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A bibliometric analysis of research output, citation analysis, author productivity, collaborations, and institutions of repute in smartphone Health Applications (spHealth Apps).
No full textDue to rapid smartphone health application growth and usage, we analyzed literature published in the field of spHealth Apps. SciVerse Scopus was used as the database of choice for this study. Research productivity, collaborations, citation analysis, authors and institutions were presented using well established bibliometric indicators.
During the study period (2000-20), 4546 documents were published in total. The average count of documents per year was 227. English was the language predominantly used in the retrieved documents (97%). The h- index of the retrieved documents was 137. Author submission of keywords used in documents pertaining to sp- Health Apps included human, randomized controlled trials, telemedicine, health care delivery, health promotion, physical activity among others. During the study period, Relative Growth Rate (RGR) and Doubling Time (DT) of retrieved literature fluctuated. An analysis of authorship and collaboration based on published data revealed 4244 multi-authored documents. The mean Collaboration Index (CI) was 5.8 authors per article. The country with the highest productivity was the United States of America with Harvard Medical School as the most prolific academic institution. Jmir Mhealth And Uhealth was the most productive journal in the field of spHealth Apps. Top cited articles in the field of spHealth Apps included the use of smartphone applications in phone sensing, point-of-care testing, health behavior promotion & modeling, mental health, contact tracing etc.
spHealth Apps is a growing field with increasing impact in people\u27s day-to-day lifestyles. Our bibliometric indicators of research output in spHealth Apps mirror this increasing impact
Knowledge and practice of radiation safety among radiographers in the radiology department in Pune, India
No full textAbstract Background Knowledge of radiation safety and practices among radiographers working in the radiology department of a tertiary care hospital is crucial for ensuring patient and staff safety. This research aims to evaluate radiographers' understanding and adherence to radiation safety protocols, thereby identifying areas for improvement and promoting a culture of safety within the department. This prospective cross-sectional survey of 90 participants assesses radiation safety knowledge among radiographers in Pune's radiology departments. A convenience sampling technique was used as the professionals were working at tertiary care hospitals in Pune. Data collection via a Google Form questionnaire ensures confidentiality and informed consent. SPSS software was used to analyze the data. Pearson correlation analysis was used to compare the relationships between research variables. Results Out of the total of 90 participants, 65 were male and 25 were female, showing an overall 55.71% level of knowledge. There is statistical significance of knowledge score by year of experience and qualification. According to years of experience, the level of knowledge of zero to four years is high whereas taking academic qualification, the level of knowledge of diploma graduates was inadequate. Conclusions Our study reveals that the collective knowledge level of all participants is average. Participants with 0–4 years of experience demonstrated higher knowledge levels, indicating that both novices and veterans in the radiography profession could benefit from enhanced understanding. Development of tailored continuous education modules emphasizing radiation safety protocols for diploma graduates and experienced professionals with knowledge gaps is needed
