Definition and classification of 'travellers' in research: a bibliometric analysis.

J Travel Med

UQ Centre for Clinical Research, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Herston, QLD 4006, Australia.

Published: June 2024

AI Article Synopsis

  • There's an increasing number of vulnerable travelers worldwide, but research on their specific health risks is sparse, indicating a need for more studies.
  • The existing definitions of who qualifies as a "traveler" vary greatly, creating confusion in understanding this group.
  • Many travel-related publications don't align well with the actual number of travelers, highlighting gaps in research and reporting.

Article Abstract

Despite the growth in the volume of vulnerable travellers globally, there has been limited research attention, underscoring the need for more evidence as these individuals are susceptible to various travel-related health risks. Additionally, we observed inconsistencies in the definition of travellers and discrepancies in travel-related publications compared to the actual travel volume.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11149717PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jtm/taae048DOI Listing

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