A Review of Postgraduate Theses on Artificial Intelligence in the Field of Nursing in Türkiye

Background: Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly relevant in nursing, yet academic research in Türkiye remains limited. This study aims to systematically review postgraduate theses to identify current research trends and highlight future directions.

Aim: This study aimed to review postgraduate theses on the use of AI in the field of nursing in Türkiye.

Methods: This descriptive study involved a comprehensive review and analysis of relevant postgraduate theses. The theses were systematically screened between 10 May and 15 May 2025, with no restriction on publication year. Researchers used the National Thesis Center database of the Council of Higher Education (CoHE Thesis) to identify all postgraduate theses related to AI in the medical field. A total of 6,623 registered theses were accessed in the CoHE database, and seven were selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Results: The first identified thesis on AI in the field of nursing was conducted in 2022, with the remaining theses completed in 2023. Most of the theses (71.4%) were doctoral dissertations. The reviewed theses were predominantly qualitative studies (42.9%), with two employing quasi-experimental and experimental designs. The majority were affiliated with the Department of Nursing (42.9%).

Conclusion: It can be asserted that AI has emerged as a novel and significant concept in nursing practice in recent years; however, the number of studies on AI in the field of nursing is limited. Increasing the level of knowledge and the number of studies on AI in nursing could enhance the utilization of AI-supported applications and guide future researchers.