A bibliometric analysis and visualization of retinopathy of prematurity from 2001 to 2021

C-G Liu1, J-K Cao, Y-H Wang

  • 1Southern Medical University Second School of Clinical Medicine, Guangzhou, China. zhichunfeng81@163.com.

Insights

This bibliometric study analyzes retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) research trends from 2001-2021. Key findings highlight influential researchers, institutions, and emerging topics like artificial intelligence in ROP.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Neonatology
  • Bibliometrics

Background:

  • Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a leading cause of childhood blindness in premature infants.
  • Understanding ROP research trends is crucial for advancing treatment and prevention strategies.

Approach:

  • Bibliometric analysis of 4,018 articles and 69,819 references from the Web of Science Core Collection (2001-2021).
  • Utilized HistCite, VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and Bibliometrix for data analysis.

Key Points:

  • Literature on ROP has significantly increased between 2001-2021.
  • Hellström (University of Gothenburg), Harvard University, and the USA are identified as leading researcher, institution, and country, respectively.
  • Keywords with highest burst strength include "Threshold ROP" and "cryotherapy".

Conclusions:

  • The study provides a comprehensive overview of current ROP research.
  • Emerging research hotspots include artificial intelligence, zone II, ROP development, ranibizumab, and type 1 retinopathy.
  • Identifies potential for international collaborations in ROP research.
Abstract