Vernando Yanry Lameky, La Saudi, Muhamad Ridlo, Wiwin Sulistyawati, Ahmil Ahmil, Siska Christianingsih, Wendi Muhammad Fadhli, Narmawan Narmawan, Resi Putri Naulia, Ainun Najib Febrya Rahman
Nonpharmacological interventions are increasingly recognized as safe and practical approaches for managing pain in children undergoing medical procedures. This study used bibliometric analysis to analyze global research trends, collaborations, and focus areas related to nonpharmacological interventions in pediatric pain management. Data were collected from the Scopus database and analyzed using various software tools. The results showed a significant increase in publications over the last two decades, with distraction techniques and touch therapy being the most researched methods. The United States, China, and Australia dominated the research output, whereas developing countries, including Indonesia, had limited contributions. Network analysis revealed a strong collaboration between the United States and other developed countries. Three main research focus areas were identified: pharmacological interventions, nonpharmacological interventions, and complementary therapies. Potential research gaps and novel areas were highlighted, such as the application of digital technologies and the combination of nonpharmacological and pharmacological approaches. These findings have implications for nursing practice, education, and health policies, emphasizing the importance of non-pharmacological interventions in pediatric pain management. Future research should explore innovative strategies and collaborations to enhance these methods’ effectiveness and widespread adoption in various health care settings. © 2025 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
Department of Nursing, Universitas Kristen Indonesia Maluku, Maluku, Ambon, Indonesia; Department of Nursing, State University of Surabaya, East Java, Surabaya, Indonesia; Department of Nursing, Widya Nusantara University, Central Sulawesi, Palu, Indonesia; Department of Nursing, STIKes Karya Kesehatan, Sulawesi Tenggara, Kendari, Indonesia; Department of Nursing, STIKes Estu Utomo, Jawa Tengah, Boyolali, Indonesia; Department of Nursing, Tanjungpura University, Kalimantan Barat, Pontianak, Indonesia
