Application of non-invasive brain stimulation in Alzheimer's disease: a bibliometrics analysis
10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2025.02.009
- VernacularTitle:非侵入性脑刺激在阿尔茨海默病中应用的文献计量分析
- Author:
Qi ZHANG
1
;
Wenyu SUN
2
;
Zhenmei GAO
2
;
Rui LIU
1
;
Tianao ZHANG
1
Author Information
1. College of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ji'nan, Shandong 250355, China
2. Department of Rehabilitation Physiotherapy, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ji'nan, Shandong 250012, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Alzheimer's disease;
non-invasive brain stimulation;
transcranial pulse stimulation;
bibliometrics
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2025;31(2):194-208
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
ObjectiveTo analyze the research hotspot and future trend of non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) in Alzheimer's disease. MethodsRelevant literature on application of NIBS in Alzheimer's disease from January, 2014 to October, 2024 was retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection database. CiteSpace 6.4.R1 was used to perform a bibliometric analysis and to create knowledge maps, including annual publication volume, countries, institutions, authors, keywords and co-cited references. ResultsA total of 731 articles were included, showing an increasing trend in annual publication volume. The United States was the leading country in publication volume, Harvard University was the most productive institution, and Giacomo Koch was the most prolific author. Brain Stimulation was the most frequently cited journal. Highly focused keywords included cognitive impairment, memory, dementia, transcranial magnetic stimulation and transcranial direct current stimulation. Bursting keywords in the past two years included transcranial alternating current stimulation, functional magnetic resonance imaging, brain-derived neurotrophic factor and oxidative stress. ConclusionResearch interest in NIBS within the field of Alzheimer's disease has been steadily increasing. The research hotspots include the effect and mechanism of NIBS on cognitive function and the impact of stimulating different brain regions on cognitive outcome. Future research may focus on integrating NIBS with techniques such as functional magnetic resonance imaging to achieve individualized and precise stimulation.
