Mapping Visualization Analysis of 2000-2023 Research Data on Cardiac Rehabilitation after Myocardial Infarction Using

Yuying Cao1,2, Juan Qiao3, Xiaoting Fan4

  • 1School of Nursing, Shandong Second Medical University.

PubMed

Insights

Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) research shows increasing publications, focusing on physical activity, secondary prevention, and quality of life. Global implementation challenges persist, requiring further clinical studies for improved patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology and Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is crucial for myocardial infarction (MI) patient recovery, mortality reduction, and quality of life enhancement.
  • Despite established benefits, global CR implementation is inconsistent, necessitating research trend analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore research trends, hot topics, and frontiers in cardiac rehabilitation for myocardial infarction patients over 23 years (2000-2023).
  • To map the field's development trajectory and identify areas for future research and improved CR implementation.

Main Methods:

  • Bibliometric analysis of 9,471 papers on CR and MI from the Web of Science core database (2000-2023).
  • Knowledge mapping using VOSviewer and CiteSpace for authors, institutions, and countries.
  • World publication mapping via Scimago Graphica.

Main Results:

  • A steady increase in annual publications on CR post-MI was observed.
  • The United States led in publications, with significant academic institutional contributions and collaborations.
  • Key research areas include physical activity, secondary prevention, risk management, quality of life, mortality, depression, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), and resistance exercise.

Conclusions:

  • Global research output on CR for MI patients is growing, yet implementation faces worldwide challenges.
  • Addressing identified research frontiers like HIIT and resistance exercise is vital.
  • Concerted global efforts are needed for in-depth clinical studies to enhance CR quality and patient outcomes.

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