What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to provide insights for optimizing self-management strategies in COPD and identify key research areas.

January 10, 2026International Journal of COPD0 citationsOpen Access

Global Trends in COPD Self-Management Research: A Dual-Perspective Bibliometric Analysis (January 2005–July 2025)

XHXingyu HuangChinese Academy of Sciences JFJiacai FengZunyi Medical University XGXiaoting GanZunyi Medical University

Key Result

This bibliometric analysis identifies critical gaps in COPD self-management research to guide future strategies and improve patient outcomes.

Key Points

The aim is to provide insights for optimizing self-management strategies in COPD and identify key research areas.
Conducted a bibliometric analysis from January 2005 to July 2025.
Analyzed publications relevant to COPD self-management.
Identified trends in research output and key thematic areas.
Highlight significant increases in research output over the specified period.
Identify leading journals and authors in COPD self-management.
Point out under-researched areas in COPD management.

Structured PICO

Population

426 research articles and reviews focusing on COPD self-management published between January 2005 and July 2025, indexed in Web of Science (SCI-EXPANDED and SSCI).

Intervention

Dual-perspective bibliometric analysis using CiteSpace and VOSviewer.

Outcome

Global trends, key research topics, collaboration networks, and emerging frontiers in COPD self-management research.

This bibliometric analysis maps the 20-year evolution of COPD self-management research, highlighting a growing focus on digital health and patient empowerment.

Main Result

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Abstract

This study gives key information to optimize COPD self-management strategies, and points out key areas for future research.

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