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[Articles on elderly in Serbian medical journals]
Srpski Arhiv Za Celokupno Lekarstvo
|December 3, 2009
Summary
Serbian medical journals rarely publish articles on the elderly, despite Serbia
Area of Science:
- Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine
- Medical Publishing and Dissemination
Context:
- Serbia has a rapidly aging population, presenting unique healthcare challenges.
- Existing literature in Serbian medical journals shows a significant underrepresentation of geriatric topics.
Purpose:
- To quantify the representation of articles concerning the elderly in Serbian medical journals.
- To compare the publication frequency of geriatric articles with pediatric articles in the same journals.
Summary:
- A 5-year review revealed a stark disparity: Serbian journals published significantly fewer articles on the elderly (e.g., 11 in Serbian Citation Index) compared to children (487).
- International journals showed a higher, though still imbalanced, focus on the elderly compared to children.
- Specific Serbian journals like 'Srpski arhiv za celokupno lekarstvo' and 'Vojnosanitetski pregled' had minimal publications on the elderly.
Impact:
- The scarcity of geriatric research in Serbian medical literature may diminish physician interest and hinder the development of diagnostic and treatment standards for the elderly.
- This imbalance could lead to suboptimal healthcare for Serbia's growing elderly population.
- Increased focus on geriatric medicine in Serbian publications is crucial for addressing the health needs of an aging society.
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