Original Research Prim Care Companion CNS Disord June 2026

Global Research Trends in Community Psychiatry: A Bibliometric Analysis (2015–2025)

PCC CNS Disord 2026;28(3):10.4088/PCC.25m04107

Full Article Read the complete peer-reviewed article in Prim Care Companion CNS Disord. PCC CNS Disord 2026;28(3):10.4088/PCC.25m04107 Clinical Summary Community psychiatry is central to accessible, recovery-oriented mental health care, but clinicians and service leaders often lack a clear map of where the field’s research is concentrated. This analysis shows which topics, journals, authors, and institutions dominate the indexed literature, helping clinicians target quality-improvement, training, and service-development efforts more efficiently. FAQ What did this bibliometric analysis find about publication trends in community psychiatry from 2015 to 2025? 11 questions
Key Takeaways Most of the indexed literature was primary research rather than commentary, with research articles making up 62% (n = 277) of the dataset; clinicians looking for directly usable service evidence will find a much smaller review base at 10.1% (n = 45). 6 takeaways Clinical Guide How can clinicians and service leaders use this bibliometric analysis to choose community psychiatry areas for local quality improvement? 5 steps Clinical Guide How should clinicians and service leaders expand a community psychiatry literature search beyond the indexing limits identified in this analysis? 5 steps
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