Neuropathic Pain: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Analysis of Research Trends, Contributions, and Future Directions.

IF 3.2 2区医学 Q2 CLINICAL NEUROLOGY

Current Pain and Headache Reports Pub Date : 2025-04-04 DOI:10.1007/s11916-025-01384-1

Matteo Luigi Giuseppe Leoni, Marco Mercieri, Omar Viswanath, Marco Cascella, Martina Rekatsina, Alberto Pasqualucci, Annalisa Caruso, Giustino Varrassi

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Background: Neuropathic pain represents a significant public health concern due to its complex pathophysiology and the disability it can cause. Despite advancements in understanding its underlying mechanisms and potential treatments, challenges persist in achieving effective management. This bibliometric analysis aims to offer a comprehensive overview of research trends, key contributors, and existing gaps in the literature on neuropathic pain, providing valuable insights to guide future studies and enhance clinical approaches.

Methods: A bibliometric analysis was conducted using the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database. Key metrics, including publication trends, citation patterns, co-authorship networks, and keyword co-occurrence, were evaluated. Statistical analyses included average annual percentage change (APC) assessments and trend forecasting with an Auto Regressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) model.

Results: A total of 9,974 studies published between 2005 and 2024 were included. Publications peaked between 2021 and 2022 but showed a slight decline thereafter, with forecasts predicting a steady increase from 2025 to 2030. Most papers were published in high-impact Q1 journals, reflecting the quality of research. Co-authorship analysis revealed central hubs of collaboration in the USA and China, with limited integration of smaller countries into the global research network. Keyword analysis identified multiple thematic clusters, including "chronic pain," "molecular mechanisms," and "clinical management." Specific gaps were noted in understanding personalized therapeutic approaches, and non-pharmacological interventions.

Conclusions: This analysis underscores the critical need for continued research to address gaps in diagnosis, treatment, and management of neuropathic pain. Strengthening international collaborations and fostering multidisciplinary efforts will be pivotal in advancing this field.

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神经性疼痛：关于研究趋势、贡献和未来方向的综合文献计量分析》（Neuropathic Pain: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Analysis of Research Trends, Contributions, and Future Directions）。

背景：神经性疼痛由于其复杂的病理生理和可引起的残疾，是一个重要的公共卫生问题。尽管在了解其潜在机制和潜在治疗方法方面取得了进展，但在实现有效管理方面仍然存在挑战。本文献计量分析旨在全面概述神经性疼痛的研究趋势、主要贡献者和现有文献差距，为指导未来的研究和加强临床方法提供有价值的见解。方法：采用Web of Science Core Collection （WoSCC）数据库进行文献计量学分析。评估了关键指标，包括出版趋势、引用模式、共同作者网络和关键词共现。统计分析包括平均年百分比变化（APC）评估和趋势预测与自动回归综合移动平均（ARIMA）模型。结果：2005年至2024年间共发表了9974项研究。出版物在2021年至2022年间达到顶峰，但此后略有下降，预测从2025年到2030年将稳步增长。大部分论文发表在高影响力的Q1期刊上，反映了研究的质量。合作作者分析显示，美国和中国是合作的中心枢纽，较小的国家融入全球研究网络的程度有限。关键词分析确定了多个主题集群，包括“慢性疼痛”、“分子机制”和“临床管理”。在理解个性化治疗方法和非药物干预方面指出了具体的差距。结论：这一分析强调了继续研究解决神经性疼痛诊断、治疗和管理差距的迫切需要。加强国际合作和促进多学科努力将是推进这一领域的关键。

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Current Pain and Headache Reports CLINICAL NEUROLOGY-

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6.10

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2.70%

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6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： This journal aims to review the most important, recently published clinical findings regarding the diagnosis, treatment, and management of pain and headache. By providing clear, insightful, balanced contributions by international experts, the journal intends to serve all those involved in the care and prevention of pain and headache. We accomplish this aim by appointing international authorities to serve as Section Editors in key subject areas, such as anesthetic techniques in pain management, cluster headache, neuropathic pain, and migraine. Section Editors, in turn, select topics for which leading experts contribute comprehensive review articles that emphasize new developments and recently published papers of major importance, highlighted by annotated reference lists. An international Editorial Board reviews the annual table of contents, suggests articles of special interest to their country/region, and ensures that topics are current and include emerging research. Commentaries from well-known figures in the field are also provided.