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Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Cognitive Impairment Rehabilitation: A Bibliometric Analysis

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Background and aims: As global demographics shift toward an older population, cognitive impairment is becoming increasingly critical. Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), an innovative brain stimulation technique, has the potential to significantly improve cognitive function. Our main aim is to comprehensively analyze the existing literature, identify key aspects of tDCS research in the rehabilitation of cognitive impairment, and predict future trends in this field. Methods: We used the Web of Science (WOS) database to search for English articles and reviews relevant to this topic. For visual analysis of the literature, we employed the WOS analysis tool, CiteSpace, along with VOSviewer software to ensure comprehensive analysis. Results: We included 2940 articles published between 1998 and 2023. Over 25 years, annual publications and citations in this field increased steadily, peaking at 379 articles in 2021. Michael A. Nitsche was a major contributor. Most articles came from developed countries, primarily North America and Europe, and journals generally had modest impact factors. Research in this field primarily aims to treat cognitive impairment resulting from pathological aging or neuropsychiatric disorders, with a particular focus on specific brain regions. Recently, researchers have integrated various treatment modalities with tDCS techniques to actively investigate effective strategies to mitigate cognitive impairments associated with pathological aging. Conclusion: This study presents the first bibliometric analysis of the literature on tDCS in the rehabilitation of cognitive impairment, highlighting key areas of research and emerging trends. These findings provide critical insights for future tDCS interventions targeting cognitive impairment associated with pathological aging.
Xu, Ying (57198773025); Huang, Haoyu (58736638600); Wu, Mengyuan (58541867600); Zhuang, Zesen (58803997600); Liu, Hong (57575871000); Hou, Meijin (57192951596); Chen, Cong (57224203868)
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Cognitive Impairment Rehabilitation: A Bibliometric Analysis
2025
10.1016/j.arcmed.2024.103086
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85204782457&doi=10.1016%2fj.arcmed.2024.103086&partnerID=40&md5=ce4cce7a7002734f51034a1028c5b195
National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Rehabilitation Medicine Technology, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fujian, Fuzhou, China; College of Rehabilitation Medicine, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fujian, Fuzhou, China
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