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A bibliometric analysis and visualization of normal pressure hydrocephalus
Tengwu Chang1, Xiaoyuan Huang1, Xu Zhang2
1Department of Neurosurgery, People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumchi, China.
Frontiers in Neurology
|August 15, 2024
Summary
This bibliometric analysis reveals a growing research interest in normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). Key areas include pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, epidemiology, and biomarkers, offering a roadmap for future NPH studies.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Bibliometrics
Background:
- Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) research has gained significant traction over the past two decades.
- Current understanding lacks intuitive analysis of research trends, key contributors, and emerging hotspots in the NPH field.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) research.
- To evaluate the evolution of NPH research qualitatively and quantitatively.
- To identify current research hotspots and key contributors in the NPH field.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of 2,248 articles published from 2003 to 2023.
- Data sourced from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC).
- Quantitative assessments performed using VOSviewer and CiteSpace software.
Main Results:
- A steady increase in NPH publications was observed between 2003 and 2023.
- The United States led in contributions, with the University of Gothenburg as a leading institution and Eide P. K. as a prolific author.
- Key research directions included pathophysiology, precise diagnosis, and individualized treatment, with recent hotspots in epidemiology, the glymphatic system, and CSF biomarkers.
Conclusions:
- This bibliometric analysis provides valuable insights into NPH research trends, major contributors, and significant hotspots.
- The findings serve as a crucial reference for researchers advancing the study of normal pressure hydrocephalus.
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