Top 50 Most Cited Articles About OAB: A Bibliometric Analysis

Area of Science:

• Urology
• Bibliometrics
• Medical Literature Analysis

Background:

• Overactive bladder (OAB) is a prevalent condition requiring a clear understanding of foundational research.
• Identifying seminal works is crucial for advancing OAB research and clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a bibliometric analysis of the most cited articles on overactive bladder (OAB).
• To identify landmark publications and analyze trends in OAB research using citation data.

Main Methods:

• A comprehensive search of the Web of Science Core Collection was performed for OAB-related articles published between 1900 and 2022.
• The top 50 most cited articles were selected for bibliometric analysis, examining authorship, publication details, citations, and study characteristics.
• Data on country, institution, journal, impact factor, study type, and sponsorship were collected and analyzed.

Main Results:

• A total of 12,200 records were identified; the top 50 articles were published between 1997 and 2015.
• The USA, Southmead General Hospital, and BJU International were the leading country, institution, and journal, respectively.
• The mean citation count was 365.66 per article, with observational studies and clinical trials being the most frequent study types.

Conclusions:

• Bibliometric analysis provides a valuable, objective method for identifying key literature in overactive bladder (OAB).
• This approach helps clinicians and researchers grasp the core body of knowledge and facilitates future scholarly endeavors in OAB research.