INTERPROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION TRAINING: BIBLIOMETRICS IMPACT ON HOSPITAL QUALITY

Abstract

Background: Interprofessional communication training is vital for improving healthcare quality, yet bibliometric analyses in this field are still limited, especially in developing countries. This gap hampers understanding of research trends, collaboration networks, and evidence-based training development aligned with hospital needs. Aims: Aims: Through bibliometric analysis, this study aims to map the scientific landscape of interprofessional communication training. It also identifies key research areas, knowledge gaps, and collaboration networks. It also proposes a future research agenda to support practical training design for better hospital services. Method: A bibliometric approach that combines quantitative and qualitative analysis was used on 28 publications from 2013–2025, sourced from Scopus using the keywords "communication training", "interprofessional collaboration", and "quality." Co-authorship, co-citation, bibliographic coupling, keyword co-occurrence, and topic density were all examined by VOSviewer software. Results and Conclusion: The study discovered that research production was rising, particularly after COVID-19, with clusters concentrating on implementation, training techniques, and patient safety.  While developing nations were underrepresented, North America and Europe saw the emergence of strong networks for collaboration.  According to research, properly designed interprofessional communication training can improve patient and provider satisfaction and cut down on adverse events by as much as 30%.  Contribution: By providing an evidence-based framework for future program creation, this is the first thorough bibliometric mapping of interprofessional communication training.  It draws attention to important research gaps and patterns of collaboration, directing future investigations and promoting global collaborations, especially in underrepresented areas.