Technological assessment of transcranial magnetic stimulation based on literature and patent information
10.7644/j.issn.1674-9960.2017.03.014
- VernacularTitle:基于文献和专利信息的经颅磁刺激技术评估研究
- Author:
Runzhou ZHAO
;
Xiegu XU
- Keywords:
transcranial magnetic stimulation;
technology assessment;
research liveness;
technology maturity;
research status
- From:
Military Medical Sciences
2017;41(3):222-226
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To assess the life cycle, focus of research and developments of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) from the perspective of technology management and information research.Methods Based on data sources from the Web of Science Core Collection and Derwent Innovations Index,such research methods as statistical analysis and social network analysis were adopted.The whole dataset was loaded into Bicomb, Loglet Lab and UCINET for further bibliometric analysis and network drawing.Results and Conclusion TMS research is currently quite active.The technology trajectory is in the second phase, having developed from the stage of growth to the stage of maturity.Network structure of TMS is taking shape, and there is still the lack of core technology themes.The present research focus of TMS will provide strong and firm support for its future medical application.In the next phase, research on the mechanism and neurobiological effects of TMS will be a hot spot.For practical assessment of specific technology, we should strengthen data mining and analysis, while bringing in the expert consultation method.
