Foot osteoarthritis research: A bibliometric analysis

This is a bibliometric analysis of non-surgical foot osteoarthritis research, identifying key authors, institutions, trends, funding, and knowledge gaps. It highlights significant growth, collaborative networks, and limited clinical trial funding.

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:

To analyse non-surgical foot osteoarthritis research to identify key researchers, institutions, research types, and funding patterns, advancing understanding and guiding future studies.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. The identification of the major contributors to foot osteoarthritis research, including top authors, institutions, and countries.
2. Understanding the predominant research themes, with a focus on aetiology, treatment evaluation, screening, and diagnosis.
3. Recognizing the limited funding and small number of clinical trials in foot osteoarthritis research.
4. The recent significant increase in non-surgical foot osteoarthritis research and the need for improved understanding and effective treatments.

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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