Analysis of characteristics of high cited papers published in nursing periodicals from 2013 to 2015

Cheng Jinlian; Tan Qian; Kou Lihong

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1009-6493.2016.22.013

Abstract：Objective:To understand distribution and content characteristics of high cited papers in nursing peri-odicals in China,and to provide references for nursing personnel selecting topics.Methods:By using method of literature measurement statistical analysis were carried out,columns,topics,funding,research methods,the au-thor’s areas and institutions cooperation of high cited papers published in 5 nursing core journals.Results:1 1 6 papers were cited,total cited frequency was 794 times,average cited frequency of every paper was 6.84 times. high cited papers were based on nursing management,review,specialist care and original articles.subjects main-ly involved in quality control circle management,nursing occupation post management,nursing education and training.The authous’regions distributed to 23 provinces,municipality directly under the Central Government and autonomous regions.The authors were mainly nursing personnel who had high academic qualifications and abundant clinical experience.Their cooperation incduded three people,a unit more.The source of funding for high cited fund papers were provincial level and below the provincial level.Conclusion:Research direction and author’s educational background,professional title,regional distribution of high cited papers had obvious char-acteristics,and the nursing personnel should grasp the research focus and keep up with the times.