Bibliometric analysis of stroke centers: Research hotspots, evolution trends, and prospects based on CiteSpace.

OBJECTIVE: To conduct a bibliometric analysis of stroke center-related research fields, both domestically and internationally, using CiteSpace, and to explore the current research status, hot topics, and development trends. METHODS: Using the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang, VIP, PubMed, and the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC) as data sources, we performed visual analysis of annual publication volume, authors/institutions, and high-frequency keywords through CiteSpace. RESULTS: A total of 3730 literature pieces were retrieved, including 3044 English articles and 686 Chinese articles. The overall research enthusiasm for stroke centers presents an upward trend. Current research hotspots mainly focus on Intravenous Thrombolysis (IVT), endovascular therapy, emergency green channels, and prognosis. The developmental frontiers chiefly involve machine learning (ML) and information system construction. CONCLUSION: This study conducted cluster analysis on literature concerning stroke centers using CiteSpace software. It aims to explore hot topics and evolutionary trends within the field of stroke center research, broaden relevant research perspectives, and provide strategic references for clinical nursing practice and scholarly research.