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Dermatology Education: A Decade of Research Trends and Future Directions- A Scientific Bibliometric Analysis From 2014 to 2023
ABSTRACT
Background:
Background:
Dermatology, as a frontier medical discipline integrating clinical practice and cross-disciplinary innovation, has undergone dynamic evolution driven by technological advancements in recent years. However, persistent challenges in workforce development and educational frameworks necessitate systematic evaluation and analysis of current research frontiers and emerging trends to inform strategic reforms in dermatology education.
Objective:
Objective:
This study evaluates global trends in dermatology medical education over the past decade, offering insights to enhance education and professional development in the field.
Methods:
Methods:
A systematic review of literature published between 2014 and 2023 was conducted using the Web of Science (WOS) Core Collection database. CiteSpace 6.1.R6 software was used for bibliometric analysis, including author contributions, institutional output, keyword clustering, and burst detection.
Results:
Results:
The United States and the United Kingdom dominate dermatology education research. Key research focuses include disease prevention, comprehensive management, and postgraduate education. Emerging topics involve subspecialty preferences and cosmetic dermatological surgery.
Conclusions:
Conclusion: Dermatology education is shifting towards integrating multidisciplinary knowledge, addressing comorbidities, and emphasizing subspecialty training to meet the increasing complexity of clinical practice.
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