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Global Trends in COPD Self-Management Research: A Dual-Perspective Bibliometric Analysis (January 2005-July 2025)
Xingyu Huang1, Jiacai Feng1, Xiaoting Gan1
1Nursing Department, The Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, People's Republic of China.
Summary
Global research on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) self-management has grown significantly. European and Australian teams lead in quality, while US, UK, and Dutch institutions publish more, influencing the field.
Area of Science:
- Bibliometrics and scientometrics
- Public health research
- Respiratory medicine
Background:
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) self-management is a critical area of research.
- Previous studies often focused narrowly on mediating effects.
- A comprehensive bibliometric analysis is needed to understand global trends and research gaps.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze global research trends and key topics in COPD self-management.
- To identify influential authors, institutions, and geographical contributions.
- To map the collaborative structure and identify research gaps in COPD self-management.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of 426 research articles published between January 2005 and July 2025.
- Utilized CiteSpace for co-citation network analysis.
- Employed VOSviewer for collaborative structure mapping.
Main Results:
- The field of COPD self-management has shown consistent growth, peaking in 2020-2021.
- Keyword analysis revealed a core focus on "COPD" and "self-management".
- Identified 76 prolific authors; European and Australian research is high-quality, while US, UK, and Dutch institutions have higher publication counts and influence.
Conclusions:
- Significant progress in COPD self-management is attributed to sustained efforts by core authors and institutional collaborations.
- This study provides crucial insights for optimizing COPD self-management strategies.
- Identified key areas for future research in COPD self-management.
Keywords:
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