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Quality of life in patients with Sjögren’s disease: a bibliometric analysis
W. Liu1, Z. Guo2, X. Wang3, N. Lu4, X. Tang5, Q. Jiang6, X. Zhou7
- Department of Rheumatology, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
- Department of Rheumatology, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
- Department of Rheumatology, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
- Department of Rheumatology, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
- Department of Rheumatology, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
- Department of Rheumatology, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
- Department of Rheumatology, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China. xyz_1102@126.com
CER18757
2025 Vol.43, N°12
PI 2089, PF 2101
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PMID: 41231431 [PubMed]
Received: 26/03/2025
Accepted : 22/09/2025
In Press: 07/11/2025
Published: 18/12/2025
Abstract
OBJECTIVES:
Quality of life (QoL) in patients with Sjögren’s disease (SjD) is a critical area of research that demands attention due to the impact of SjD on patients’ lives. This study utilised bibliometric methods, aiming to comprehensively explore the research content and hotspots in the field of QoL in patients with SjD.
METHODS:
The literature data source for this study was the Web of Science Core Collection. CiteSpace and VOSviewer were used to analyse publications in relation to authors, countries, institutions, journals, references, and keywords.
RESULTS:
The study focused on literature that addressed QoL in SjD patients, involving a total of 922 authors and 336 articles published across 151 journals. The study revealed that the number of publications in this field has remained relatively low, exhibiting a stable yet gradual upward trend, with no evidence of explosive growth. Key journals in this field include the Journal of Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, Rheumatology (Oxford), Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology, and the Journal of Arthritis & Rheumatology. Asghar Bowman Simon J is the most prolific author in the field (21 publications), and England and the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust and University of Groningen have the most publications. The most high-frequency keywords are “Sjögren’s syndrome”, “quality of life,” “fatigue”, “xerostomia”, “depression”, “sexual dysfunction” and “xerophthalmia”.
CONCLUSIONS:
This study represents a bibliometric analysis focusing on QoL in patients with SjD. It underscores the need for more extensive and systematic research in this area, emphasising the importance of a multidisciplinary approach. Despite advancements in medical research for SjD, there is a crucial need to focus on QoL to enhance patient satisfaction and overall well-being. The findings advocate for more personalised treatment plans and a better understanding of the psychosocial needs of patients with SjD to improve their quality of life.
