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Respiratory Vaccines in Older Adults: A Bibliometric Analysis and Future Research Agenda.

Jose F Parodi, Fernando Runzer-Colmenares, Carlos Cano-Gutiérrez, José Luis Dinamarca-Montecinos, Patricio Bendía-Gomez de La Torre, Paulo Fortes Villas Boas, Javier Flores-Cohaila, Diego Urrunaga-Pastor, Luis Miguel Gutiérrez-Robledo

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Jose F ParodiAcademia Latinoamericana de Medicina del Adulto Mayor-ALMA, 28001 Madrid, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-0336-0584
Fernando Runzer-ColmenaresAcademia Latinoamericana de Medicina del Adulto Mayor-ALMA, 28001 Madrid, Spain.ORCID 0000-0003-4045-0260
Carlos Cano-GutiérrezAcademia Latinoamericana de Medicina del Adulto Mayor-ALMA, 28001 Madrid, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-5680-7880
José Luis Dinamarca-MontecinosAcademia Latinoamericana de Medicina del Adulto Mayor-ALMA, 28001 Madrid, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-0186-5992
Patricio Bendía-Gomez de La TorreAcademia Latinoamericana de Medicina del Adulto Mayor-ALMA, 28001 Madrid, Spain.
Paulo Fortes Villas BoasAcademia Latinoamericana de Medicina del Adulto Mayor-ALMA, 28001 Madrid, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-9876-3222
Javier Flores-CohailaGrupo NEMECS: Neurociencias, Metabolismo, Efectividad Clínica y Sanitaria, Carrera de Medicina Humana, Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima 15011, Peru.
Diego Urrunaga-PastorCHANGE Research Working Group, Carrera de Medicina Humana, Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima 15067, Peru.
Luis Miguel Gutiérrez-RobledoAcademia Latinoamericana de Medicina del Adulto Mayor-ALMA, 28001 Madrid, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-9728-6644

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND/

objectivesRespiratory infections impact older adults due to immunosenescence and comorbidities, resulting in increased healthcare costs and mortality. While vaccination is a critical preventive measure, research on respiratory vaccines in older adults in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) remains underexplored. This study aims to map the research landscape and identify emerging themes to guide future studies.

methodsA bibliometric analysis was conducted using the Web of Science database, focusing on publications up to 2023 related to respiratory vaccines in LAC's older adult population. PRISMA-ScR guidelines were followed for data extraction and analysis, with performance metrics and scientometric mapping conducted using Biblioshiny 4.1 and VOSviewer.

resultsNinety-nine studies spanning forty-one journals and 575 authors were included. Brazil contributed 70% of publications, followed by Mexico and Argentina. Influenza and pneumococcal vaccines were the most studied, focusing on coverage, acceptance, and cost-effectiveness. Emerging themes included COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness and vaccination-associated factors. Brazil was identified as the primary hub for collaboration across the region, while other countries made limited contributions.

conclusionsThe findings highlight disparities in research output, with Brazil dominating and significant gaps in other LAC countries. Future research should prioritize genomic studies, vaccine efficacy in comorbid populations, and adaptive immunization strategies. Building research capacity and fostering international collaborations are essential for improving vaccination outcomes in older adults across LAC.

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bibliometric analysisCOVID-19influenzaLatin Americaolder adultspneumococcalrespiratory vaccines

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PMCPMC11945644

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