Bibliometric Analysis on the Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices through Building Effective Systems

Abstract

Implementing evidence-based practices in early intervention has generated new research interest in the need for effective early childhood systems. This study used a bibliometric analysis to discern the importance and relevance of the field. The analysis highlights that the main goals of the future direction of the research field need to be better defined. First, articles published in the Web of Science database between 2012 and 2022 were reviewed, and then word and author combinations were analyzed. Finally, articles were collected in different groups for bibliographic linking. Five key points were identified as the most important practices recommended by the Department of Early Childhood or Professional Development. It should be noted that the main difficulty encountered in this field arises from the novelty of our research topic, i.e., there is no research on constructing systems for early intervention. However, it is worth highlighting the articles that are relevant to the field of study and our success with integrating them in order to demonstrate the importance of serving children with disabilities and their families. In conclusion, the establishment of a system built on evidence-based practices is underdeveloped but shows promise for the future of early intervention systems.

The role of women in the field of early intervention

“…The data collected were analyzed using R Studio v.3.4.1 software and the Bibliometrix package [ 39 ]. R Studio facilitated the import and organization of data into bibliometric tables, providing researchers with essential tools to analyze search terms, along with various analytical techniques [ 1 , 35 ].…”

“…However, research into this topic is variable and all aspects related to gender are significantly scarce. The fact that gender-related research is scarce is indicative of a low level of scientific production, particularly given the importance of women's role in this developmental stage [ 1 ]. The purpose of this bibliometric study is to objectify this reality and propose a starting point for future research by identifying the primary dimensions investigated thus far.…”

“…Several bibliometric analyses have recently examined early intervention [ 1 , 35 ], but considering the aforementioned context, it is essential to investigate articles published in Web of Science and Scopus that explore the role of women in early care. The primary objective of this research is 1) to identify the most impactful research areas that have shaped the scientific understanding of the role of women in the field of early intervention.…”