Substandard and falsified medical products: bibliometric analysis and mapping of scientific research.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Substandard and falsified (SF) medical products are a global public health threat. The presence and spread of SF drugs negatively affect (1) patients' safety and health outcomes, (2) national economy, (3) public trust in the healthcare system, and (4) the international fight against serious health challenges such as malaria and antimicrobial resistance. The objective of the current study was to investigate and provide a snapshot analysis of the evolution and developmental patterns of global research publications on SF products.

Methods

A bibliometric approach was adopted using terms such as fake, falsified, counterfeit, substandard, and others. No language restriction was made. The study period was from 1900 up to 2020. The search strategy was validated and impleme

SUBMITTER: Sweileh WM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8460181 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature