Spiritual intelligence (SI) has recently gained traction in various fields, including nursing. Given the increasing emphasis on patient-centred care and the holistic well-being of patients and nurses, SI is particularly relevant in nursing practice. A bibliometric analysis of recent publications (2014–2024) in the field helps synthesise and evaluate the existing research on SI in the general field of nursing, identify literature gaps, suggest future research directions and raise awareness of the importance of SI in nursing practice. The present study reports bibliometric data (n = 461) from the Scopus database on SI, spiritual quotient and spiritual care in nursing and health care. The data are analysed using MS Excel and VOSviewer software. The publications’ trend analysis revealed a significant increase in SI-related publications since 2015. The study presents top-cited articles. Journal of Religion and Health was found to be a prominent journal with the maximum number of publications, and Sage was found to be the top publisher of journals with articles on SI. Network visualisation reveals central figures such as Wilfred McSherry, Trove Giske, Elizabeth Johnston Taylor, Fiona Timmins, Silvia Caldeira and Linda Ross as key researchers in the field. The United States and Iran have the most substantial connections of authors publishing on SI. This study reveals an increasing interest in SI and care within nursing research, confirming its growing significance in the field. By reporting areas where research on SI in nursing remains underdeveloped, the study paves the way for the development of new or updated curricula in nursing programs. The study can guide faculty development initiatives by highlighting the importance of SI and providing resources for educators to incorporate these concepts into their teaching. This study presents specific research questions to address these knowledge gaps. Future studies which can address these questions will enrich nursing education and practice, leading to improved patient outcomes and enhanced nurse well-being using the full potential of SI in nursing practice.

Jos K Stiliya

Janis Maria Antony

Jasmine Joseph

Indian Journal of Palliative Care

Welcome to the website of the Indian Journal of Palliative Care. You have free full text access to recent issues of the journal. The links connect you to      •guidelines and systematic reviews in palliative care and oncology    •a directory of palliative care programmes in India and IAPC membership    •Palliative Care Formulary, book reviews and other educational material    •guidance on statistical tests and medical writing.

Welcome to the website of the Indian Journal of Palliative Care. You have free full text access to recent issues of the journal. The website provides links to: • guidelines and systematic reviews in palliative care and oncology • a directory of palliative care programs in India and IAPC membership • Palliative Care Formulary, book reviews, and other educational materials • guidance on statistical tests and medical writing.

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Spiritual Intelligence and Spiritual Care in Nursing Practice: A Bibliometric Review

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