Patient safety in the operating room: A bibliometric analysis (December 2023)

Summary

Bibliometric analysis is a research technique that allows a macroscopic study of the literature surrounding a subject, enabling a prediction of themes that will arise in future research on the subject. In this book chapter, Hülya Saray Kiliç, Assistant Professor at the Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University in Turkey outlines the approach taken in his bibliometric analysis of patient safety in the operating room. His analysis anticipates that the following subjects will be explored in the coming years in relation to patient safety in the operating room.

• Technology integration and digital solutions
• Communication and team collaboration
• Patient education and information
• Staff training and skill development
• Risk management and error analysis