A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF GLOBAL TRENDS IN INTERPROFESSIONAL APPROACHES TO DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT (DSMES): INTEGRATION, SUSTAINABILITY, AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION PERSPECTIVES
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.34011/icihcce.v7i1.350Keywords:
Bibliometric, Review, Diabetes Mellitus, Self-ManagementAbstract
Background: Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) plays a key role in improving glycemic control and quality of life for people with diabetes. With the increasing global prevalence of diabetes, interprofessional collaboration and digital integration have become essential for the sustainable, patient-centered delivery of DSMES.
Objective: This study aimed to map the global research landscape on interprofessional Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) from 2020 to 2025, focusing on integration, sustainability, and digital transformation perspectives.
Method: A bibliometric analysis was conducted using the Scopus database, focusing on English-language journal articles published between 2020 and 2025. The search strategy employed Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) and Boolean operators to identify literature on interprofessional, collaborative, and digital DSMES models. Data were analyzed using Biblioshiny (RStudio), VOSviewer, and Microsoft Excel to assess publication trends, citations, and thematic networks.
Results: A total of 582 articles were retrieved, showing a consistent rise in DSMES research, with a peak in 2024. Diabetes Care was the most prolific journal, and McMaster University and the University of Pittsburgh were the leading institutions. Keyword analysis revealed three clusters: traditional diabetes management, chronic comorbidities, and digital/hybrid DSMES models.
Conclusion: Global DSMES research shows rapid growth, with stronger interprofessional collaboration, driven by digital transformation and sustainability goals.
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