-pharmacological approaches. Conclusion: Meta-analyses on pediatric pain have expanded rapidly and reflect an increasingly interdisciplinary, globally collaborative, and patient-centered research landscape. Implications for Practice: Understanding the development of pediatric pain evidence synthesis may support pediatric nurses in strengthening evidence-informed pain assessment and management practices. The increasing emphasis on patient-centered outcomes highlights the importance of integrating functional, psychosocial, and quality-of-life considerations into routine pediatric pain care. (Copyright © 2026 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.) |
| Competing Interests: | Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper. |
| Contributed Indexing: | Keywords: Bibliometric analysis; Evidence-based practice; Meta-analysis; Pain management; Pediatric nursing; Pediatric pain |
| Entry Date(s): | Date Created: 20260715 Date Completed: 20260907 Latest Revision: 20260915 |
| Update Code: | 20260915 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.pedn.2026.07.003 |
| PMID: | 42456193 |
| Βάση Δεδομένων: | MEDLINE |
| ISSN: | 1532-8449 |
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| DOI: | 10.1016/j.pedn.2026.07.003 |