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The 28-year evolution of laser acupuncture: a CiteSpace knowledge graph visualization and analysis.
Yunnan Liu1, Ruitian Zhang2, Yanpei Li2
1Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, chengdu, China.
Lasers in Medical Science
|December 12, 2025
Summary
Laser acupuncture (LA) shows broad interdisciplinary potential for enhancing physiological functions. Future research should explore innovative perspectives beyond efficacy studies to advance this therapeutic modality.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Integrative Medicine
- Therapeutic Modalities
Background:
- Laser acupuncture (LA) utilizes non-invasive laser irradiation for biological effects and improved physiological functions.
- LA is increasingly applied in clinical rehabilitation and medical treatments, supported by substantial research.
- The study analyzes the evolution and trends of LA research from 1996 to 2024.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a visual bibliometric analysis of 957 LA publications using CiteSpace.
- To identify emerging research trends and the progression of LA in medical fields.
- To provide insights for future LA research directions.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 957 LA publications from the Web of Science Core Collection (1996-2024).
- Utilized CiteSpace for generating visualization maps of keywords, authors, institutions, and journals.
- Performed co-occurrence, clustering, and burst detection analyses on networks and trends.
Main Results:
- Identified significant interdisciplinary potential for laser acupuncture.
- Detected evolving research trends and collaborations in the field of LA.
- Highlighted the need for broader research perspectives beyond efficacy.
Conclusions:
- Laser acupuncture demonstrates considerable interdisciplinary promise, warranting further investigation.
- Future research should expand beyond efficacy and systematic reviews to explore novel approaches.
- LA research can benefit from exploring innovative perspectives to broaden its application and understanding.
