A bibliometric analysis of simulation-based learning in medical education: trends, gaps, and future directions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Simulation-based medical education (SBME) has become a cornerstone of modern healthcare training, enhancing clinical competence, decision-making, and patient safety. This study presents a bibliometric analysis of SBME literature from 2001 to early 2025, aiming to map publication trends, key contributors, thematic developments, and global research collaboration.

Methods

A systematic search was conducted in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed. A total of 613 articles were screened, with 520 included for analysis. The Bibliometrix R package was used for trend analysis, author productivity, keyword co-occurrence, and collaboration network mapping.

Results

SBME publications showed significant growth, peaking in 2024. Key contributors include Schijven M and Cook D

SUBMITTER: Alblooshi AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12816217 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature