Abstract

Objective: Multidisciplinary groups with a focus on analyzing medical literature are scarce in the head and neck oncology. We summarize the International Head and Neck Scientific Group activity. Data sources: Web of Science database. Review methods: A bibliometric study was done. We made a descriptive analysis of the articles; an analysis of citations and a network analysis by co-authorship and by co-occurrence. Conclusions: 213 articles were published. The mean number of articles by year was 20.7±6.4. The mean number of authors per article was 10.3±5.8. Authors from 35 countries contributed to the publications. 150(70%) articles were reviews and 44(21%) editorials. The articles have been published in 29 journals with a mean IF value of 4.5±6.4. 663 journals have cited publications of the group. Implications for practice: The experience of a group focused in critically appraising, reviewing and summarizing the literature has been positive with significant impact. Similar initiatives in other fields should be encouraged.