Patient Activation of Chronic Disease Care in Nursing Research: A Descriptive Study

Objective: Patient activation is linked to the self-management of chronic diseases. This study aimed to analyze the research landscape and hotspots of patient activation in chronic diseases care management. Material and Methods: This study was conducted descriptive and bibliometric methodology in August 2024. Data were obtained from the Web of Science Core Collection database using the keywords ''patient activation'' and ''chronic disease'' along with their Medical Subject Headings combinations. A total of 235 articles were retrieved without year limitations. After applying the filters, 221 publications were included in the analysis. We performed analyses in R Studio using the Biblioshiny package. Descriptive bibliometric analyses of authors, sources, publications, and keywords were summarized and visualized. Results: From 1980 to 2024, 221 publications were identified. A total of 1,698 authors and 722 institutions from 28 countries contributed to research on patient activation in chronic disease management. Most publications occurred in 2018. Judith Hibbard emerged as the most productive author, contributing 9 publications. Keywords analysis highlighted ''care'', ''outcomes'', and ''self-management'' as the top recurring terms. Conclusion: This bibliometric analysis provides a comprehensive overview of the research landscape and trends in patient activation for chronic disease care management. The increasing number of scientific reports highlights growing interest in evaluating patient involvement over time, emphasizing its importance in improving chronic disease outcomes.