Evolution of the performance of the treatment and diagnosis of schizophrenia, an application of the bibliometric analysis technique

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyze the evolution of the performance of the treatment and diagnosis of schizophrenia, applying bibliometric techniques with a focus on temporal trends,  leading countries, and institutions, among other indicators. The bibliometric analysis was performed using the Scopus database to identify scientific articles related to the diagnosis and treatment of schizophrenia between the years 2000 and 2023. The number of publications, temporal trends, leading countries and institutions, as well as the co-occurrence network were analyzed. A total of 9,411 scientific articles were identified. A significant increase in research production in this field was observed, and the United States stood out as the leading country in scientific production. This bibliometric analysis provides a clearer understanding of the current landscape of schizophrenia research, and also a way to guide future research and development efforts in this crucial field of psychiatry.