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. 2023 Dec 9:11:90429.
doi: 10.52965/001c.90429. eCollection 2023.

The Doctor-Patient relationship: A bibliometric analysis

Meghana Konda  1   2   3   4   5 , Murdoc Gould  1 , Rohan Mangal  2 , Anjali Daniel  3 , Thor Stead  4 , Latha Ganti  5
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The Doctor-Patient relationship: A bibliometric analysis

Meghana Konda et al. Health Psychol Res. .

Abstract

Objective: Doctor-patient communication is an essential clinical practice necessary to improve overall patient experience and their adherence to treatment. This form of communication involves first, listening without interruptions and then, conveying information in a clear and concise manner.

Methods: A bibliometric analysis was conducted on publications extracted from the Web of Science database related to doctor-patient communication from 2012 to 2022 using the VOSviewer 1.6.15 software to visualize trends.

Results: 20,376 articles were from 2012 to 2022 met the inclusion criteria of being recognized by the search phrase "physician-patient communication." Throughout the defined time period, USA, Canada, and Germany consistently took the top three positions in terms of publishing the most articles regarding the topic. Additionally, the Patient Education and Counseling Journal was the journal with the most publications regarding the topic.

Innovation: A bibliometric analysis is a relatively novel way to frame research in a given area. It allows researchers to analyze trends in publication, and capture data from multiple disciplines.

Conclusion: The number of articles published annually regarding doctor-patient communication has constantly been increasing from 2012-2022, demonstrating its importance as a crucial component of effective health care.

Keywords: bibliometric analysis; doctor-patient relationship; physician-patient communication.

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Conflict of interest statement

None of the authors have any real or perceived conflicts of interest.

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Figure 1 represents the total number of articles published annually from 2012 to 2022 and shows the increasing trend.
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Figure 2A displays the distribution and frequency of published papers in various countries regarding physician-patient communication in 2012.
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Figure 2B displays the distribution and frequency of published papers in various countries regarding physician-patient communication in 2022.
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Figure 3A displays the distribution and frequency of published papers in various journals regarding physician-patient communication in 2012.
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Figure 3B displays the distribution and frequency of published papers in various journals regarding physician-patient communication in 2022.
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Figure 4 displays the total number of published articles regarding physician-patient communication by the top 10 journals.
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Figure 5 displays the most common keywords used in the relevant articles published between 2012 and 2022.
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