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Breast cancer and physical activity: A bibliometric analysis
S Fresno-Alba1, Á Denche-Zamorano2, R Pastor-Cisneros2
1Didactic and Behavioral Analysis in Sport Research Group, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Extremadura, Cáceres, Spain.
Frontiers in Oncology
|January 30, 2023
Summary
Physical exercise can improve quality of life and reduce side effects for breast cancer patients. Research on breast cancer and physical activity shows an exponential growth in publications.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Exercise Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Breast cancer significantly impacts patients' mental health, quality of life (QoL), and physical functioning.
- Associated issues include weight gain, muscle atrophy, and weakness, affecting survivors' social and work lives.
- Physical exercise is a promising non-pharmacological intervention for managing these challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze publication trends in breast cancer and physical activity research.
- To identify key contributors and influential factors within this research field.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of publications.
- Data sourced from the Web of Science database.
- Application of bibliometric laws to identify prolific authors, journals, countries, institutions, and keywords.
Main Results:
- An exponential growth trend in publications concerning breast cancer and physical activity was observed.
- Psycho-Oncology was identified as the journal with the highest number of publications in this field.
- Analysis revealed key authors, institutions, and countries driving research in this area.
Conclusions:
- The field of breast cancer and physical activity research is rapidly expanding.
- Physical activity interventions show potential for improving breast cancer patients' QoL and mitigating treatment side effects.
- Continued research and publication are crucial for advancing understanding and application of exercise in breast cancer care.
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