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BACKGROUND: Hierarchy of evidence is an important measurement for assessing quality of literature. Information regarding quality of evidence within the Brazilian hand surgery setting is sparse, especially regarding whether research has improved in either quality or quantity. This study aimed to identify and classify hand surgery studies published in the two most important Brazilian orthopedics journals based on hierarchy of evidence, with comparisons with previously published data. DESIGN AND SETTING: Bibliometric analysis study performed in a federal university. METHODS: Two independent researchers conducted an electronic database search for hand surgery studies published between 2010 and 2016 in Acta Ortopedica Brasileira and Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia. Eligible studies were subsequently classified according to methodological design, based on the Haynes pyramid model (HP) and the JBJS/AAOS levels of evidence and grades of recommendations (LOR). Qualitative and quantitative data were gathered regarding all studies. Previous data were considered to assess whether the proportion of high-quality studies had improved over time (2000-2009 versus 2010-2016). RESULTS: The final analysis included 123 studies, mostly originating from the southeastern region (78.8%) and private institutions (65%), with self-funding (91.8%). Methodological assessment showed that 15.4% were classified as level I/II using HP and 16.4% using LOR. No significant difference in proportions of high-quality studies was found between the two periods of time assessed (5% versus 12%; P = 0.13). CONCLUSION: Approximately 15% of hand surgery studies published in two major Brazilian journals were likely to be classified as high-quality through two different systems. Moreover, no trend towards quality-of-evidence improvement was found over the last 15 years.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the scientometric profile of research on trachoma in Brazil. METHODS: Bibliographic survey of publications on trachoma in Brazil indexed by the Scopus database, from specific criteria in the period 2000 to 2020. Data on authorship, country of origin, institutions and descriptors were extracted and analyzed, with analyses of temporal trends. Bibliographic networks were built using the VOSviewer((R)) 1.6.16 scientometric visualization software. RESULTS: From the total of 42 publications analyzed on trachoma in Brazil, we observed an annual average of two articles, with an increase of approximately 50% in the period. There was an average of three authors per paper, and school surveys were the most common subject category. Most of the articles published were from Brazilian institutions (95.2%), mainly from the Southeast and North regions. Ten most productive authors were mentioned as first authors in 26.2% (11/42) of the publications and the predominant institutions were affiliated with the state of Sao Paulo. The term Trachoma (n = 18) presented the highest recurrence as a descriptor. CONCLUSION: This first scientometric analysis of trachoma in Brazil shows a limited number of studies on this disease. There is a discrete increase in scientific production, despite the concentration of the origin in geographical areas with lower endemicity of the disease. Greater investments are needed for a better understanding and control of this neglected tropical disease. The analysis of the literature production has a relevant role in strengthening the development of research and strategic planning of programs for the control of trachoma and neglected tropical diseases in general.

Purpose The study aims to analyze the previous literature on government initiatives to implement health information systems (HISs). Design/methodology/approach Proknow-C (Knowledge Development Process-Constructivist) was used in the selection of the literature and in the bibliometric and systematic analysis. Findings The research identified a portfolio composed of 33 articles aligned with the research theme and with scientific recognition, as well as periodicals, authors, papers and keywords that stood out the most. Amongst the government initiatives in the 24 identified countries, England has been the most studied nation, and there is a certain prominence of research arising from developed countries. Electronic health records (EHRs) have been the most explored technology. Efficiency and safety of health care delivery, integration of information and among health organizations, cost reduction and economicity are the most expected benefits from government programs. The difficulties found are related to the broader context in which the system is inserted, to the management of the program, to technology itself and to individuals. The most emphasized difficulties identified in most countries were previous context marked by a lack of standardization/interoperability, acceptance of providers and users and project financing. The findings of the present article provide a theoretical framework for future studies, in addition to yielding a replicable process for future use. Originality/value This research may be considered original as it analyzes – through a constructivism-structured process (Proknow-C) – the phenomenon under investigation by gathering bibliometric and systematic review data concomitantly. The countries and technologies reported emerge from the process itself.