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Published on: October 24, 2019
Australian Podiatry Research in Workforce and Education: A Bibliometric Analysis
Malia Ho1, Peta Tehan2, Matthew R Carroll3
1School of Primary and Allied Healthcare, Monash University, Victoria, Australia.
Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
|June 2, 2026
Summary
Australian podiatry research on workforce and education is limited, often lacking funding and high-impact publications. The profession needs to drive this research for sustainable career growth.
Area of Science:
- Podiatry Research
- Health Workforce Studies
- Educational Research
Background:
- Bibliographic analysis of Australian podiatry workforce and education research.
- Focus on English-language publications from 1970-2024.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the landscape of Australian podiatry workforce and education research.
- Identify trends, collaborations, and research gaps.
Main Methods:
- Scopus database search for relevant articles by podiatric authors.
- Bibliometric analysis using Biblioshiny (R package).
- Manual categorization of research type, evidence level, and funding.
Main Results:
- 105 articles identified, with 975 citations, by 338 authors in 33 journals.
- Most research focused on health/social care services (57%), with limited Level I evidence (5%).
- Low funding reported for 53% of studies; high collaboration noted.
Conclusions:
- Podiatry workforce and education research constitute a small fraction of overall podiatry research.
- Research often appears in low-impact journals with minimal funding, driven by academics.
- Gaps exist in continuing professional development and private sector workforce research; profession-led initiatives are needed for growth.
