An Overview of Australian Podiatry Research: A Bibliometric Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Podiatrists are the primary health professionals associated with assessment, diagnosis and management of lower limb problems. Research is critical in informing evidence-based practice. As part of a national research priorities project, this bibliometric review aimed to map all Australian podiatry-relevant research from 1970 to 2024 and explore volume over time, authors, institutions, level of evidence, funding sources and categories of research.

Methods

Podiatry-relevant research was categorised into 10 streams: dermatology, diabetes-related foot disease, gerontology, musculoskeletal and sports, paediatrics, rheumatology, surgery, workforce and education, First Nations foot health and neurological and vascular disease. A systematic search of the literature was con

SUBMITTER: Tehan P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12906308 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature