Knowledge mapping of nursing research structures in peripheral endovascular interventions: A bibliometric analysis and scientific mapping.

BACKGROUND

With the rapid development of peripheral endovascular interventions, nursing plays a pivotal role throughout the treatment process. However, the structural composition, hotspots, and evolutionary trends of nursing research in this field have not yet been systematically summarized.

METHODS

Relevant nursing literature on peripheral endovascular diseases was retrieved from the Web of Science (WOS) Core Collection. A bibliometric analysis was conducted, using Citespace software, covering keyword co-occurrence, clustering, and burst detection to identify major research themes and emerging frontier.

RESULTS

The research shows two main trends: (1) Core topics focus on ischemic stroke, abdominal aortic aneurysm, carotid endarterectomy, patient safety, and long-term follow-up.; (2) The literature highlights the critical roles of pre-procedural risk assessment, intra-procedural management, workflow optimization, standardized nursing interventions, and information-based follow-up in improving patient outcomes. Since 2019, "acute ischemic stroke" has become the most prominent emerging hotspot. The United States leads in research output (51.5%), with the Journal of Vascular Surgery being the most referenced source.

CONCLUSION

Nursing research in peripheral endovascular interventions is shifting from traditional postoperative management to comprehensive perioperative, technology-enhanced, and outcome-oriented models. Future studies should strengthen nurses' roles in vascular access management, patient experience support, and digital health applications.