Bibliometrics on General Practitioner Training Domestically and Internationally from 2013 to 2023

Background The training and development of general practitioners has always been the focus of the medical community, and there are also significant differences in the training models and methods of general practitioners in various countries. Objective The present study aims to uncover the emerging trends, patterns, and challenges concerning the training of general practitioners in China. Through juxtaposing these with international best practices, we seek to guide future developments in this sector domestically. Methods Using bibliometric methods and CiteSpace 6.1.R Advanced software as a tool, this study analyzes domestic research based on the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) and international research based on the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC) database. It filters and quantitatively analyzes literature on general practitioner training from 2013 to 2023, both domestically and internationally, and summarizes the findings. Results Research on general practitioner education in China has witnessed annual growth; The Capital Medical University's Institute of General Practice and Continuing Education has been particularly prolific in its output, although the collaboration between domestic institutions remains somewhat limited. Internationally, key contributors in this realm include the United Kingdom and Australia. Within China, research directed towards the training of general practitioners focuses on educational reform and optimizing services, whereas international research of the same period places an emphasis on the application of artificial intelligence and addressing mental health issues. Conclusion Research activity related to the training of general practitioners in China has seen marked growth, principally targeting educational reform and service optimization, although there remains a need to strengthen collaboration between research institutions. Observing international research trends indicates a necessity for us to more readily adopt emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, as well as to increase our attention towards mental health, which will in turn enhance the depth and breadth of general practitioner training.