J Perianesth Nurs 2025 Oct Mapping the Nursing Literature on Postoperative Delirium: A Bibliometric Analysis

This bibliometric study offers a comprehensive overview of the academic landscape regarding nursing research on postoperative delirium from 1977 through 2024. By utilizing specialized data tools to examine hundreds of articles, the researchers mapped out the most influential journals, authors, and international collaborations driving the field forward. The analysis reveals a recent thematic shift in focus, moving toward patient recovery, clinical guidelines, and the specific experiences of those undergoing cardiac surgery. Ultimately, this work serves as a strategic roadmap that highlights how nursing scholarship has evolved globally to address the complexities of patient care following surgery