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Bibliometric analysis of chronic venous insufficiency publications in web of science database

Web of science veri tabanında kronik venöz yetmezlik yayınlarının bibliyometrik analizi

Merve Koku(KAPADOKYA MESLEK YÜKSEKOKULU, KAPADOKYA MESLEK YÜKSEKOKULU)0000-0003-1722-4839
Pages
49–63
Publication Date
2026-03-31
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This study offers insight into the current literature structure and future research directions.

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Objective & Hypothesis:İntroduction and Aim: Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a common health problem that occurs as a result of impaired blood return to the heart in from the lower extremity veins and significantly affects quality of life.
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Key Findings & Data:Methods: The data of the study were obtained by searching the Web of Science database with the keywords "chronic venous insufficiency" or "chronic venous disease" on April 1, 2025.
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Conclusion & Impact:This study offers insight into the current literature structure and future research directions.
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📍Scope:2025 Verileri
⚙️Variables:Chronic venous insufficiency · chronic venous diseases · bibliometric analysis

Abstract

İntroduction and Aim: Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a common health problem that occurs as a result of impaired blood return to the heart in from the lower extremity veins and significantly affects quality of life. This study aimed to reveal the general research profile of the field by analyzing the scientific publications on chronic venous insufficiency indexed in the Web of Science database using bibliometric method. Methods: The data of the study were obtained by searching the Web of Science database with the keywords "chronic venous insufficiency" or "chronic venous disease" on April 1, 2025. A total of 4855 publications were included in the analysis. The data were analyzed with VOSviewer (version 1.6.19) software, and inter-author collaboration, publication trends, citation patterns, keywords and country-institution performances were evaluated. Results and Conclusions: There has been a marked increase in the number of publications on chronic venous insufficiency in recent years, peaking in 2024 (n=290). The most prolific researchers were Davies AH, Raju S and Gianesini S. The United States of America was identified as the leading country in terms of both the number of publications (n=1104) and citations (n=36,763). The journal that published the most articles was Phlebology (n=507) and the most cited journal was Journal of Vascular Surgery (16,202 citations). Keyword analysis revealed that the most frequently used terms were "chronic venous insufficiency", "varicose veins" and "quality of life". Scientific output on chronic venous insufficiency is increasing, with most studies concentrated in the USA and Europe. Key clinical focuses include quality of life and treatment approaches. This study offers insight into the current literature structure and future research directions.

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Özet Giriş ve Amaç: Kronik venöz yetmezlik (KVY), alt ekstremite venlerinde kanın kalbe geri dönüşündeki bozukluk sonucu oluşan ve yaşam kalitesini önemli ölçüde etkileyen yaygın bir sağlık sorunudur. Bibliyometrik analizler, bilimsel yayınların niceliksel ve niteliksel özelliklerini ortaya koyarak, araştırma eğilimlerini ve alandaki bilgi boşluklarını belirlemek açısından önem taşır. Bu çalışma, kronik venöz yetmezlik konusunda Web of Science veri tabanında indekslenen bilimsel yayınları bibliyometrik yöntemle inceleyerek, alanın genel araştırma profilini ortaya koymayı amaçlamıştır. Gereç ve Yöntem: Çalışmanın verileri, 1 Nisan 2025 tarihinde Web of Science veri tabanında "chronic venous insufficiency" veya "chronic venous disease" anahtar kelimeleriyle yapılan tarama sonucu elde edilmiştir. Toplam 4855 yayın (4204 makale ve 651 derleme makale) analiz kapsamına alınmıştır. Verilerin analizi VOSviewer (1.6.19 sürümü) yazılımıyla yapılmış olup, yazarlar arası iş birliği, yayın eğilimleri, atıf desenleri, anahtar kelimeler ve ülke-kurum performansları değerlendirilmiştir. Bulgular ve Sonuç: Son yıllarda kronik venöz yetmezlik üzerine yayın sayısında belirgin bir artış gözlenmiş olup, 2024 yılında en yüksek seviyeye ulaşılmıştır (n=290). Araştırmacılar arasında en üretken isimler Davies AH, Raju S ve Gianesini S olarak öne çıkmıştır. Amerika Birleşik Devletleri hem yayın sayısı (n=1104) hem de atıf sayısı (n=36.763) açısından en önde gelen ülke olarak belirlenmiştir. Dergi bazında en fazla makale yayınlayan dergi Phlebology (n=507), en çok atıf alan dergi ise Journal of Vascular Surgery (16.202 atıf) olarak bulunmuştur. Anahtar kelime analizinde en sık kullanılan terimlerin "chronic venous insufficiency", "varicose veins" ve "quality of life" olduğu belirlenmiştir. Literatüre yönelik bibliyometrik analiz, alandaki bilimsel üretimin giderek arttığını ve çalışmaların ağırlıklı olarak ABD ve Avrupa ülkeleri merkezli olduğunu ortaya koymuştur. Klinik uygulamaya yönelik odak noktalarının yaşam kalitesi ve tedavi yöntemleri olduğu belirlenmiştir. Bu çalışma, kronik venöz yetmezlik alanındaki mevcut literatürün genel yapısını ve gelecekteki araştırma potansiyelini anlamak açısından önem taşımaktadır.

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Koku, M. (2026). Bibliometric analysis of chronic venous insufficiency publications in web of science database. Sağlık Akademisyenleri Dergisi, Cilt: 13 Sayı: 1, 49–63. https://doi.org/10.52880/sagakaderg.1713403

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