Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Cognitive Impairment Rehabilitation: A Bibliometric Analysis

IF 4.7 3区医学 Q1 MEDICINE, RESEARCH & EXPERIMENTAL

Archives of Medical Research Pub Date : 2024-09-25 DOI:10.1016/j.arcmed.2024.103086

Ying Xu , Haoyu Huang , Mengyuan Wu , Zesen Zhuang , Hong Liu , Meijin Hou , Cong Chen

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Abstract

Background and aims

As global demographics shift toward an older population, cognitive impairment is becoming increasingly critical. Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), an innovative brain stimulation technique, has the potential to significantly improve cognitive function. Our main aim is to comprehensively analyze the existing literature, identify key aspects of tDCS research in the rehabilitation of cognitive impairment, and predict future trends in this field.

Methods

We used the Web of Science (WOS) database to search for English articles and reviews relevant to this topic. For visual analysis of the literature, we employed the WOS analysis tool, CiteSpace, along with VOSviewer software to ensure comprehensive analysis.

Results

We included 2940 articles published between 1998 and 2023. Over 25 years, annual publications and citations in this field increased steadily, peaking at 379 articles in 2021. Michael A. Nitsche was a major contributor. Most articles came from developed countries, primarily North America and Europe, and journals generally had modest impact factors. Research in this field primarily aims to treat cognitive impairment resulting from pathological aging or neuropsychiatric disorders, with a particular focus on specific brain regions. Recently, researchers have integrated various treatment modalities with tDCS techniques to actively investigate effective strategies to mitigate cognitive impairments associated with pathological aging.

Conclusion

This study presents the first bibliometric analysis of the literature on tDCS in the rehabilitation of cognitive impairment, highlighting key areas of research and emerging trends. These findings provide critical insights for future tDCS interventions targeting cognitive impairment associated with pathological aging.

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经颅直流电刺激用于认知障碍康复：文献计量分析

背景和目的随着全球人口结构向老年人群转变，认知障碍正变得越来越严重。经颅直流电刺激（tDCS）是一种创新的脑刺激技术，具有显著改善认知功能的潜力。我们的主要目的是全面分析现有文献，确定经颅直流电刺激（tDCS）在认知障碍康复方面的关键研究内容，并预测该领域的未来趋势。为了对文献进行可视化分析，我们使用了 WOS 分析工具 CiteSpace 和 VOSviewer 软件，以确保分析的全面性。25年间，该领域的年发表量和引用量稳步增长，到2021年达到379篇的峰值。迈克尔-尼采（Michael A. Nitsche）是该领域的主要贡献者。大多数文章来自发达国家，主要是北美和欧洲，期刊的影响因子一般不高。该领域的研究主要旨在治疗病理衰老或神经精神疾病导致的认知障碍，尤其关注特定脑区。最近，研究人员将各种治疗方式与 tDCS 技术相结合，积极探索缓解病理衰老相关认知障碍的有效策略。结论本研究首次对有关 tDCS 在认知障碍康复中的应用的文献进行了文献计量分析，突出了关键研究领域和新兴趋势。这些发现为未来针对病理衰老相关认知障碍的 tDCS 干预措施提供了重要启示。

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Archives of Medical Research 医学-医学：研究与实验

CiteScore

12.50

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0.00%

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审稿时长

28 days

期刊介绍： Archives of Medical Research serves as a platform for publishing original peer-reviewed medical research, aiming to bridge gaps created by medical specialization. The journal covers three main categories - biomedical, clinical, and epidemiological contributions, along with review articles and preliminary communications. With an international scope, it presents the study of diseases from diverse perspectives, offering the medical community original investigations ranging from molecular biology to clinical epidemiology in a single publication.