Trends and hotspots in burns-related pain research: A bibliometric analysis

IF 3.2 3区医学 Q2 CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE

Burns Pub Date : 2024-12-20 DOI:10.1016/j.burns.2024.107345

Xin-xin Gao, Xiu-Hang Zhang, Jia-Ao Yu

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Abstract

Objective

The aim of this investigation was to conduct a thorough synthesis of the extant scholarly discourse and to delineate the prevailing global trends in the domain of burn pain, employing a bibliometric analysis.

Methods

A bibliometric analysis was performed utilizing the Web of Science Core Collection database. Articles were selected based on titles or abstracts containing keywords associated with burns and pain. Both quantitative and qualitative methodologies were applied to examine the retrieved data, encompassing an analysis of publication trends, research themes, and collaboration networks.

Results

The number of articles on this topic has been increasing, averaging an annual growth rate of 6.9 % from 1997 to 2023. Contributions have come from 645 institutions across 53 countries, resulting in 446 papers that span areas such as nursing, anesthesia, and immunology. Key journals include Burns, Journal of Burn Care & Research, and Pain. The United States has demonstrated a significant research output in this field, with active international collaboration, notably with Washington University leading in contributions. Patterson DR was the most prolific author in terms of published papers, while Choiniere M was the most frequently co-cited author. The focus of research has shifted from symptom management to exploring pain mechanisms. Current research priorities in burn pain include "quality of life," "music therapy," and "psychological state." Recent analysis has highlighted key areas in neuropathic pain mechanisms, novel analgesic therapies, and specific groups such as pediatric burn patients. Influential studies have advanced our understanding of pathophysiology, while psychological interventions and inflammation are increasingly receiving attention. Emerging topics include non-pharmacological interventions, psychological support, technology in pain assessment and management, quality of life, and personalized pain management.

Conclusion

Research on burn pain is advancing rapidly; however, collaboration among countries and institutions remains limited. Increased cooperation and communication across these entities could significantly advance the field in the future. Future research should prioritize placebo-controlled trials of targeted therapeutic drugs and innovative pain management approaches, with a strong emphasis on patient outcomes and quality of life.

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烧伤相关疼痛研究的趋势和热点：文献计量学分析。

目的：本研究的目的是对现有的学术论述进行全面的综合，并采用文献计量学分析来描述烧伤疼痛领域的全球流行趋势。方法：利用Web of Science Core Collection数据库进行文献计量学分析。根据标题或摘要中包含与烧伤和疼痛相关的关键词来选择文章。定量和定性两种方法都被应用于检查检索到的数据，包括对出版趋势、研究主题和合作网络的分析。结果：从1997年到2023年，这一主题的文章数量一直在增加，年均增长率为6.9%。贡献来自53个国家的645个机构，共发表了446篇论文，涉及护理、麻醉和免疫学等领域。主要期刊有《烧伤》、《烧伤护理与研究杂志》和《疼痛》。美国在这一领域的研究成果显著，国际合作积极，特别是与华盛顿大学的贡献领先。Patterson DR是发表论文最多的作者，Choiniere M是共被引次数最多的作者。研究的重点已经从症状管理转向探索疼痛机制。目前烧伤疼痛的研究重点包括“生活质量”、“音乐疗法”和“心理状态”。最近的分析强调了神经性疼痛机制、新型镇痛疗法和特定群体（如儿科烧伤患者）的关键领域。有影响力的研究促进了我们对病理生理学的理解，而心理干预和炎症也越来越受到关注。新兴主题包括非药物干预、心理支持、疼痛评估和管理技术、生活质量和个性化疼痛管理。结论：烧伤痛的研究进展迅速；然而，国家和机构之间的合作仍然有限。加强这些实体之间的合作和沟通可以在未来显著推动该领域的发展。未来的研究应优先考虑靶向治疗药物的安慰剂对照试验和创新的疼痛管理方法，并强调患者的预后和生活质量。

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Burns 医学-皮肤病学

CiteScore

4.50

自引率

18.50%

发文量

304

审稿时长

72 days

期刊介绍： Burns aims to foster the exchange of information among all engaged in preventing and treating the effects of burns. The journal focuses on clinical, scientific and social aspects of these injuries and covers the prevention of the injury, the epidemiology of such injuries and all aspects of treatment including development of new techniques and technologies and verification of existing ones. Regular features include clinical and scientific papers, state of the art reviews and descriptions of burn-care in practice. Topics covered by Burns include: the effects of smoke on man and animals, their tissues and cells; the responses to and treatment of patients and animals with chemical injuries to the skin; the biological and clinical effects of cold injuries; surgical techniques which are, or may be relevant to the treatment of burned patients during the acute or reconstructive phase following injury; well controlled laboratory studies of the effectiveness of anti-microbial agents on infection and new materials on scarring and healing; inflammatory responses to injury, effectiveness of related agents and other compounds used to modify the physiological and cellular responses to the injury; experimental studies of burns and the outcome of burn wound healing; regenerative medicine concerning the skin.