This study aims to explore patient safety in greater detail using bibliometric analysis to examine the landscape of patient safety literature over the past ten years (2014-2023), with a special focus on the 50 most cited documents. The analysis evaluates publication dynamics, impact of citations, collaborative authorship, and keyword patterns to provide an overview of changing concerns and impact of research on patient safety. A comprehensive bibliometric analysis was conducted using data from the Web of Science database. The search query included the keywords "patient safety" (title) and "Health Policy Services" (Web of Science Categories) for the period 2014-2023, limited to articles. The 50 most cited articles were identified for further analysis. The analysis revealed an average of 150 citations per article, indicating substantial involvement and relevance in patient safety research. The highest publication year was 2018, followed by a decline, suggesting more targeted research is emerging to address challenges. The articles were highly collaborative, with an average of 5 authors per article. Longitudinal thematic emphasis was evident in the fluctuations of Keywords Plus, particularly "adverse events," reflecting the dynamic challenges in healthcare systems. The results of this study have strong implications for setting research priorities, informing policy decisions, and guiding practical applications to improve patient safety in healthcare settings. With renewed research focus on patient safety, it should be possible to build a more resilient system capable of effectively meeting patients' requirements worldwide. Future research should address evolving safety concerns and leverage technological advances to improve patient safety. ©©2024 by authors, all rights reserved.
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