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[Mental health in primary care: a bibliometric study]
A Herrán1, J Artal, J L Vázquez-Barquero
1Unidad de Investigación en Psiquiatría Clínica y Social, Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, Santander.
Atencion Primaria
|November 30, 1996
Summary
A review of Atención Primaria from 1984-1995 found few mental health studies. Most focused on substance abuse, with limited research on other mental disorders, highlighting a gap in primary care mental health publications.
Area of Science:
- Bibliometrics
- Primary Health Care Research
- Mental Health Publications
Context:
- Analysis of scientific output in Atención Primaria.
- Focus on the period 1984-1995.
- Examination of mental health-related studies.
Purpose:
- To quantify and analyze mental health research published in Atención Primaria.
- To identify trends and gaps in the literature.
- To assess the representation of various mental health conditions.
Summary:
- 151 mental health studies were identified between 1984 and 1995.
- Substance abuse disorders (alcohol, tobacco) were the most frequent topics (76 studies).
- Other mental disorders, including affective and demential disorders, were underrepresented (31 studies total).
Impact:
- Highlights a significant underrepresentation of mental health research in a key primary care journal.
- Suggests a need for increased publication of studies on diverse mental health conditions in primary care settings.
- Informs future research priorities and editorial focus for Atención Primaria.