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Knowledge mapping of chronic insomnia: a bibliometric analysis (2000-2023)
1Shandong First Medical University, Shandong, China.
Sleep & Breathing = Schlaf & Atmung
|May 10, 2024
Summary
This bibliometric analysis reviews chronic insomnia treatment research from 2000-2023. It identifies key institutions, authors, and emerging research topics like COVID-19 and mental health.
Area of Science:
- Sleep Medicine
- Bibliometrics
- Public Health
Background:
- Significant research advances in chronic insomnia treatment have occurred recently.
- A bibliometric analysis of this field is currently lacking.
- This study aims to map the scholarly landscape and research focus in chronic insomnia treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of chronic insomnia treatment research.
- To identify key research institutions, prolific authors, and influential journals.
- To map the evolution of research focus and emerging trends in the field.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of papers published between 2000 and 2023.
- Data sourced from the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC).
- Analysis performed using CiteSpace, VOSviewer, and R language 'bibliometric' package.
Main Results:
- 2937 papers published across 49 countries, with increasing annual output.
- Key institutions include Laval University, Washington University, Pittsburgh University, and Stanford University.
- Top authors include Morin, Charles M., Roth, Thomas, Espie, Colin A., Harvey, Allison G., and Buysse, Daniel J.
- The journal Sleep is a prominent publication venue.
- Research stages include drug intervention, related diseases, and cognitive behavioral therapy/mental health.
- Emerging keywords include COVID-19, mental health, and heart failure.
Conclusions:
- This is the first bibliometric review of chronic insomnia treatment research.
- The study reveals development trends, research hotspots, and cutting-edge issues.
- Provides valuable reference material for researchers in chronic insomnia treatment.
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