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The 100 Top-Cited Studies About Pain and Depression
Liang Du1,2, Shanxia Luo3, Guina Liu4
1Department of Periodical Press and National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Frontiers in Psychology
|March 3, 2020
Summary
This study analyzed top-cited research on pain and depression, finding a significant correlation between these conditions. The findings suggest shared biological pathways may link pain and depression, impacting millions globally.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry and Neurology
- Pain Medicine
- Bibliometrics
Background:
- Pain and depression are prevalent global health issues affecting millions.
- Research on these interconnected conditions is increasing annually.
- Understanding top-cited studies is crucial for guiding future research directions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To perform a bibliometric analysis of the 100 most cited papers on pain and depression.
- To identify key trends and characteristics in the research landscape of pain and depression.
- To highlight influential studies and their contributions to the field.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of 100 top-cited studies on pain and depression.
- Data sourced from the Web of Science Core Collection.
- Review of authorship, country, institution, journal, study type, and publication year.
Main Results:
- Identified key characteristics of highly cited research in pain and depression.
- Highlighted the most impactful studies within the field.
- Confirmed a correlation between pain and depression in the literature.
Conclusions:
- Pain and depression are significantly correlated, suggesting a complex relationship.
- Shared biological pathways may underlie both conditions.
- This bibliometric analysis provides a foundation for future research in pain and depression.
