Bibliometric Analysis of Publications in Scopus on the Evaluation of Patient Safety Culture
Abstract
Introduction: Patient safety culture is a key element in improving healthcare quality, as it directly influences the prevention of adverse events
Aim: To identify the main research evaluating patient safety culture between 2014 and the first quarter of 2024.
Materials and Methods: A descriptive bibliometric analysis was conducted using data from the Scopus database and VOS viewer 1.6.20 software to analyze scientific production, co-authorship networks, and institutional leadership.
Results: The results show a significant increase in publications since 2020, coinciding with the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 93.5% of the studies employ a quantitative approach, with the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture (HSOPSC) being the most frequently used tool for measuring patient safety culture. The United States, China, and Spain lead scientific production in this field, while participation from Latin American countries remains limited. The analysis also highlights the importance of organizational processes and continuous quality improvement in evaluating patient safety culture. Moreover, a predominance of collaborative work is observed, indicating that interdisciplinary research is crucial for advancing in this area.
Conclusion: There is an upward trend in publications, collaborative work for scientific development, and low participation from Latin American countries. A preference for quantitative studies over qualitative or mixed-method research is evident among authors.
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