Workload of Midwives: A Bibliometric Analysis
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https://doi.org/10.31674/mjmr.2024.v08i02.005Abstract
Bibliometric analysis is a popular method used to explore and analyze a large amount of scientific data. This article presents a bibliometric analysis using Scopus-indexed journals related to 'midwife workload' with the assistance of the VOS viewer application. The study's objective is to assess research pertaining to midwife workload and to identify the most relevant topics and trends in scientific literature on this subject. The research method used in this study, conducted from 2013-2022, is based on data from Scopus utilizing the Publish or Perish (POP) application and employing a systematic content analysis method. The study's results reveal an increase in publications related to 'workload midwives' over the past five years. The United Kingdom leads in the publication of 'workload midwives' articles, with 98 articles credited to the country. Researchers Kildea exhibit the highest productivity, each having authored five publications. In keyword analysis, a total of 12 author keywords demonstrates significant interconnectedness.
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Bibliometrics, Midwife, WorkloadDownloads
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