Knowledge Mapping of International Research on Acupuncture for Chronic Pain: A Bibliometric Analysis

Jiao, Hongguan; Ding, Ran; Jin, Pukai; Wang, Junwen; Xu, Jiahui; Tian, Wei

doi:10.2147/jpr.s392796

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“…Knowledge graph technology can help visualize patterns and relationships discovered through data mining, making it easier to understand and make decisions based on the insights gained. Jiao et al [51] employed knowledge graph technology to evaluate the existing research landscape surrounding acupuncture as a therapeutic intervention for chronic pain. This comprehensive analysis aimed to identify the current state of knowledge and outline potential avenues for future advancements in this field.…”

Section: Data-driven Acupuncture Prescription: From Evidence To Practicementioning

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Intelligent Acupuncture: Data-driven Revolution of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bao,

Ding,

Zhang

et al. 2023

Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine

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Acupuncture, a form of traditional Chinese medicine with a history of 2000 years in China, has gained wider acceptance worldwide as a complementary therapy. Studies have examined its effectiveness in various health conditions and it is commonly used alongside conventional medical treatments. With the development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, new possibilities for improving the efficacy and precision of acupuncture have emerged. This study explored the combination of traditional acupuncture and AI technology from three perspectives: acupuncture diagnosis, prescription, and treatment evaluation. The study aimed to provide cutting-edge direction and theoretical assistance for the development of an acupuncture robot.

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Section: Data-driven Acupuncture Prescription: From Evidence To Practicementioning

confidence: 99%

Intelligent Acupuncture: Data-driven Revolution of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bao,

Ding,

Zhang

et al. 2023

Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine

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“… 10 This method has been widely utilized to investigate the knowledge structure, dynamic progress, and trending topics of acupuncture for stroke. 9 It does this by evaluating countries, institutions, journals, authors and keywords that contain information hidden in the literature, 11 to help scientists to establish further research directions.…”

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Bibliometric Analysis: Research Trends and Performances of Stroke on Acupuncture

Yang,

Cui,

Zhao

et al. 2024

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Purpose This study aimed to apply the bibliometric analysis to summarize acupuncture therapy for stroke, demonstrated and evaluated the trends, major research hotspots and frontier areas. Materials and Methods Articles on acupuncture for stroke were selected from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) from the inception of the database up until 2023. CiteSpace software was performed to conduct the collaborative analysis of networks of countries, institutions, authors and cited authors, journals and cited journals, cited references, keywords clustering and burstiness analysis. Results A total of 1141 articles were retrieved. China was the most productive country (851) and had the greatest centrality (0.43). Beijing Univ Chinese Med (86) contributed to the most publications. Chen LD (31) and Tao J (31) were the most prolific authors, of which all from Fujian Univ Tradit Chinese Med. Wu P (124) from Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Canada, was the most cited author. Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (89) was the most productive journal, while Stroke (744) was first cited journals. Stimulation, recovery, ischemic stroke, electroacupuncture, rehabilitation were the most high-frequency keywords. Future research in this area will pay more attention to the evaluation of the effectiveness of acupuncture therapeutics in treating stroke, conducting the clinical research on cognitive ability, quality of life and partial function of stroke patients, and basic research related to mechanisms. Conclusion The publications on acupuncture in stroke have shown major development, but the international cooperation for academic exchange among researchers and institutions remained to be strengthened to promote interdisciplinary and academic innovation. Furthermore, except for the molecular mechanism of acupuncture in treating functional rehabilitation of stroke, exploring the more high-quality clinical studies may become a key point based on the evidence-based medicine.

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“…The therapeutic efficacy of acupuncture as a non-pharmacological approach to managing CP and emotional disorders has gained considerable recognition. 10 , 11 In contrast to pharmacological interventions, acupuncture not only ameliorates pain and associated emotional disturbances in individuals with CP but also presents negligible toxic side effects. 12 Consequently, acupuncture holds promise in significantly reducing healthcare expenditures.…”

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Research Trends of Acupuncture Therapy for Chronic Pain-Related Depression or Anxiety from 2003 to 2023: A Bibliometric Analysis

Yang,

Wang,

et al. 2023

JPR

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Background Chronic pain (CP) as a long-lasting stressor can often cause mood disorders, such as depression or anxiety. The comorbidity of CP and mood disorders poses challenges for treatment and increases healthcare costs. Acupuncture has emerged as a widely utilized approach to alleviate both CP and mood disorders. However, there is a lack of well-established bibliometric analyses in this area of research. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the current hotspots and research trends regarding the use of acupuncture for treating CP-related depression or anxiety. Methods We searched the Web of Science Core Collection spanning from 2003 to 2023 to identify relevant literature about the use of acupuncture for treating CP-related depression or anxiety. Bibliometric and visualization analyses were performed using CiteSpace 5.7.R5 and Vosviewer 1.6.19 software. Results A total of 254 articles published between 2003 and 2023 were included, revealing an upward trajectory with some fluctuations in publication numbers over the past two decades. China and the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine were the most productive country and institution in this field. Fang JQ and Vickers AJ ascended as the most prolific and influential authors, respectively. Trials was the journal with the highest number of publications, while Pain and BMJ-British Medical Journal exhibited the highest citation and centrality, respectively. “Acupuncture”, “depression”, and “chronic pain” were the top three keywords. The hotspots in this domain encompass types of chronic pain that predispose to negative mood, including fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and neuropathic pain. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs), mechanisms, and evidence-based evaluations are the main research directions. Conclusion This study uses bibliometric techniques to analyze the research hotspots and forefronts of acupuncture as a therapeutic approach for CP-related depression or anxiety. Our objective is to provide researchers with valuable references and identify research focal points for future investigations.

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Knowledge Mapping of International Research on Acupuncture for Chronic Pain: A Bibliometric Analysis

Cited by 10 publications

References 96 publications

Intelligent Acupuncture: Data-driven Revolution of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Intelligent Acupuncture: Data-driven Revolution of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bibliometric Analysis: Research Trends and Performances of Stroke on Acupuncture

Research Trends of Acupuncture Therapy for Chronic Pain-Related Depression or Anxiety from 2003 to 2023: A Bibliometric Analysis

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