The total number of 10% top-cited scientific publications in critical care nursing in Germany is projected to steadily increase from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the metric was at a baseline number, which the forecast expects to grow annually reaching a projected 0.99 by 2028. The anticipated year-on-year growth shows a consistent increase of approximately 4.8% per year. This indicates a positive trend in the production of high-impact research in this field.
Future trends to watch for include the potential influences of technological advancements in research, increased globalization of scientific collaboration, and evolving healthcare needs, which could further drive the growth and diversification of critical care nursing research outputs.
