SynthesisFrontiers in medicine2025
Chinese herbal medicine for chronic pain: a bibliometric analysis based on integrated databases (2011-2024).
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3 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Research hotspots and trends in the application of Chinese herbal medicine for cancer pain management: a bibliometric study.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Pooled it
- Evaluation of Wound-Healing Potential of Plant Extracts via Picture Fuzzy Multi-Attribute Decision-Making.ACS omega · 2026Article
- Breaking the vicious cycle: a bibliometric and visual analysis of the bidirectional relationship between pruritus and negative emotions.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Review
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Abstract
Background: Chronic pain has become an increasingly prevalent issue in primary care. Current management in modern medicine for chronic pain often remains unsatisfactory. Chinese herbal medicine has gained growing recognition as a complementary approach. However, there is still a lack of methodical bibliometric analysis in this field. This study aims to review the research landscape, assess the current state of research, and explore prospects through a bibliometric analysis of Chinese herbal medicine for chronic pain in primary care. Methods: Relevant literature published between 2011 and 2024 was retrieved from the Science Citation Index Expanded within the Web of Science Core Collection for this primary bibliometric analysis. Additionally, clinical trials from the PubMed database were selected to evaluate clinical research progress. Visualization tools, including CiteSpace and VOSviewer, were employed to analyze journals, institutions, keywords, publication trends, keyword bursts, and reference bursts. The entire research process adhered to the BIBLIO checklist. Results: A total of 471 publications were included in the analysis, indicating a steady annual increase in research on Chinese herbal medicine for chronic pain. The Conclusion: The study provides a comprehensive bibliometric overview of the current status and research hotspots in the field, offering valuable insights for future investigations. The findings highlight the growing academic interest and increasing international recognition of Chinese herbal medicine in this field within primary care settings.
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