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Thematic trends and knowledge structure on cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia: A bibliometric and visualization
Qianqian Xin1,2, Dhirendra Paudel3, Kai An4
1Department of Psychiatry, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Publication trends for cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia (CBTI) show consistent annual growth over 18 years. Future research will likely focus on digital interventions and primary care accessibility.
Area of Science:
- Bibliometrics and scientific visualization
- Sleep medicine research
- Behavioral health interventions
Background:
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI) is an evidence-based treatment.
- Understanding publication trends aids in identifying research focus and impact.
- Bibliometric analysis provides quantitative insights into scientific output.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze publication trends of peer-reviewed articles on CBTI.
- To identify key journals, authors, and research methodologies in the field.
- To forecast future research directions in CBTI.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of 736 articles from 2004-2021 using Web of Science.
- Visualization analysis performed with VOSviewer.
- Inclusion of structural cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia in the search.
Main Results:
- A consistent year-over-year increase in CBTI publications over 18 years.
- Behavioral Sleep Medicine and Sleep are leading journals; US and Canada lead in publications.
- Randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses, and epidemiological studies are common; digital CBTI and primary care access are emerging trends.
Conclusions:
- Publication growth reflects CBTI's emergence as an evidence-based, feasible, and scalable therapy.
- Future research is expected to concentrate on digital delivery and integration into primary care.
- These trends have significant clinical implications for insomnia treatment accessibility and effectiveness.
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