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Mapping Trends in Drowning Research: A Bibliometric Analysis 1995-2020
Justin-Paul Scarr1,2, Jagnoor Jagnoor2,3
1Royal Life Saving Society-Australia, Broadway, NSW 2042, Australia.
Summary
Drowning prevention research has surged globally, with significant growth in low-middle-income countries. However, evidence on interventions and partnerships needs further development to address the global drowning burden.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Injury Prevention
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Drowning is a significant global public health issue requiring comprehensive prevention strategies.
- Multidisciplinary research is crucial for identifying drowning patterns, risk factors, and effective interventions.
- Evidence-informed prevention relies on robust, multidisciplinary research efforts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a bibliometric analysis of drowning research published between 1995 and 2020.
- To identify temporal trends in research themes, leading journals, contributing countries, and authorship patterns.
- To inform future research planning and resource allocation in drowning prevention.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of 935 drowning research studies published from 1995 to 2020.
- Analysis of publication trends, journal distribution, geographical representation, and author contributions.
- Examination of research themes, with a focus on epidemiological studies reporting burden and risk factors.
Main Results:
- Global drowning research publications increased 103-fold, with 41.2% published since 2014.
- The United States and Australia dominate research output, while growth is highest in low-middle-income countries (LMICs) like China, India, and Bangladesh.
- Significant increase in epidemiological studies on drowning burden and risk factors observed; LMIC research is growing but lags behind the burden.
Conclusions:
- Drowning research is expanding, particularly in LMICs, but requires continued growth to match the drowning burden.
- Gaps exist in evidence regarding specific interventions and collaborative partnerships for drowning prevention.
- Further investigation into the role of multilateral organizations and NGOs in evidence generation is warranted.
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