| Sumario: | Background/Objectives: As the frequency and impact of global disasters intensify, the role of nursing in disaster management has become increasingly vital. Analyzing the evolution of disaster nursing research can inform preparedness strategies and enhance clinical responses. The aim of the study was to explore and visualize trends in research on disaster, disaster management, disaster nursing, and disaster preparedness from 1980 to 2024. Methods: A scientific mapping and performance analysis were conducted using Biblioshiny, VOSviewer, and Excel. The search strategy included the keywords 'disaster', 'disaster management', 'disaster nursing', 'disaster preparedness', 'disaster training', and 'disaster care,' searched across all fields in the Web of Science Core Collection database. A total of 1331 publications from a dataset of 21,703 articles were included in the analysis. Results: The most common keywords were "disaster", "nursing", "COVID-19", and "emergency preparedness". The USA led in research output, followed by Sichuan University as the top institution. Thearticle, "Disaster preparedness among nurses: a systematic review of literature", was the most cited, with 216 citations. English was the predominant language, and most publications were articles. Conclusions: Research in disaster nursing, management, and preparedness has grown significantly, particularly since 2005, emphasizing the critical need for improved disaster education and response strategies. This study was not registered.
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