Knowledge Mapping Analysis of Research on Pregnancy-Related Pelvic Girdle Pain (PPGP) from 2002 to 2022 Using Bibliometrics

Linli Xu,1,* Yuanchao Li,2,* Yanan He,2,* Mengtong Chen,2 Yuting Zhang,2 Chunlong Liu,2 Li Zhang1 1Department of Obstetrics, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People’s Republic of China; 2Clinical College of Acupuncture, Moxibustion, and Re...

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Main Authors: Xu L, Li Y, He Y, Chen M, Zhang Y, Liu C, Zhang L
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Published: Dove Medical Press 2024-02-01
Series:Journal of Pain Research
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author Xu L
Li Y
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description Linli Xu,1,* Yuanchao Li,2,* Yanan He,2,* Mengtong Chen,2 Yuting Zhang,2 Chunlong Liu,2 Li Zhang1 1Department of Obstetrics, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People’s Republic of China; 2Clinical College of Acupuncture, Moxibustion, and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Li Zhang, Department of Obstetrics, Guangdong Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People’s Republic of China, Tel +8613432213940, Email 413788598@qq.comBackground: Pregnancy-related Pelvic Girdle Pain (PPGP) is a prevalent condition characterized by various physiological and pathological processes in the female body. The objective of this study is to offer a comprehensive understanding of the current research landscape, key areas of interest, and potential future directions in the field of PPGP.Methods: Using Web of Science, we explored PPGP literature from 2002 to 2022. VOSviewer and CiteSpace facilitated a quantitative analysis, revealing co-authorship patterns, co-occurring themes, citations, and co-citations.Results: We identified, peaking at 99 publications in 2021. The United States led with 138 publications and the highest citation count (3160). The Karolinska Institute boasted the highest tally of publications (n = 21). Regarding the volume of publications, the esteemed journal of BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth attained the foremost position. Notably, Gutke, Annelie emerged as the most prolific and highly cited author. The analysis of keyword co-occurrence and co-citation clustering unveiled an intricate tapestry of PPGP studies, spanning various domains including risk factors, mechanistic intricacies, diagnostic benchmark, treatment modalities, and far-reaching ramifications on one’s quality of life.Conclusion: Research endeavors exploring PPGP have unveiled an enduring trajectory of growth in contemporary times. The existing body of research primarily focuses on delving into the intricate interplay of epidemiological factors and the profound implications of interventions encompassing physical therapy, exercise protocols, and diverse modes of pain management within the domain of PPGP. Multidisciplinary integration encapsulates a prevailing trajectory of progress within this domain, while the focal point of future inquiries into PPGP may revolve around subjects pertaining to standardized outcome reporting.Keywords: pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain, bibliometric analysis, CiteSpace, VOSviewer, therapeutic
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spelling doaj.art-8b5b76fb9ac34053a62e47d31ff5e1142024-02-13T19:43:10ZengDove Medical PressJournal of Pain Research1178-70902024-02-01Volume 1764366690444Knowledge Mapping Analysis of Research on Pregnancy-Related Pelvic Girdle Pain (PPGP) from 2002 to 2022 Using BibliometricsXu LLi YHe YChen MZhang YLiu CZhang LLinli Xu,1,* Yuanchao Li,2,* Yanan He,2,* Mengtong Chen,2 Yuting Zhang,2 Chunlong Liu,2 Li Zhang1 1Department of Obstetrics, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People’s Republic of China; 2Clinical College of Acupuncture, Moxibustion, and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Li Zhang, Department of Obstetrics, Guangdong Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People’s Republic of China, Tel +8613432213940, Email 413788598@qq.comBackground: Pregnancy-related Pelvic Girdle Pain (PPGP) is a prevalent condition characterized by various physiological and pathological processes in the female body. The objective of this study is to offer a comprehensive understanding of the current research landscape, key areas of interest, and potential future directions in the field of PPGP.Methods: Using Web of Science, we explored PPGP literature from 2002 to 2022. VOSviewer and CiteSpace facilitated a quantitative analysis, revealing co-authorship patterns, co-occurring themes, citations, and co-citations.Results: We identified, peaking at 99 publications in 2021. The United States led with 138 publications and the highest citation count (3160). The Karolinska Institute boasted the highest tally of publications (n = 21). Regarding the volume of publications, the esteemed journal of BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth attained the foremost position. Notably, Gutke, Annelie emerged as the most prolific and highly cited author. The analysis of keyword co-occurrence and co-citation clustering unveiled an intricate tapestry of PPGP studies, spanning various domains including risk factors, mechanistic intricacies, diagnostic benchmark, treatment modalities, and far-reaching ramifications on one’s quality of life.Conclusion: Research endeavors exploring PPGP have unveiled an enduring trajectory of growth in contemporary times. The existing body of research primarily focuses on delving into the intricate interplay of epidemiological factors and the profound implications of interventions encompassing physical therapy, exercise protocols, and diverse modes of pain management within the domain of PPGP. Multidisciplinary integration encapsulates a prevailing trajectory of progress within this domain, while the focal point of future inquiries into PPGP may revolve around subjects pertaining to standardized outcome reporting.Keywords: pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain, bibliometric analysis, CiteSpace, VOSviewer, therapeutichttps://www.dovepress.com/knowledge-mapping-analysis-of-research-on-pregnancy-related-pelvic-gir-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-JPRpregnancy-related pelvic girdle painbibliometric analysiscitespacevosviewertherapeutic
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Knowledge Mapping Analysis of Research on Pregnancy-Related Pelvic Girdle Pain (PPGP) from 2002 to 2022 Using Bibliometrics
Journal of Pain Research
pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain
bibliometric analysis
citespace
vosviewer
therapeutic
title Knowledge Mapping Analysis of Research on Pregnancy-Related Pelvic Girdle Pain (PPGP) from 2002 to 2022 Using Bibliometrics
title_full Knowledge Mapping Analysis of Research on Pregnancy-Related Pelvic Girdle Pain (PPGP) from 2002 to 2022 Using Bibliometrics
title_fullStr Knowledge Mapping Analysis of Research on Pregnancy-Related Pelvic Girdle Pain (PPGP) from 2002 to 2022 Using Bibliometrics
title_full_unstemmed Knowledge Mapping Analysis of Research on Pregnancy-Related Pelvic Girdle Pain (PPGP) from 2002 to 2022 Using Bibliometrics
title_short Knowledge Mapping Analysis of Research on Pregnancy-Related Pelvic Girdle Pain (PPGP) from 2002 to 2022 Using Bibliometrics
title_sort knowledge mapping analysis of research on pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain ppgp from 2002 to 2022 using bibliometrics
topic pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain
bibliometric analysis
citespace
vosviewer
therapeutic
url https://www.dovepress.com/knowledge-mapping-analysis-of-research-on-pregnancy-related-pelvic-gir-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-JPR
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