The Role of Nurses in Hypertension Management: A Bibliometric Analysis

INTRODUCTION: Hypertension is a chronic health problem affecting billions of people worldwide. Consequently, numerous studies have been conducted in the nursing field focusing on hypertension management. This study aims to conduct a bibliometric analysis of studies published between 2014 and 2024. METHODS: A detailed literature review was conducted using the RStudio Biblioshiny and VOSviewer software packages. A total of 724 studies published in journals indexed in the Scopus database were included in the analysis. RESULTS: Bibliometric data indicate that nursing research increased in parallel with the growing demand for nursing care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, studies have focused on hypertension management across diverse patient populations. DISCUSSION: Nursing research has shown a steady increase over the years, indicating the growing importance that nurses place on hypertension management. The United States' leadership in research can be attributed to its strong research capacity and advanced healthcare system. Furthermore, the prominence of COVID-19 as a topic highlights its significant impact on nursing care. CONCLUSION: This study underscores the indispensable role of nurses in the management of hypertension. These findings can facilitate a better understanding of the current state of the literature and provide researchers with foundational data to guide future original studies on hypertension management.