Bibliometric Analysis of Academic Publications for Carers of Individuals with Shizophrenia

Abstract

The aim of the study is to examine the studies on the caregivers of individuals with schizophrenia in the "Web of Science" database using the bibliometric method. Studies registered in the Web of Science database between 20-05-2013 and 20-05-2023 were included in this descriptive study. “Caregivers of Patients with Schizophrenia” was typed into the search engine and proceeded with the data of 1020 articles obtained. In this study, which included descriptive statistical data with the bibliometric analysis method, the relationship and development trends of the studies in the literature were determined by using co-citation and co-occurance. The results of the research show that there are a number of articles dealing with issues such as stress, mental health, need for social support and care burdens of caregivers of schizophrenia patients. In addition, studies on the education levels, experiences and care strategies of caregivers of patients with schizophrenia are also noteworthy. Research has also been conducted on the roles and experiences of family members, healthcare professionals, and community-based organizations among caregivers of patients with schizophrenia. In conclusion, the bibliometric analysis of caregivers of schizophrenia patients reveals the size of studies in this field, publication trends and important research topics. More research on caregivers of schizophrenic patients will contribute to policy and practice development in this area. This research can form an important basis for better support and services for caregivers of people with schizophrenia.