Local Field Potentials in Deep Brain Stimulation: Investigation of the Most Cited Articles
Akash Mishra1, Harshal A Shah1, Joshua D McBriar1
1Department of Neurosurgery, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, New York, USA.
World Neurosurgery: X
|October 14, 2022
Summary
This bibliometric analysis identified the most cited studies on deep brain stimulation (DBS) local field potentials (LFPs). The findings highlight key research shaping this rapidly advancing field of neuromodulation.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Biomedical Engineering
- Bibliometrics
Background:
- Deep brain stimulation (DBS) enables direct neural circuit modulation and local field potential (LFP) recording.
- Bibliometric analysis is a valuable tool for identifying influential research within scientific fields.
- No prior bibliometric analysis has focused specifically on LFP research within DBS.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and evaluate the most highly cited articles in the field of DBS LFPs.
- To recognize seminal studies that have significantly contributed to the advancement of DBS LFP research.
- To understand the landscape and impact of LFP research in DBS.
Main Methods:
- A bibliometric analysis was conducted using the Science Citation Index (Web of Science).
- The top 84 most cited articles related to DBS LFPs were identified.
- Publication details, author information, and study aims were extracted for analysis.
Main Results:
- The most cited articles averaged 109 citations and were published between 2002 and 2019 (mode in 2016).
- Research predominantly focused on the subthalamic nucleus in human subjects (83.8%).
- Most identified studies (56.0%) reported Class III clinical evidence, with a mean of 12.5 subjects in human studies.
Conclusions:
- DBS LFP research is a rapidly evolving and novel scientific area.
- There is a need for larger patient cohorts and more randomized controlled trials in DBS LFP research.
- This analysis provides insights into influential studies, research trends, and areas for future investigation in DBS LFPs.
