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Global Research Trends in Home Mechanical Ventilation: A Bibliometric Analysis
Ferhan Demirer Aydemir1, Volkan Hanci2
1Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, 17100 Canakkale, Turkey.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|June 12, 2026
Summary
This bibliometric analysis reveals citation patterns in home mechanical ventilation research. Influential studies show distinct trends based on publication period and journal metrics, aiding understanding of research impact.
Area of Science:
- Bibliometrics
- Respiratory Medicine
- Medical Informatics
Background:
- Home mechanical ventilation (HMV) is crucial for chronic respiratory failure.
- The citation impact of HMV research is not well-understood.
- A systematic evaluation of influential HMV studies is needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the 50 most-cited publications on HMV.
- To explore citation patterns and their association with citation impact.
- To characterize the academic development of HMV research.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of Web of Science Core Collection data.
- Inclusion of the 50 most-cited HMV articles.
- Statistical analysis of publication year, citations, journal quartile, and index status.
Main Results:
- Median citations: 15.5 total, 0.89 per year.
- Most cited articles published 2005-2009; highest citations/year post-2020.
- Associations found between citation metrics and journal quartile/index status.
Conclusions:
- Citation patterns vary by publication period and journal metrics.
- Bibliometrics can map HMV research evolution and visibility.
- Findings offer insights but not definitive determinants of citation impact.
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