A century of research on neuromodulation interventions: A scientometric analysis of trends and knowledge maps.
Neurosci Biobehav Rev
; 152: 105300, 2023 09.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37392815
ABSTRACT
Interest in neurostimulation interventions has significantly grown in recent decades, yet a scientometric analysis objectively mapping scientific knowledge and recent trends remains unpublished. Using relevant keywords, we conducted a search in the Web of Science Core Collection on September 23, 2022, retrieving a total of 47,681 documents with 987,979 references. We identified two prominent research trends 'noninvasive brain stimulation' and 'invasive brain stimulation.' These methods have interconnected over time, forming a cluster focused on evidence synthesis. Noteworthy emerging research trends encompassed 'transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation,' 'DBS/epilepsy in the pediatric population,' 'spinal cord stimulation,' and 'brain-machine interface.' While progress has been made for various neurostimulation interventions, their approval as adjuvant treatments remains limited, and optimal stimulation parameters lack consensus. Enhancing communication between experts of both neurostimulation types and encouraging novel translational research could foster further development. These findings offer valuable insights for funding agencies and research groups, guiding future directions in the field.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Deep Brain Stimulation
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Epilepsy
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Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
Limits:
Child
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Neurosci Biobehav Rev
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article