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A Randomized, Sham-Controlled Trial of Cranial Electrical Stimulation for Fibromyalgia Pain and Physical Function, Using Brain Imaging Biomarkers
Published on: January 5, 2024
[A bibliometric approach to research into fibromyalgia]
Luis Antonio Merayo Alonso1, Francisco Javier Cano García, Luis Rodríguez Franco
1Departamento de Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamiento Psicológicos. Universidad de Sevilla. Sevilla. España.
Reumatologia Clinica
|July 29, 2011
Summary
Scientific research on fibromyalgia has significantly increased, with a tripling of publications in the last decade. Physiopathologic mechanisms remain the primary research focus, alongside growing interest in psychiatric and psychological aspects.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology and Pain Management
- Bibliometrics and Scientometrics
Context:
- Fibromyalgia (FM) research has expanded significantly, necessitating an updated understanding of its scientific landscape.
- A bibliometric and content analysis provides a comprehensive overview of FM research trends and focus areas.
Purpose:
- To analyze the productivity and content of scientific publications on fibromyalgia.
- To identify key research trends, publication output, and thematic focus in fibromyalgia studies.
Summary:
- Publication output on fibromyalgia tripled between 1980-1995 and 1996-2005, with a notable increase (43.5%) from 1998-2003.
- Physiopathologic mechanisms constitute the most researched topic (31.01%), with a recent rise in psychiatric and psychological studies.
- Research is published across 306 journals, indicating a broad dissemination of fibromyalgia findings.
Impact:
- Provides a foundational understanding of fibromyalgia research evolution and current trends.
- Highlights key areas of focus, guiding future research directions in fibromyalgia.
- Informs researchers, clinicians, and policymakers about the state of fibromyalgia science.
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