Bibliometric analysis of cognitive dysfunction after traumatic brain injury

Frontiers in Neuroscience, 2025 · DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2025.1534735 · Published: February 25, 2025

Neurology Research Methodology & Design Brain Injury

Simple Explanation

This study examines research trends on cognitive dysfunction following traumatic brain injury (TBI) over the past 20 years using bibliometric analysis. The study analyzes 1,902 articles from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) to identify key journals, institutions, countries, and research topics. The findings provide insights into emerging trends in cognitive dysfunction after TBI, highlighting areas like ferroptosis, cognitive decline, and spinal cord injury.

Study Duration

20 Years

Participants

1,902 articles

Evidence Level

Systematic Review

Key Findings

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The Journal of Neurotrauma is the most productive and influential journal in this field.
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The University of California System leads in the number of published articles.
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Research topics are evolving, with recent hotspots focusing on ferroptosis, cognitive decline, spinal cord injury, and prognosis.

Research Summary

This study analyzed research trends on cognitive dysfunction after traumatic brain injury (TBI) from 2004 to 2023 using bibliometric methods. The analysis identified key journals, institutions, countries, and trending research topics in the field. The findings highlight emerging research areas such as ferroptosis, cognitive decline, and the link between spinal cord injury and cognitive dysfunction after TBI.

Practical Implications

Research Focus

Future research should focus on emerging trends like ferroptosis, cognitive decline, spinal cord injury, and prognosis in cognitive dysfunction after TBI.

Collaboration

Researchers should strengthen scientific cooperation with leading countries in this field, such as the USA and China.

Medical Policy

Medical policy makers should prioritize developing epidemiological databases and enhance support for non-invasive treatment and early neurorehabilitation interventions.

Study Limitations

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The study only used the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database, potentially missing relevant documents.
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Non-English publications were excluded, which may have resulted in the omission of relevant articles.
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Technical limitations in Bibliometrix R led to the exclusion of 21 articles.

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