Research hotspots and future trends in auricular acupoint therapy over the past decade
10.3760/cma.j.cn115682-20250210-00594
- VernacularTitle:耳穴领域近十年的研究热点和未来研究趋势
- Author:
Qingqin LI
1
;
Qin XU
;
Feng GONG
;
Jie QIN
;
Yu JIN
;
Tingting LU
Author Information
1. 深圳市第二人民医院/深圳大学第一附属医院中西医结合科，深圳 518000
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Auricular acupoint therapy;
Bibliometrics;
Research hotspots
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2025;31(33):4553-4558
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To conduct a bibliometric analysis of research on auricular acupoint therapy (AAT) published between 2014 and 2024 in the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) , in order to identify research hotspots and explore future research trends.Methods:CiteSpace, VOSviewer, and CNKI's bibliometric visualization platform were used to analyze publications from multiple perspectives, including annual publication trends, institutional distribution, author collaboration networks, keyword co-occurrence, and journal sources.Results:From 2014 to 2024, research on auricular acupoint therapy underwent a transition from rapid growth to steady development. The research focus shifted from traditional Chinese medicine theories to integration with modern neuroscience and technology. Domestic research was primarily concentrated in universities and institutes of traditional Chinese medicine, with collaboration mainly occurring at the regional level. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) became the predominant study design, although issues related to methodological rigor persist. Keyword analysis showed a shift in research hotspots from traditional conditions like headache and insomnia to contemporary health concerns such as depression, anxiety, and hyperlipidemia.Conclusions:Auricular acupoint therapy is increasingly incorporating modern scientific and technological approaches. Research methodologies are becoming more standardized, and areas of application are continuously expanding. Future studies should focus on enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration, improving research design quality, and deepening international cooperation to promote the broader adoption and development of AAT within the global healthcare system.
