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Research in neurosurgical journals
1Department of Neurological Surgery, Walsgrave Hospital, Coventry.
British Journal of Neurosurgery
|January 1, 1992
Summary
Neurosurgical literature trends show increased study design strength and authorship changes between 1975 and 1990. However, controlled studies remained infrequent, with frequent use of retrospective data.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Medical Literature Analysis
- Scientific Publishing Trends
Background:
- The evolution of scientific publishing reflects advancements in research methodologies.
- Understanding trends in neurosurgical literature is crucial for assessing research quality and impact.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze trends in neurosurgical publications between 1975 and 1990.
- To identify changes in authorship, study design, and data acquisition methods.
Main Methods:
- A systematic review of articles published in key neurosurgical journals.
- Journals included: Journal of Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery, British Journal of Neurosurgery (1990 only), Acta Neurochirurgica, and Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry (neurosurgical section).
- Analysis focused on papers from 1975 and 1990.
Main Results:
- Significant shifts observed in authorship patterns.
- A notable increase in the adoption of more rigorous study designs.
- Controlled studies remained relatively scarce.
- High prevalence of studies utilizing retrospectively collected data.
Conclusions:
- Neurosurgical research methodologies evolved between 1975 and 1990, with improved study designs.
- The reliance on retrospective data and the limited number of controlled trials highlight areas for future research improvement.