A bibliometric analysis of research status and trends of simulated patients
10.3760/cma.j.cn341190-20231118-00456
- VernacularTitle:模拟病人的研究现状及趋势——基于文献计量学分析
- Author:
Jingyan SU
1
;
Haidong CHEN
;
Haiqing WU
Author Information
1. 武警广西壮族自治区总队医院医学影像科，南宁 530003
- Keywords:
Bibliometrics;
Patient simulation;
Education,medical;
PubMed;
Database
- From:
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy
2024;31(4):632-635
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
To analyze simulated patient studies and their developmental trajectory, a comprehensive review was conducted using VOS viewer software. PubMed and CNKI databases were searched for 4 164 articles related to simulated patients. By creating keyword clouds and comparison tables, the current status and development trends of simulated patient studies at home and abroad were analyzed, and visual analysis was conducted based on these findings. Additionally, the analysis encompassed various metrics such as the number of published articles, journals, authors, and institutions involved. The findings reveal that the simulated patient studies focus on education, examination, and communication. Chinese studies on simulated patients initially demonstrated an upward trend but followed with a decline, whereas English studies have exhibited a steady upward trajectory. The application of simulated patients spans diverse fields including diagnostics, internal medicine, surgery, and medical practitioner exams, thereby greatly contributing to the advancement of medical education. It is anticipated that the number of simulated patient studies will continue to surge in the upcoming years.
