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Traffic medicine-related research: a scientometric analysis
Beatrix Groneberg-Kloft1, Doris Klingelhoefer, Simona E Zitnik
1Otto-Heubner-Center, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Free University Berlin and Humboldt-University, Berlin, Germany.
BMC Public Health
|June 6, 2013
Summary
Traffic medicine research is growing annually, with the United States leading in publications. International collaboration in this vital public health field is active and increasing.
Area of Science:
- Traffic medicine research
- Public health
- Transport and healthcare sectors
Background:
- Traffic crashes cause significant morbidity and mortality, posing a public health burden.
- Research in traffic medicine is crucial but often underfunded.
- This field integrates transport and healthcare perspectives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the quantity, evolution, and geographic distribution of traffic medicine research.
- To understand research trends and international collaboration in traffic medicine.
Main Methods:
- A scientometric approach was employed.
- Density equalizing mapping was used for visualization.
- Data analyzed spanned from 1900 to 2008 from the Web of Science database.
Main Results:
- A total of 5,193 traffic medicine publications were identified between 1900 and 2008.
- The United States led research output, followed by Germany and Canada.
- Multilateral international cooperation peaked in 2003, with the USA being the most active.
- Average cited references per publication fluctuated, with a peak in 1995.
Conclusions:
- Traffic medicine research productivity demonstrates consistent annual growth.
- Active international networking and collaboration are evident in the field.
- Findings provide valuable insights for scientific organizations to guide research efforts in this critical public health area.
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