Recent Trends in Doctoral Theses in Nursing Across Eight Countries: A Scoping Review

Key Points

• Minor refinements were made based on feedback from a lay reviewer, enhancing readability and practice relevance.
• The review examined trends in doctoral theses without direct involvement in data collection, ensuring an objective overview.
• Analysis included insights from eight different countries, providing a comprehensive understanding of nursing education trends.
• Findings emphasize the importance of readability and practical applications in developing nursing doctoral research.