Global trends of acupuncture clinical research on analgesia from 2010 to 2023: a bibliometric and visualization analysis
Frontiers in Neurology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: April 11, 2024
Objective
Acupuncture,
acknowledged
as
a
potent
non-pharmacological
therapy,
is
frequently
employed
to
alleviate
pain.
Despite
its
widespread
use,
there
has
been
lack
of
overarching
bibliometric
analysis
clinical
research
on
acupuncture
analgesia.
We
aimed
summarize
current
patterns,
hotspots,
and
development
trends
in
this
field
through
analysis.
Methods
This
study
evaluates
academic
publications
retrieved
from
the
Web
Science
database
(2010.01–2023.09)
concerning
analgesia
settings.
All
primary
secondary
studies
humans
were
included.
To
track
global
developmental
trends,
we
several
software
for
analyzing
annual
publication
volumes,
countries/regions,
institutions,
authors,
cited
journals,
references,
keywords
draw
collaborative
networks
reference
co-citation
network
maps.
Results
The
final
search
encompassed
7,190
relevant
studies,
including
1,263
randomized
controlled
trials
(RCTs)
1,293
systematic
reviews
meta-analyses.
results
indicated
gradual
increase
number
practice.
Among
countries
China
(2,139)
Chengdu
University
Traditional
Chinese
Medicine
(258)
ranked
first.
Liang
FR
(89
articles)
was
most
prolific
author,
while
MacPherson
H
(604)
author.
MEDICINE
(455)
productive
journal,
Pain
(2,473/0.20)
first
both
frequency
centrality
journals.
Notably,
review
individual
patient
data
carried
out
chronic
pain
that
published
by
Vickers
Andrew
J
2012
(156).
Burst
identified
frontier
areas
2010–2020,
encompassing
meta-analysis,
case
reports,
dry
needling,
lumbar
disc
herniation,
cancer,
post-herpetic
neuralgia,
insomnia,
Conclusion
outlines
potential
future
hotspots
over
past
decade.
Findings
emphasize
necessity
enhanced
international
collaboration
improve
output
translation.
Language: Английский
Global trends in acupuncture research: A scientometric analysis from 1980 to 2023
Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
103(36), P. e39549 - e39549
Published: Sept. 6, 2024
The
objective
of
this
study
was
to
examine
articles
on
acupuncture
from
past
present,
revealing
prevalent
research
trends,
showcasing
global
productivity,
identifying
international
collaborations,
and
highlighting
influential
publications
journals
in
the
field.
We
acquired
a
comprehensive
dataset
comprising
9340
pertaining
that
were
published
within
time
frame
spanning
1980
2023.
These
sourced
Web
Science
underwent
rigorous
analysis
through
diverse
set
bibliometric
techniques.
Our
analytical
approaches
encompassed
trend
keyword
analysis,
thematic
evolution
conceptual
structure
factor
citation
co-citation
analyses,
as
well
an
exploration
collaboration
patterns.
3
most
productive
countries
China
(n
=
3357),
USA
1351),
South
Korea
814).
Acupuncture
Medicine
440),
Evidence
Based
Complementary
Alternative
415),
Medical
400).
with
highest
h-index
Journal
(h
45),
Pain
41),
American
Chinese
35).
active
author
Park
Hi-Joon
128).
According
findings
literature
grouped
around
main
subfactors.
primary
topics
related
effectiveness/applicability
treatment
method
for
various
medical
conditions
general
principles
methods
points.
second
covered
mental
health
quality
life.
third
subfactor
addressed
qualitative
quantitative
direction
acupuncture,
such
meta-analysis
systematic
reviews,
randomized
controlled
trials.
From
extensively
researched
have
wide
range
subjects.
Prominent
themes
among
these
included
applications,
pain
management,
nervous
system
life,
health.
In
recent
years,
emerging
trends
focused
neurological
issues,
oncology
cancer
treatment,
women’s
hormonal
sleep
problems,
digestive
studies
evaluation
research.
Language: Английский
A bibliometric and visualization analysis of global research on postherpetic neuralgia from 2000 to 2022: A review
Yujun He,
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Jiujie He,
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Fu-Rui Miao
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et al.
Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
102(45), P. e34502 - e34502
Published: Nov. 10, 2023
Postherpetic
neuralgia
(PHN)
represents
a
notable
clinical
challenge
as
it
is
the
most
prevalent
and
severe
complication
of
herpes
zoster
(HZ).
The
primary
objective
was
to
investigate
current
research
status
hotspots
PHN
during
period
from
2000
2022.
literature
pertaining
gathered
through
utilization
Web
Science
Core
Collection,
spanning
January
December
software,
CiteSpace
version
6.2.R2,
employed
produce
visual
depictions
publications
related
across
various
dimensions
such
year,
country/region,
institution,
journal,
author,
keyword,
reference.
This
study
involved
total
3505
papers.
USA
held
dominant
position
in
production
scholarly
articles.
Argentina
exhibited
highest
frequency
participation
international
collaboration.
Out
all
institutions,
Pfizer
degree
productivity.
Harvard
University
Pain
noteworthy
productivity
rate
citation
count
among
other
journals.
Ralf
Baron
identified
productive
whereas
DWORKIN
RH
attained
count.
Contemporary
investigations
are
predominantly
centered
on
identifying
risk
factors,
devising
preventative
measures,
exploring
novel
secure
methods
pain
management.
investigation
has
revealed
focal
areas
patterns
studies
PHN.
Presently,
this
field
focused
factors
preventive
measures
for
PHN,
alongside
management
strategies.
Language: Английский
Selection Paradigm of Acupoints for Pain Relief: A Bibliometric Investigation Across Scopus and WoS Databases (1983-2023)
Jaung‐Geng Lin,
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Yen-Hsi Richard Lee
No information about this author
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Background:
The
research
stemmed
from
a
noticeable
lack
of
widely
recognized
acupoints
utilized
for
addressing
pain-related
ailments.
This
gap
prompted
comparative
bibliometric
investigation
utilizing
the
Scopus
and
WoS
databases.
outcome
this
analysis
serves
as
compilation
these
acupoints,
intended
to
stimulate
contemplation
among
researchers
in
field.
Methods
We
conducted
thorough
search
using
same
terms
("acupuncture
OR
moxibustion
acupoint
electroacupuncture")
both
Our
was
then
refined
focus
on
documents
related
pain
or
analgesia.
meticulous
process
allowed
us
identify
key
authors,
institutions,
journals,
funding
sources
In
systematic
approach,
we
used
each
361
individual
keywords
assess
ranking
14
meridians
treatment
conditions,
find
out
20
most
frequently
relief,
discussed
diseases
treated
by
acupuncture
moxibustion,
along
with
their
top
5
each.
extensive
involved
over
4,200
times
data
inquiries.
goal
shed
light
that
demonstrate
effectiveness
managing
through
therapies.
Findings
databases,
stomach
meridian
consistently
emerged
primary
associated
relief
examined.
Notably,
such
ST36
(Zusanli),
LI4
(Hegu),
PC6
(Neiguan),
SP6
(Sanyinjiao)
exhibited
significant
therapeutic
efficacy
alleviating
pain.
Furthermore,
our
revealed
were
shared
across
have
compiled
comprehensive
list
five
seven
essential
offering
valuable
reference
points
clinical
practice
research.Interpretation:
study,
an
exhaustive
searches
meticulously
conducted,
focusing
unraveling
profound
impact
1983
2023.
depth
extended
analyses
countries,
revered
esteemed
vital
within
domain.
study
unveiled
pivotal
rankings
concerning
meridians,
paramount
critical
diseases,
presenting
high-frequency
associations.
These
extraordinary
findings
are
indispensable,
serving
guidance
paradigm
selection
afflictions,
making
invaluable
gem.Funding:
None.Declaration
Interest:
None.
Language: Английский