Research Article

Sleep Regulations and Nursing Interventions in Newborns: A Bibliometric Analysis

Volume: 9 Number: 2 July 1, 2026
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Sleep Regulations and Nursing Interventions in Newborns: A Bibliometric Analysis

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study is to analyze the literature on newborn sleep management and nursing interventions through bibliometric methods. Methods: This study is a bibliometric analysis. The research was conducted using the Web of Science database. During the search, the keywords “sleep management AND newborn” were utilized. The data were evaluated quantitatively. Results: This study provides a bibliometric examination of the literature related to newborn health and care. Research activities were conducted between 1986 and 2023, revealing that the United States is the country with the highest number of publications and citations. Among the keywords, “newborn” and “sleep” were the most frequently used terms, while “Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)” emerged as a significant research topic. Notable journals with the highest number of publications include Pediatrics. Conclusion: This study represents the first bibliometric analysis examining nursing research on newborn sleep management, providing a comprehensive overview of research spanning 37 years. The findings reveal both quantitative and qualitative data regarding existing research on newborn sleep management and nursing interventions, indicating that the United States is the country with the most publications and Pediatrics is the journal with the highest number of articles.

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Ethical Statement

This research does not have a direct impact on living beings. Since the study was conducted using secondary data, ethical committee approval was not required. There is no need for ethical approval for this research.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Services and Systems (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

July 1, 2026

Submission Date

January 15, 2025

Acceptance Date

June 24, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 9 Number: 2

APA
Molu, B., Özpulat, F., & Taşdelen Baş, M. (2026). Sleep Regulations and Nursing Interventions in Newborns: A Bibliometric Analysis. Journal of Midwifery and Health Sciences, 9(2), 142-151. https://doi.org/10.62425/esbder.1620384
AMA
1.Molu B, Özpulat F, Taşdelen Baş M. Sleep Regulations and Nursing Interventions in Newborns: A Bibliometric Analysis. Journal of Midwifery and Health Sciences. 2026;9(2):142-151. doi:10.62425/esbder.1620384
Chicago
Molu, Birsel, Funda Özpulat, and Melike Taşdelen Baş. 2026. “Sleep Regulations and Nursing Interventions in Newborns: A Bibliometric Analysis”. Journal of Midwifery and Health Sciences 9 (2): 142-51. https://doi.org/10.62425/esbder.1620384.
EndNote
Molu B, Özpulat F, Taşdelen Baş M (July 1, 2026) Sleep Regulations and Nursing Interventions in Newborns: A Bibliometric Analysis. Journal of Midwifery and Health Sciences 9 2 142–151.
IEEE
[1]B. Molu, F. Özpulat, and M. Taşdelen Baş, “Sleep Regulations and Nursing Interventions in Newborns: A Bibliometric Analysis”, Journal of Midwifery and Health Sciences, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 142–151, July 2026, doi: 10.62425/esbder.1620384.
ISNAD
Molu, Birsel - Özpulat, Funda - Taşdelen Baş, Melike. “Sleep Regulations and Nursing Interventions in Newborns: A Bibliometric Analysis”. Journal of Midwifery and Health Sciences 9/2 (July 1, 2026): 142-151. https://doi.org/10.62425/esbder.1620384.
JAMA
1.Molu B, Özpulat F, Taşdelen Baş M. Sleep Regulations and Nursing Interventions in Newborns: A Bibliometric Analysis. Journal of Midwifery and Health Sciences. 2026;9:142–151.
MLA
Molu, Birsel, et al. “Sleep Regulations and Nursing Interventions in Newborns: A Bibliometric Analysis”. Journal of Midwifery and Health Sciences, vol. 9, no. 2, July 2026, pp. 142-51, doi:10.62425/esbder.1620384.
Vancouver
1.Birsel Molu, Funda Özpulat, Melike Taşdelen Baş. Sleep Regulations and Nursing Interventions in Newborns: A Bibliometric Analysis. Journal of Midwifery and Health Sciences. 2026 Jul. 1;9(2):142-51. doi:10.62425/esbder.1620384

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