Abstract： Objective:To analyze the research status, hot spots and trends in the field of rehabilitation nursing for children with cerebral palsy in China based on the visualization function of CiteSpace software, so as to provide reference for further research on rehabilitation nursing of children with cerebral palsy in China.Methods:Literature related to rehabilitation nursing of children with cerebral palsy was searched from CNKI, Wanfang Database and VIP, and the search period was from the establishment of the databases until June 18, 2023. In this study, CiteSpace 5.8.R3 was used for visual analysis of the literature.Results:A total of 1 092 articles were included, published from 1991 to 2023, and the number of published papers showed an overall upward trend. The distribution of literature among regions and institutions was uneven, and the degree of cooperation was low. Research frontiers included motor function, communication skills and quality of life.Conclusions:The research on rehabilitation nursing of children with cerebral palsy in China is in the development period, and the degree of attention and importance needs to be improved.