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Research on Antimicrobial Resistance in the Last 15 Years, India: A Bibliometric Analysis
Shikha Yadav1, Mayank Sharma1, Kavita Rajesh2
1Public Health Professional, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, New Delhi, India.
Summary:
Effective antimicrobials play an important element in modern medicine's success in treating infections, without which the patients would be put at risk. Along with the naturally occurring process of antibiotic resistance, the misuse/overuse of these antibiotics also leads to them losing their effectiveness. It limits the treatment options as the microbe that had previously been sensitive becomes resistant. This bibliometric study was performed by searching the Scopus database according to a specific search strategy. A total of 4200 articles were retrieved from the search, and after applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, 1355 articles were included in the study. All of the bibliometric variables examined in this study revealed significant growth in this research field, especially during COVID-19, in terms of increasing scientific output and research collaboration. The study findings indicate an adequate quality and amount of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) research on microbiology and pharmacodynamics in India, whereas more research needs to be conducted on measures to tackle AMR, its public health, and policy aspects.
Insights
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing threat, exacerbated by antibiotic overuse. Research in India shows strength in microbiology but needs more focus on public health and policy solutions to combat AMR.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Pharmacodynamics
- Public Health
Background:
- Antimicrobials are crucial for treating infections, but their effectiveness is threatened by antibiotic resistance.
- Antibiotic resistance arises naturally and is worsened by the misuse and overuse of antibiotics.
- This resistance limits treatment options by making previously sensitive microbes resistant.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a bibliometric analysis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) research.
- To assess the growth and trends in AMR research, particularly in India.
- To identify research gaps in AMR, focusing on public health and policy.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric study using Scopus database.
- Defined search strategy applied to retrieve articles.
- Inclusion and exclusion criteria applied to a dataset of 4200 retrieved articles, resulting in 1355 included studies.
Main Results:
- Significant growth observed in AMR research, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Increased scientific output and research collaboration in the field of AMR.
- India demonstrates adequate research quality and quantity in microbiology and pharmacodynamics related to AMR.
Conclusions:
- AMR research in India is robust in microbiology and pharmacodynamics.
- Further research is needed on strategies to combat AMR, including public health and policy implications.
- Addressing AMR requires a multi-faceted approach encompassing scientific, public health, and policy interventions.
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