Dr. Mehmet Nurullah Kurutkan
Dr. Mehmet Nurullah Kurutkan is a prolific researcher and academic affiliated with Düzce University, specializing in patient safety, bibliometrics, and healthcare quality management. His extensive body of work, spanning from 2004 to 2025, reflects a strong interdisciplinary orientation, incorporating methods from health economics, strategic management, and public health policy. With an h-index of 18 and over 1,000 citations, Dr. Kurutkan has significantly influenced scholarly discourse in both national and international arenas.
His research has contributed to emerging areas such as the application of machine learning in healthcare demand prediction, bibliometric evaluations of healthcare quality and safety literature, and the analysis of entrepreneurial behavior in transition economies. He has co-authored with a diverse group of international scholars, indicating robust global collaboration. Notable works include studies published in high-impact journals such as the Journal of Knowledge Management, Business Process Management Journal, and BMC Health Services Research.
Dr. Kurutkan is also a key contributor to bibliometric methodology development, frequently investigating search strategy limitations and conceptual frameworks in mapping health-related research fields. His work on bibliometric analyses of chronic diseases, adverse drug errors, and organizational readiness for digital transformation reflects a consistent focus on evidence-based improvement in health systems.
In addition to his research, Dr. Kurutkan plays a critical role in capacity building through academic mentorship, editorial involvement, and policy-relevant analyses. His contributions to Turkish-language scientific literature and efforts in bridging research with healthcare practice position him as a thought leader in health management and medical sociology.
Our Mission
healthtopic.org aims to present both classical and cutting-edge publications in fields such as health economics, patient safety, health policy, health sociology, health management, bibliometrics, and research methods. The platform promotes reliable and exemplary academic work, highlighting sound methods and techniques specific to each field, while also correcting widespread misconceptions with referenced sources.
Who we are?
healthtopic.org is founded and curated by Dr. Mehmet Nurullah Kurutkan, a leading academic in patient safety, bibliometrics, and healthcare quality. With a strong interdisciplinary background and international impact, he guides the platform’s scientific direction. In the future, guest contributors may join to enrich the content.
What we do?
We present essential readings, current studies, and methodological insights across key health topics. The platform emphasizes accuracy, clarity, and quality by showcasing exemplary publications and correcting widespread misconceptions in the field.