Knowledge mapping and emerging trends in cognitive impairment associated with chronic pain: A 2000–2024 bibliometric study
Chronic pain is commonly recognized as a distressing symptom or a standalone disease, with over half of those affected experiencing cognitive impairment, which significantly impacts their quality of life. Despite a recent surge in literature on cognitive impairment associated with chronic pain, a co...
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| author | Li-yuan Zhao Guang-fen Zhang Jian-jun Yang Yu-gang Diao Kenji Hashimoto |
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| description | Chronic pain is commonly recognized as a distressing symptom or a standalone disease, with over half of those affected experiencing cognitive impairment, which significantly impacts their quality of life. Despite a recent surge in literature on cognitive impairment associated with chronic pain, a comprehensive bibliometric analysis in this field has yet to be conducted. In this study, we performed a bibliometric analysis on this topic. We retrieved English-language publications on chronic pain and cognitive impairment from 2000 to 2024 using the Web of Science Core Collection database. These publications were visually analyzed using tools such as VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and the R package “bibliometrix.” We identified 1656 publications from 72 countries/regions across 722 journals on the topic of chronic pain and cognitive impairment. Publication numbers showed a steady increase, peaking in 2022. The United States led in contributions, with Harvard Medical School emerging as the most prominent institution involved. The journal Pain was the most prolific and frequently co-cited in this area. Among the authors, Stefan Duschek was the most productive, while Frederick Wolfe was the most frequently co-cited. Key research areas include investigating the bidirectional long-term effects between chronic pain and cognitive impairment and exploring the mechanisms underlying cognitive changes associated with chronic pain. In conclusion, this study highlights a global surge in research on cognitive impairment related to chronic pain. Emerging hotspots and future research trends point towards brain imaging mechanisms and neuronal circuit-mediated processes. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-aeaa4f9fa2a14196b53dde117b41140f2025-08-20T02:46:50ZengElsevierBrain Research Bulletin1873-27472025-01-0122011117510.1016/j.brainresbull.2024.111175Knowledge mapping and emerging trends in cognitive impairment associated with chronic pain: A 2000–2024 bibliometric studyLi-yuan Zhao0Guang-fen Zhang1Jian-jun Yang2Yu-gang Diao3Kenji Hashimoto4Department of Anesthesiology, Pain and Perioperative Medicine, The first Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, ChinaDepartment of Anesthesiology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, ChinaDepartment of Anesthesiology, Pain and Perioperative Medicine, The first Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, ChinaDepartment of Anesthesiology, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China; Corresponding author.Department of Anesthesiology, Pain and Perioperative Medicine, The first Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China; Chiba University Center for Forensic Mental Health, Chiba 260-8670, Japan; Corresponding author at: Department of Anesthesiology, Pain and Perioperative Medicine, The first Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.Chronic pain is commonly recognized as a distressing symptom or a standalone disease, with over half of those affected experiencing cognitive impairment, which significantly impacts their quality of life. Despite a recent surge in literature on cognitive impairment associated with chronic pain, a comprehensive bibliometric analysis in this field has yet to be conducted. In this study, we performed a bibliometric analysis on this topic. We retrieved English-language publications on chronic pain and cognitive impairment from 2000 to 2024 using the Web of Science Core Collection database. These publications were visually analyzed using tools such as VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and the R package “bibliometrix.” We identified 1656 publications from 72 countries/regions across 722 journals on the topic of chronic pain and cognitive impairment. Publication numbers showed a steady increase, peaking in 2022. The United States led in contributions, with Harvard Medical School emerging as the most prominent institution involved. The journal Pain was the most prolific and frequently co-cited in this area. Among the authors, Stefan Duschek was the most productive, while Frederick Wolfe was the most frequently co-cited. Key research areas include investigating the bidirectional long-term effects between chronic pain and cognitive impairment and exploring the mechanisms underlying cognitive changes associated with chronic pain. In conclusion, this study highlights a global surge in research on cognitive impairment related to chronic pain. Emerging hotspots and future research trends point towards brain imaging mechanisms and neuronal circuit-mediated processes.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0361923024003095Chronic pain-related cognitive impairmentBibliometric analysisVisualization |
| spellingShingle | Li-yuan Zhao Guang-fen Zhang Jian-jun Yang Yu-gang Diao Kenji Hashimoto Knowledge mapping and emerging trends in cognitive impairment associated with chronic pain: A 2000–2024 bibliometric study Brain Research Bulletin Chronic pain-related cognitive impairment Bibliometric analysis Visualization |
| title | Knowledge mapping and emerging trends in cognitive impairment associated with chronic pain: A 2000–2024 bibliometric study |
| title_full | Knowledge mapping and emerging trends in cognitive impairment associated with chronic pain: A 2000–2024 bibliometric study |
| title_fullStr | Knowledge mapping and emerging trends in cognitive impairment associated with chronic pain: A 2000–2024 bibliometric study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Knowledge mapping and emerging trends in cognitive impairment associated with chronic pain: A 2000–2024 bibliometric study |
| title_short | Knowledge mapping and emerging trends in cognitive impairment associated with chronic pain: A 2000–2024 bibliometric study |
| title_sort | knowledge mapping and emerging trends in cognitive impairment associated with chronic pain a 2000 2024 bibliometric study |
| topic | Chronic pain-related cognitive impairment Bibliometric analysis Visualization |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0361923024003095 |
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