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Mobile health for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a bibliometric analysis based on integrated databases
Yubei Liu1, Xuetao Yang1, Xuejun Liu2
1Dazhou Vocational College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dazhou, China.
Frontiers in Medicine
|June 18, 2026
Summary
This bibliometric analysis reveals sustained growth in mobile health (mHealth) for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) research. Future directions include AI, IoT, and large-scale trials for personalized digital health strategies.
Area of Science:
- Digital Health
- Bibliometrics
- Pulmonology
Background:
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) presents a significant global health challenge.
- Mobile health (mHealth) offers innovative solutions for COPD monitoring, rehabilitation, and management.
- A comprehensive bibliometric analysis of mHealth in COPD research was lacking.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a bibliometric analysis of mHealth for COPD research.
- To map the research landscape and identify developmental trends.
- To provide evidence-based guidance for future research in this domain.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of publications from Web of Science (2000-2025) and clinical trials from PubMed.
- Utilized CiteSpace and VOSviewer for analyzing publication trends, leading journals, countries, institutions, authors, and keywords.
- Followed BIBLIO checklist for screening and reporting.
Main Results:
- 1,177 publications and 119 clinical trials were analyzed, showing sustained growth in research output and citations.
- Key research areas include telehealth, self-management, pulmonary rehabilitation, and quality of life.
- Emerging frontiers include Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, and Internet of Things (IoT), with future clinical priorities in large-scale trials and personalized care.
Conclusions:
- The study provides a comprehensive bibliometric overview of mHealth for COPD research, highlighting growth and evolving priorities.
- Significant geographical disparities in research output were observed.
- There is a need for more robust, evidence-based, and context-adapted digital health strategies for equitable development.
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