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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Abstract

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）。

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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.