Global status of research on quality of life in pancreatic cancer patients: A bibliometric and network analysis from 2005-2024

IF 2.6 4区医学 Q2 GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY

Clinics and research in hepatology and gastroenterology Pub Date : 2025-04-08 DOI:10.1016/j.clinre.2025.102595

Adeboye Azeez, Colin Noel

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Abstract

Background

Pancreatic cancer (PC) is a major global health challenge, with rising incidence and mortality rates, particularly in high-socio-demographic index regions. Given its high mortality and significant morbidity, research on patient quality of life (QoL) has gained momentum, addressing symptom burdens, psychological distress, and treatment-related outcomes. Bibliometric analysis provides a valuable approach to mapping research trends, identifying key contributors, and forecasting future directions.

Objective

This study aimed to map global research on QoL in pancreatic cancer patients, highlighting key findings, challenges, and future directions through bibliometric analysis over the past two decades.

Methods

Data for this study were collected from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database, using specific search strategies to retrieve relevant documents on the quality of life in pancreatic cancer patients. The data were analysed using the Bibliometrix R package to create knowledge maps and visualize research trends, collaborations, and emerging hotspots in the field.

Results

A total of 819 articles on pancreatic cancer and quality of life were identified, with an average citation count of 47.13 per article, highlighting moderate academic impact. The research revealed a growing trend in collaborative efforts, with an average of 9.42 co-authors per article and 16 % international collaborations. The United States emerged as the leading contributor, with 203 publications and the highest citation count, followed by France and the United Kingdom.

Conclusion

This bibliometric analysis highlights the growing volume of pancreatic cancer and quality of life research, with a steady annual growth rate of 6.9 % and increasing collaboration, especially from the United States. However, despite the rising number of publications, a decline in citation impact for recent studies suggests a need for continued innovation in therapeutic strategies to improve clinical outcomes.

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背景胰腺癌（PC）是一项重大的全球性健康挑战，其发病率和死亡率不断上升，尤其是在高社会人口指数地区。鉴于胰腺癌的高死亡率和严重的发病率，有关患者生活质量（QoL）的研究势头强劲，涉及症状负担、心理困扰和治疗相关结果。文献计量学分析为绘制研究趋势图、确定主要贡献者和预测未来方向提供了一种有价值的方法。本研究旨在绘制全球胰腺癌患者生活质量研究图，通过对过去二十年的文献计量学分析，突出关键发现、挑战和未来方向。使用 Bibliometrix R 软件包对数据进行了分析，以创建知识图谱并直观显示该领域的研究趋势、合作情况和新兴热点。研究显示，合作研究呈增长趋势，平均每篇文章有 9.42 位共同作者，国际合作占 16%。结论这项文献计量学分析凸显了胰腺癌和生活质量研究的数量不断增长，年增长率稳定在 6.9%，合作日益增多，尤其是来自美国的合作。然而，尽管论文数量不断增加，近期研究的引用影响力却在下降，这表明需要继续创新治疗策略，以改善临床效果。

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Clinics and research in hepatology and gastroenterology GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY-

CiteScore

4.30

自引率

3.70%

发文量

198

审稿时长

42 days

期刊介绍： Clinics and Research in Hepatology and Gastroenterology publishes high-quality original research papers in the field of hepatology and gastroenterology. The editors put the accent on rapid communication of new research and clinical developments and so called "hot topic" issues. Following a clear Editorial line, besides original articles and case reports, each issue features editorials, commentaries and reviews. The journal encourages research and discussion between all those involved in the specialty on an international level. All articles are peer reviewed by international experts, the articles in press are online and indexed in the international databases (Current Contents, Pubmed, Scopus, Science Direct). Clinics and Research in Hepatology and Gastroenterology is a subscription journal (with optional open access), which allows you to publish your research without any cost to you (unless you proactively chose the open access option). Your article will be available to all researchers around the globe whose institution has a subscription to the journal.