Global trends in patient-reported outcomes and quality-of-life research for breast cancer: a 20-year bibliometric study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To conduct a 20-year bibliometric analysis of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) and quality-of-life (QoL) research in breast cancer, with focus on evolving priorities in women-centered care, global equity gaps, and implications for survivorship policy.

Methods

A bibliometric analysis of publications from 2005 to 2024 was conducted using Web of Science. Following clear inclusion criteria (English articles focusing on PROs/QoL in breast cancer), we analyzed 1857 publications using CiteSpace and VOSviewer to map co-citation networks, keyword bursts, and collaboration patterns.

Results

A bibliometric analysis of 1,857 publications (2005-2024) revealed exponential growth in PROs and QoL research for breast cancer, with a notable surge after 2012. The United States

SUBMITTER: Li M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12812104 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature