Bibliometrics analysis of the incontinence-associated dermatitis

Abstract

Objective To analyze the characteristics of the literatures and research hotspots of incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD), in order to provide references for clinical research. Methods Bibliometrics method was conducted in Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) and Wanfang database, VIP database, China Biology Medicine disc (CBMdisc), PubMed, Web of Science from January1, 1983 to October 30, 2018. The distribution of literature, author, document type and fund were analyzed. Results A total of 1 044 articles were included in 277 journals, including 861 articles in China and 183 articles abroad. The total amount of literatures showed an upward trend with the fastest growth rate in 2018. Most of the literatures (24.71%, 211/861) were published in Jiangsu Province while the U.S. was the first among the published countries. And English was the main language. The institutions of publication were from hospitals(95.82%, 825/861), and then the universities (3.84%, 30/861). The type of literatures was mainly research. And funds had a great influence on articles, but the current support rate was low. Conclusions IAD is one of the research booms both at home and abroad in recent years. The amount of literatures has increased substantially, but the breadth and depth of research in China still needs to be improved, especially about narrow research content and the population samples. Key words: Incontinence-associated dermatitis; Bibliometrics