Mapping the landscape and structure of global research on binge eating disorder: Visualization and bibliometric analysis

Zyoud, Sa’ed H; Shakhshir, Muna; Abushanab, Amani S; Koni, Amer; Shahwan, Moyad; Jairoun, Ammar Abdulrahman; Al-Jabi, Samah W.

doi:10.5498/wjp.v12.i7.982

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“…One way of stimulating such research is to provide a bibliometric study of prevention trials [ 17 ]. To our knowledge, although there are a few bibliometric studies on EDs [ 18 , 19 ], their trends [ 18 ], and binge eating [ 20 ], there are no specific bibliometric analyses of the prevention of EDs.…”

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A Bibliometric Analysis of Scientific Publications on Eating Disorder Prevention in the Past Three Decades

Liao,

Scaltritti,

et al. 2024

Nutrients

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Background: Eating disorders (EDs) present a growing concern due to their widespread occurrence and chronic course, the low access to evidence-based treatment, and the significant burden they place on the patients and society. This picture justifies intensive focus on the prevention of EDs. The current study provides the first bibliometric analysis of research on the prevention of EDs, focusing on trends and contributions, to prompt further prevention research. Methods: We conducted a bibliometric analysis of publications on the prevention of EDs using the Web of Science database, from 1993 to 2023. Focusing on universal and selective prevention strategies, our study involved a rigorous selection process, narrowing down from 10,546 to 383 relevant papers through manual screening. The analysis utilized the “bibliometrix” R package (version 4.2.2) and Python (version 3.9.6) for data processing, with VOSviewer employed for mapping collaboration networks. Results: Our analysis revealed a consistent annual growth rate of 10.85% in ED prevention research publications, with significant contributions from the “International Journal of Eating Disorders” and some notable authors. The United States emerged as the dominant contributor. The analysis also highlighted key trends, including a surge in publications between 2010 and 2017, and the role of major institutions in advancing research in this field. Discussion: The increasing rate of publications on the prevention of EDs is encouraging. However, the actual number of studies on the prevention of EDs are limited, and the majority of this work is performed by a few research groups. Given the high concentration of publications within a few countries and research groups, increased funding, facilitation of prevention research on a wider scale, and engagement of more researchers and further collaboration are called for.

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A Bibliometric Analysis of Scientific Publications on Eating Disorder Prevention in the Past Three Decades

Liao,

Scaltritti,

et al. 2024

Nutrients

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Eating disorders, primary care, and stigma: an analysis of research trends and patterns

Kurdak,

Tiyekli,

Özcan

et al. 2023

Front. Psychiatry

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Eating disorders (EDs) are a growing concern affecting millions worldwide. Early detection and treatment are crucial, but stigma can prevent people from seeking help. Primary care providers can play a critical role in early detection by coordinating care with other professionals. Understanding the research landscape on EDs, primary care, and stigma is essential for identifying knowledge gaps to direct future research and improve management. In this study, we aimed to analyze the scientific trends and patterns in research about EDs, primary care, and stigma. A bibliometric analysis was conducted using the Web of Science database to collect articles published between May 1986 and May 2023. Bibliometric indicators were utilized to examine authorship, collaboration patterns, and influential papers. Topic analysis was performed to identify stigma-related terms within the dataset. A total of 541 research articles were analyzed, and it was found that the average number of publications per year has increased linearly from nearly zero in 1986 to 41 in 2022. One of the study’s main findings is that despite this linear increase over the years, the subject of stigma did not take a prominent place in the literature. Only a few stigma concepts could be identified with the topic analysis. The authors in the field are also interested in; screening, neurotic symptoms, training, adolescent, obesity-related conditions, and family. One-third of all publications were from 15 journals. However, only two of them were primary healthcare journals. Leading authors’ collaborations were another critical finding from the network analysis. This may help to expand primary care related EDs research to end the mental health stigma. This study provides insights into the research trends and patterns regarding eating disorders, primary care, and stigma. Our findings highlight the need to address primary care’s impact and stigma on EDs. The identified research gaps can guide future studies to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of eating disorders in primary care settings.

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Mapping the landscape and structure of global research on binge eating disorder: Visualization and bibliometric analysis

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A Bibliometric Analysis of Scientific Publications on Eating Disorder Prevention in the Past Three Decades

A Bibliometric Analysis of Scientific Publications on Eating Disorder Prevention in the Past Three Decades

Eating disorders, primary care, and stigma: an analysis of research trends and patterns

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