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A bibliometric analysis of the application trends of information technology in antimicrobial stewardship within hospitals.
| Τίτλος: | A bibliometric analysis of the application trends of information technology in antimicrobial stewardship within hospitals. |
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| Συγγραφείς: | Ding Y; Department of Pharmacy, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China., Lei M; Department of Pharmacy, Kweichow Moutai Hospital, Renhuai, Guizhou, China., Yuan G; Department of Dermatology, Guizhou Province Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China., Yu J; Department of Pharmacy, Kweichow Moutai Hospital, Renhuai, Guizhou, China., Wu L; Department of Pharmacy, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China., Yang J; Department of Pharmacy, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China., Zhang H; Department of Pharmacy, Kweichow Moutai Hospital, Renhuai, Guizhou, China andy_gzzy@163.com. |
| Πηγή: | European journal of hospital pharmacy : science and practice [Eur J Hosp Pharm] 2026 Jun 23; Vol. 33 (4), pp. 339-346. Date of Electronic Publication: 2026 Jun 23. |
| Τύπος έκδοσης: | Journal Article |
| Γλώσσα: | English |
| Στοιχεία περιοδικού: | Publisher: BMJ Publishing Group Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 101578294 Publication Model: Electronic Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 2047-9956 (Print) Linking ISSN: 20479956 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Eur J Hosp Pharm Subsets: MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): | Original Publication: London : BMJ Publishing Group |
| Ιατρικοί όροι (MeSH): | Antimicrobial Stewardship*/trends , Antimicrobial Stewardship*/methods , Hospitals*/trends , Information Technology*/trends , Bibliometrics*, Electronic Health Records/trends ; Decision Support Systems, Clinical/trends ; Humans |
| Περίληψη: | Objectives: This study uses bibliometric analysis to systematically map research trends, knowledge structure and evolution of information technology (IT) in hospital antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) over the last 20 years. Methods: A Web of Science Core Collection search (2000-2025) yielded 258 English-language publications on IT applications in hospital AMS. A bibliometric analysis, utilising CiteSpace and Bibliometrix, quantitatively evaluated domain evolution through temporal analysis, network mapping, keyword clustering, burst detection and examination of highly cited publications. Results: The bibliometric analysis reveals a fluctuating yet overall increasing trend in annual publications, peaking at 49 articles in 2024. The US (131 publications) and European nations demonstrate significant research output (centrality >0.2), with major collaborative networks coalescing around institutions including Harvard University and Imperial College London. Keyword analysis identifies 'AMS' as a core theme, closely associated with technological keywords such as 'machine learning (ML)', 'clinical decision support systems (CDSS)', 'electronic health records (EHR)' and 'artificial intelligence (AI)'. Emerging trends suggest a shift in research focus from foundational strategies to data-driven prediction of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and precision interventions. Highly cited literature emphasises the integration of EHR and ML technologies for optimising prescriptions and predicting resistance patterns. Conclusions: IT-driven AMS research has shifted from empirical management to data science. Despite EHR integration, and ML and CDSS support, challenges remain in data standardisation, technical deployment and ethics. Future work must emphasise global collaboration, standardisation, design refinement and ethical guidelines, and provide clear algorithm explanations to enhance AMR mitigation. (© European Association of Hospital Pharmacists 2026. Re-use permitted under CC BY-NC. No commercial re-use. Published by BMJ Group.) |
| Competing Interests: | Competing interests: None declared. |
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| Contributed Indexing: | Keywords: Antimicrobial Stewardship; HOSPITALS; Infection Control; Information Technology; MEDICATION SYSTEMS, HOSPITAL |
| Entry Date(s): | Date Created: 20251007 Date Completed: 20260624 Latest Revision: 20260813 |
| Update Code: | 20260813 |
| PubMed Central ID: | PMC13311952 |
| DOI: | 10.1136/ejhpharm-2025-004623 |
| PMID: | 41057237 |
| Βάση Δεδομένων: | MEDLINE |
| ISSN: | 2047-9956 |
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| DOI: | 10.1136/ejhpharm-2025-004623 |