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ArticleWorld journal of psychiatry2025

Comprehensive bibliometric analysis of pharmacotherapy for bipolar disorders: Present trends and future directions.

Bo-Fan Chen, Li Liu, Fang-Zhen Lin, Hai-Min Zeng, Hai-Qiang Huang, Chun-Fang Zhang, Cong-Cong Liu, Xiang Chen, Jie Peng, Yun-Fa Wang and 6 more

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16 authors.

Bo-Fan ChenThe Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China.
Li LiuThe Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China.
Fang-Zhen LinThe Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China.
Hai-Min ZengThe Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China.
Hai-Qiang HuangThe Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China.
Chun-Fang ZhangThe Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China.
Cong-Cong LiuThe Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China.
Xiang ChenDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China.
Jie PengThe Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China.
Yun-Fa WangThe Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China.
Zhi-Lin WangThe Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China.
Bin ChenThe Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China.
De-Le LiuJiangxi Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang Medical College, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China.
Yun LiuDepartment of Psychiatry, Jiangxi Mental Hospital, Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330029, Jiangxi Province, China.
Zheng-Zheng LiThe Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China.
Xin-Xing ZengThe Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundBipolar disorder (BD) is a severe mental illness characterized by significant mood swings. Effective drug treatment modalities are crucial for managing BD.

aimTo analyze the current status and future trends of global research on BD drug treatment over the last decade.

methodsThe Web of Science Core Collection database spanning from 2015 to 2024 was utilized to retrieve literature related to BD drug treatment. A total of 2624 articles were extracted. Data visualization and analysis were conducted using CiteSpace, VOSviewer, Pajek, Scimago Graphica, and R-studio bibliometrix to identify research hotspots, key contributors, and future trends.

resultsThe United States, China, and the United Kingdom have made the most significant contributions to research on BD drug treatment and formed notable research collaboration networks. The University of Pittsburgh, Massachusetts General Hospital, and the University of Michigan have been identified as the major research institutions in this field. The

conclusionThis study provides a detailed overview of the field of BD drug treatment, highlighting key contributors, research hotspots, and future directions. The study findings can be employed as a reference for future research and policymaking, which may enable further development and optimization of BD pharmacotherapy.

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Bibliometric analysisBipolar disorderDrug treatmentMental disorderVisualization

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PMCPMC11684214

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