Abstract
Objective To explore the overall research focus and frontier of master of nursing specialist at home and abroad to provide reference for the development of master of nursing specialist in China. Methods The numbers of literatures from 2006 to 2016 that related to master of nursing specialist are 1 595 in web of science and 249 in China National Knowledge Internet respectively. Knowledge mapping and visual analysis were carried out by CiteSpace. Results In 2006-2016, the numbers of both domestic and foreign relevant literatures were generally on the rise. The international researchers focused on the research of nurse practitioners and primary care, while Chinese ones on curriculum, training pattern, core competencies, etc. The current international frontier was in the field of systems and team, while the Chinese one was in the field of education and training model. Conclusion There is a certain gap between the research of master of nursing specialist at home and abroad. Our country should take our own national conditions as the basis and learn from foreign research focus and frontiers to promote the development of master of nursing specialist. Key words: Master of nursing specialist; Nurse practitioner; Visualization analysis; CiteSpace
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