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Publications on the Association Between Cognitive Function and Pain from 2000 to 2018: A Bibliometric Analysis Using
Kangyong Zheng1,2, Xueqiang Wang1,3
1Department of Sport Rehabilitation, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China (mainland).
Summary
This bibliometric analysis reveals key publication trends and influential authors in pain and cognitive function research. It highlights
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychology
- Bibliometrics
Background:
- Research on the intricate relationship between pain and cognitive function has expanded significantly.
- Understanding publication patterns and research trends is crucial for advancing this interdisciplinary field.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a bibliometric analysis of studies associating pain and cognitive function from 2000-2018.
- To identify publication patterns, authorship, and emerging research trends in this domain.
- To utilize CiteSpace software for comprehensive bibliometric and co-citation analysis.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of 4,889 publications from the Web of Science database (2000-2018).
- Utilized CiteSpace software for data visualization, co-citation analysis, and burst detection.
- Analyzed publication counts, country/institution productivity, journal impact, and author contributions.
Main Results:
- The United States was the most productive country, and the University of Washington the leading institution.
- The journal 'Pain' published the most articles and received the highest citations and centrality.
- 'Empathy' emerged as a keyword with the highest citation burst, indicating a significant research focus.
Conclusions:
- Bibliometric analysis provides valuable insights into the landscape of pain and cognitive function research.
- Identified key contributors, influential publications, and emerging research themes like 'empathy'.
- This analysis can guide future research directions and collaborations in understanding pain-cognition interactions.
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