Patterns and dynamics of complementary and alternative medicine research in Türkiye: A bibliometric perspective

Introduction: This study aimed to develop a bibliometric map of scientific research concerning complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Methods: Türkiye was chosen as the country of focus for this study. The data forming the basis of the analysis was retrieved from the Scopus database. VOSviewer (version 1.6.20) was utilized for bibliometric mapping, and Harzing’s Publish or Perish program was employed for data tabulation. Results: Searching for the phrases ‘complementary and alternative medicine,’ ‘alternative medicine,’ or ‘complementary medicine’ within the ‘article title, abstract, keywords’ fields yielded 61,327 documents. Upon examination in Türkiye, the study included 771 articles, 120 review articles, 13 conference papers, 19 book chapters, and one book. Conclusion: The analysis indicates that Türkiye has progressed in CAM research, aligning with global trends.