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Scientific production in bioethics in Spain through MEDLINE
Isabel Belinchón1, José Manuel Ramos, Vicente Bellver
1Sección de Dermatología, Hospital General Universitario de Alicante, Alicante, España.
Gaceta Sanitaria
|October 6, 2007
Summary
Spanish scientific output in bioethics grew significantly from 1966 to 2003. Publications increased progressively, with a notable rise in genetics and human cloning topics.
Area of Science:
- Bioethics
- Scientific Publication Analysis
Background:
- Bioethics is a critical field examining ethical issues in life sciences and healthcare.
- Understanding national scientific contributions provides insight into research trends and priorities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze Spain's scientific production in bioethics between 1966 and 2003.
- To identify key subject areas and publication trends over time.
Main Methods:
- A systematic search of the Medline database was conducted for manuscripts by Spanish authors.
- Keywords included "bioethics," "ethics," and 22 related terms.
- Publications were analyzed based on publication year, subject area, and institutional affiliation.
Main Results:
- 858 documents were identified, with a substantial increase in publications from 1994-2003 (71.9%).
- Leading topics included laws and rights (15.4%) and research and ethics committees (13.1%).
- Recent publications showed increased focus on genetics and human cloning, with a decrease in abortion-related topics.
Conclusions:
- Spanish scientific output in bioethics demonstrated a consistent upward trend throughout the study period.
- Thematic focus evolved, reflecting emerging ethical challenges in genetics and reproductive technologies.
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