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Evolution and current state of global research on paediatric resuscitation: a systematic scientometric analysis

Sean S Scholz1, Rainer Borgstedt2, Leoni C Menzel3

  • 1Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care, Emergency Medicine, Transfusion Medicine and Pain Therapy, Protestant Hospital of the Bethel Foundation, Burgsteig 13, Haus Gilead I, 33617, Bielefeld, Germany. sean.scholz@evkb.de.

Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
|September 11, 2020
PubMed

Insights

Research on pediatric resuscitation has grown but remains limited compared to adult resuscitation. International collaboration is crucial, especially for nations with high infant mortality rates, to improve outcomes and address gender disparities in research.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Research
  • Resuscitation Science
  • Pediatric Critical Care

Background:

  • Pediatric resuscitation research is vital due to its impact on long-term health outcomes.
  • High infant mortality rates in several nations underscore the need for improved pediatric resuscitation efforts.
  • A comprehensive analysis of pediatric resuscitation research is essential for clinical advancement and future studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the evolution and current state of global research on pediatric resuscitation.
  • To evaluate research performance in terms of quality and quantity over time.
  • To compare pediatric resuscitation research with that of adult resuscitation and identify national research performance factors.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic search of Web of Science for pediatric resuscitation publications (1900-2019).
  • Analysis of publication metadata using the Science Performance Evaluation (SciPE) protocol.
  • Evaluation of research quantity, quality, international collaborations, and gender distribution.

Main Results:

  • Pediatric resuscitation research has grown exponentially, but remains only 14% of adult resuscitation research output.
  • The United States leads in publications, Hirsch-Index, and citations, with the US and Canada being most collaborative.
  • Norway excels in research output relative to population and GDP; India and Brazil show notable efforts relative to infant mortality rates.

Conclusions:

  • Despite growth, pediatric resuscitation research is underrepresented globally.
  • Enhanced international collaborations are needed, particularly with nations facing high infant mortality rates.
  • Addressing gender disparities in research authorship is necessary to foster equitable scientific contribution.
Abstract

Keywords:
Cardiopulmonary resuscitationCritical careGender disparitiesInfant mortalityPediatric

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