Ostomy and Female Sexuality (1982–2025)
A Bibliometric Mapping and Thematic Evolution Analysis
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19543232 |
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| Authors | Semra Elmas (0000-0002-6510-1799, European University of Lefke, corresponding author), Ayça Balmumcu (0000-0001-6811-8003, Adnan Menderes University), Nilüfer Yıldırım (0000-0002-4334-858X, Johns Hopkins University) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Pages | 1-10 |
| Publication date | 2026-05-05 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Sexual Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1931-7611 • E-ISSN: 1931-762X |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/19317611.2026.2664099 |
| OpenAlex | W7160302169 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 26 |
Objectives This study aimed to analyze scientific publications focusing on sexuality, privacy, and quality of life in women with ostomies using bibliometric methods. Descriptive bibliometric study using performance analysis and science mapping methods. The subjects of this bibliometric analysis consisted of scientific publications focusing on sexuality, privacy, and quality of life in women with ostomies, indexed in the Web of Science database.Methods Studies related to sexuality, privacy, and quality of life in women with ostomies were retrieved from the Web of Science database on March 20, 2025. Data were analyzed using the Biblioshiny interface and the Bibliometrix R package.Results A total of 597 publications were identified, contributed by 3079 authors from 1124 institutions across 60 countries, and published in 231 journals. Research began in 1982, remained limited until the 2000s, increased in the 2010s, and peaked in 2024. Most publications were in the field of surgery. The USA was the most productive and collaborative country; Grant M. was the most prolific author; Harvard University and the Cleveland Clinic were the top institutions. The most cited article was “Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomoses...” Thematic analysis revealed core concepts such as “quality of life,” “surgery,” “body image,” and “efficacy.” Post-2015, themes like “clinical-practice guidelines,” “risk,” “diagnosis,” and “female sexual function” gained prominence.Conclusions Sexuality and quality of life in women with ostomies have gained increasing attention, though privacy remains underexplored. Findings may inform supportive care, psychosocial support programs, patient education, and clinical guidelines on sexual rehabilitation
Bibliometrics · Field (mathematics) · Human sexuality · Qualitative research · Thematic analysis · Thematic map · Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies · Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues · Stoma care and complications
| Highly cited | No |
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