Scientific mapping of research in renal nursing and telehealth: a bibliometric study

Al Munjiha, Ahmad Padli and Marliany, Heni and Rahman, Irpan Ali and Jamaludin, Thandar Soe Sumaiyah and Setiawan, Henri (2026) Scientific mapping of research in renal nursing and telehealth: a bibliometric study. International Journal of Care Scholars, 9 (3). pp. 273-285. ISSN 2600-898X

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Abstract

Background: This study aimed to evaluate scientific development, collaboration patterns, and emerging research trends in renal nursing and telehealth through a bibliometric analysis of PubMed indexed publications from 2016 to 2026. Methods: A cross-sectional bibliometric approach was employed to analyze publication characteristics, annual growth trends, influential studies, collaboration networks, keyword co-occurrence, factorial analysis, and trend topics. Data were retrieved from PubMed and analyzed using bibliometric techniques to assess the intellectual structure and research evolution of renal nursing and telehealth. Results: A total of 28 publications from 24 sources were identified. The annual publication growth rate was −4.94%, with an average of 12.46 citations per document and an international co-authorship rate of 14.29%, indicating moderate academic impact and limited global collaboration. The most cited studies focused on dialysis care, chronic kidney disease, telemedicine, telenephrology, home dialysis, and healthcare management during the COVID-19 pandemic. Network and factorial analyses revealed multidisciplinary research themes involving medicine, nursing, intensive care medicine, rehabilitation, mental health, psychological interventions, healthcare services, and digital health technologies. Trend topic analysis demonstrated increasing interest in telemedicine, remote patient monitoring, and digital healthcare approaches in renal nursing, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic, which accelerated telehealth adoption worldwide. Conclusion: Research on renal nursing and telehealth has shown increasing scholarly attention over the past decade, with prominent themes including dialysis care, chronic kidney disease management, remote patient monitoring, and healthcare accessibility. The findings provide a comprehensive overview of the current research landscape and may serve as a reference for future bibliometric and empirical research in renal nursing and telehealth.

Item Type:	Article (Review)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Renal nursing; Telehealth; Telemedicine; Bibliometric analysis; Chronic kidney disease
Subjects:	R Medicine > RT Nursing
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Nursing Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Medical Surgical Nursing
Depositing User:	Dr. Thandar Soe @ Sumaiyah Jamaludin
Date Deposited:	03 Sep 2026 11:10
Last Update:	03 Sep 2026 11:10
Queue Number:	2026-09-Q4996
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/131120
Indexed In:	MyCite

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