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Analyzing the Evolution of Digital Interprofessional Collaboration in Diabetes Care through Bibliometric Analysis (2010–2024)
Keywords:
bibliometric, diabetes mellitus type 2, digital health, interprofessional relations, telemedicineAbstract
Background: Digital interprofessional collaboration (IPC) in diabetes care has become a critical research area due to the growing global diabetes burden. Despite the transformative role of digital health tools like telemedicine, there is limited bibliometric research mapping global trends in digital IPC for diabetes care. Objectives: This study aims to analyze global research trends, identify key contributors, collaboration networks, and examine the thematic evolution of digital IPC in diabetes care using bibliometric analysis. Method: A total of 574 articles published between 2010 and 2024 were retrieved from the Scopus database. Bibliometric tools, including CiteSpace, VOSviewer, and RStudio, were used to analyze publication volumes, citation patterns, co-authorship networks, and thematic clustering. Results: The analysis revealed a steady increase in publications, particularly post-2020, reflecting the surge in digital health adoption due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Diabetes Care and Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare emerged as central journals in the field. Leading authors such as Powers, Bodenheimer, and Zhang were identified as key contributors. Furthermore, the study highlighted growing international collaboration, with significant contributions from China and India, signaling a shift toward more inclusive global engagement in digital IPC. Conclusion:Digital IPC in diabetes care has experienced substantial growth, particularly with the shift toward digital health solutions post-pandemic. This study uniquely integrates interprofessional collaboration and digital health technologies, filling a gap in the existing literature. Future research should focus on expanding international collaboration, addressing disparities between high- and low-income countries, and further integrating emerging digital technologies to enhance diabetes management globally.References
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