Related Experiment Video
Updated: Apr 8, 2026
Author Spotlight: A Multi-Depth Porcine Model for Comprehensive Study of Burn Injuries and Healing Processes
Published on: February 23, 2024
Pediatric burns research: A history or an evolution?
Dermot T McDowell1, Ela J Hyland1, John G Harvey2
1The Children's Hospital at Westmead Burns Research Institute, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Cnr Hawkesbury Rd and Hainsworth St, Westmead, NSW 2145, Australia; Department of Pediatric Surgery, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Cnr Hawkesbury Rd and Hainsworth St, Westmead, NSW 2145, Australia.
Pediatric burns research has evolved into a distinct sub-specialty. Analysis of publication patterns over six decades shows a shift towards consolidation within mainstream burns journals.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric burns research
- Bibliometrics
- Scientific publishing
Background:
- Pediatric burns research is increasingly recognized as a specialized field.
- Understanding publication trends is crucial for tracking research evolution.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze publication patterns in pediatric burns literature over six decades.
- To assess the consolidation of pediatric burns research as a sub-specialty.
Main Methods:
- A systematic search of the Web of Science database was conducted.
- Publications were analyzed across two distinct periods: 1945-1999 and 2000-2013.
Main Results:
- Publication output increased from 1133 (1945-1999) to 1194 (2000-2013) articles.
- Mean citation counts for top publications decreased from 77 to 49, while author productivity and journal concentration shifted.
- A notable concentration of research emerged in specialized burns journals during the later period.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric burns research has transitioned from a dispersed area to a consolidated sub-specialty.
- The field has successfully integrated into mainstream medical and burns journals.
- Bibliometric analysis reveals a maturing and focused research landscape.
Related Concept Videos
01:22Burn Injuries
The damage results in the death of skin cells, which can lead to a massive loss of fluid. Dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, and renal and circulatory failure follow, which can be fatal. Burn patients are treated with intravenous fluids to offset...
01:24Pharmacokinetics in Pediatric Patients: Drug Metabolism
01:23Pharmacokinetics in Pediatric Patients: Overview and Drug Absorption
01:26Pharmacokinetics in Pediatric Patients: Drug Excretion