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Visualizing the knowledge structure of medication-adherence research: A bibliometric analysis (1997-2016).
1College of Public Administration, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, China.
Summary
This bibliometric analysis reveals medication adherence research has evolved significantly, shifting focus from infectious diseases to chronic conditions, with North America and Europe leading advancements. Key research areas include HIV/AIDS and integrating outcome evaluations into interventions.
Area of Science:
- Bibliometrics
- Health Sciences
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Medication adherence is crucial for treatment efficacy and patient outcomes.
- Understanding the evolution and trends in medication adherence research is vital for future studies.
- Previous research has primarily focused on specific areas like infectious diseases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a bibliometric analysis of medication adherence research from 1997 to 2016.
- To identify key trends, research hotspots, and frontiers in medication adherence.
- To map the evolution of medication adherence research over time.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of 19,621 publications and 335,208 references from the Web of Science database.
- Utilized CiteSpace software for data analysis.
- Investigated publication trends, influential authors and journals, and research topics.
Main Results:
- North America and Europe are leading regions in medication adherence research.
- Osterberg L. and the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) are the most cited author and journal.
- Research has diversified from pharmacology and psychiatry to include chronic diseases, with a focus on HIV/AIDS medication adherence and integrating outcome evaluations.
Conclusions:
- Medication adherence research has evolved through three stages, from 'compliance' to HIV/AIDS focus, and now to a broader scope including chronic diseases.
- The field is increasingly addressing adherence in chronic conditions due to population aging and changing disease patterns.
- Future research frontiers include medication adherence for HIV/AIDS patients on antiretroviral therapy and formal outcome evaluations in adherence interventions.
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