Scientific Production Dynamics in mHealth for Diabetes: Scientometric Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The widespread use of mobile technologies in health care (mobile health; mHealth) has facilitated disease management, especially for chronic illnesses such as diabetes. mHealth for diabetes is an attractive alternative to reduce costs and overcome geographical and temporal barriers to improve patients' conditions.

Objective

This study aims to reveal the dynamics of scientific publications on mHealth for diabetes to gain insights into who are the most prominent authors, countries, institutions, and journals and what are the most cited documents and current hot spots.

Methods

A scientometric analysis based on a competitive technology intelligence methodology was conducted. An innovative 8-step methodology supported by experts was executed considering scientif

SUBMITTER: Castillo-Valdez PF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11377915 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature