OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Nursing Open is 29. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Changes in daily nursing needs and self‐care capability of people with diabetes after in‐hospital treatment for foot complications: A descriptive study	142
A systematic review of social processes and mechanisms in the community that influence risky sexual behaviour among adolescents and young adults	98
Performance checklist and its influence on knowledge and satisfaction of intensive care nurses: A quasi‐experimental study	81
Hyponatremia and lower normal serum sodium levels are associated with an increased risk of all‐cause death in heart failure patients	66
The impact of distance education on readmission of patients with heart failure: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	66
The protective effect of self‐esteem on suicidal ideation among nursing home residents with limited social support in China: A cross‐sectional study	64
Effect of exposure to COVID‐19 infodemic on infection‐preventive intentions among Korean adults	62
Research status, hotspots and trends on oral care research in the elderly published from 2002 to 2022: A bibliometric analysis – A review article	59
A survey of nurses' awareness of infection control measures in Baranya County, Hungary	59
Management from a multidisciplinary perspective of phlebitis related to peripheral venous catheter insertion: An international Delphi study	58
Cardiovascular status of breast cancer patients before and after receiving anthracycline chemotherapy regimen	57
Ways to Cope With Paternal Postpartum Depression From Iranian Fathers' Perspective: A Qualitative Study	57
Factors that affect levels of alexithymia, empathy and communication skills of nursing students in northern Iran	45
Can the stress be managed? Stress mindset as a mitigating factor in the influence of job demands on burnout	44
The Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercises Applied to Caregivers of Palliative Care Patients on Stress Coping Styles and Anxiety Levels: A Randomised Controlled Trial	43
Prevalence of depressive symptoms and associated factors among foreign caregivers: A cross‐sectional study	43
Perception of nursing students from the Middle East about caring: A descriptive, comparative, cross‐sectional study	40
Home care for patients with opioid use disorders: A qualitative study of registered nurses' experiences of pain management	40
Association between occupational stress and mental health of nurses during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A cross‐sectional research	39
Terminal Care Performance of Nurses Caring for COVID‐19 Patients: A Cross‐Sectional Descriptive Study	39
The mediating role of psychological capital on the relationship between authentic leadership and innovative behaviour among Chinese nurses	38
Prevalence, factors and early outcomes of frailty among hospitalized older patients with valvular heart disease: A prospective observational cohort study	37
Patient experience of negative pressure wound therapy: A qualitative study	33
Cultural Tailoring and Implementation Science for Cardiometabolic Interventions in Asian Americans: A Systematic Review	33
Cross‐national comparison of factors related to stressors, burnout and turnover among nurses in developed and developing countries	33

Effect of open versus closed endotracheal suctioning on intracranial pressure in severe brain‐injured children: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial	32
The effects of mindfulness‐based interventions on nurses' anxiety and depression: A meta‐analysis	32
Effectiveness of sodium bicarbonate and zinc chloride mouthwashes in the treatment of oral mucositis and quality of life in patients with cancer under chemotherapy	32
High‐performance work systems, multiple commitments, and knowledge exchange and combination among Chinese public hospital nurses	29
Experiences of health management among people at high risk of stroke in China: A qualitative study	29