ReviewFrontiers in medicine2026
Mobile health for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a bibliometric analysis based on integrated databases (2000-2025).
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Abstract
Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major global health burden. Mobile health (mHealth) has created new possibilities for the monitoring, rehabilitation, and management of COPD, yet a dedicated bibliometric analysis of this field is still lacking. This study aimed to characterize the research landscape, assess the current status, and explore future developmental trends. Purpose: To map the research status and developmental trends of mHealth for COPD through bibliometric analysis and provide evidence-based guidance for future research. Methods: Publications indexed in the Science Citation Index Expanded of the Web of Science Core Collection and clinical trials indexed in PubMed were retrieved and screened for the period 2000-2025. CiteSpace and VOSviewer were used to analyze publication trends, leading journals, countries, institutions, authors, keywords, and cited references. The screening and reporting process followed the BIBLIO checklist. Results: After screening, 1,177 publications from the Web of Science Core Collection and 119 clinical trials from PubMed were included. Research output and annual total citations showed sustained growth over time. The Conclusion: This study provides a comprehensive bibliometric overview of mHealth research in COPD. The findings highlight sustained growth, evolving research priorities, and rising academic impact in this field, while also revealing marked geographical disparities in research output. More robust, evidence-based, and context-adapted digital health strategies are needed to support the broader and more equitable development of this field.
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