In 2023, the share of scientific publications in the world's top 10% most-cited in Critical Care Nursing in the US was not specified, but beginning in 2024, projections indicate a gradual decline from 4.54% to 3.77% by 2028. This trend suggests a consistent year-on-year decrease at an average rate of approximately 4% annually.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential shifts in research priorities that could reverse or stabilize this decline.
Innovations or breakthroughs in Critical Care Nursing that attract more citations.
Collaboration between institutions to enhance the impact of publications.