Research trends and hot topics of wearable sensors in wound care over past 18 years: A bibliometric analysis

Objective: This study determined the development trends, analyzed collaboration networks, and identified research hotspots in the field of wearable sensors for wound care from 2007 to 2024 using a rigorous bibliometric analysis approach. Methods: Bibliometric and scientometric analyses were performe...

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Main Authors: Shuilan Bao, Yiren Wang, Li Yao, Shouying Chen, Xiuting Wang, Yamei Luo, Hongbin Lyu, Yang Yu, Ping Zhou, Yun Zhou
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Shouying Chen
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Yamei Luo
Hongbin Lyu
Yang Yu
Ping Zhou
Yun Zhou
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description Objective: This study determined the development trends, analyzed collaboration networks, and identified research hotspots in the field of wearable sensors for wound care from 2007 to 2024 using a rigorous bibliometric analysis approach. Methods: Bibliometric and scientometric analyses were performed utilizing data sourced from the Web of Science Core Collection database. This study examined publication trends, contributions from various countries and institutions, author productivity, keyword prevalence, and citation patterns to discern research hotspots and potential future avenues in the application of wearable sensors for wound care. Results: This study included 1177 articles, which demonstrated a marked increase in publications since 2016 and underscores the burgeoning interest in wearable sensors for wound care. China and the United States have emerged as prominent contributors to the research field, exhibiting numerous international collaborations. An analysis of keywords and citation bursts highlighted wound healing, hydrogels, and sensors as the key research foci with recent trends shifting towards the integration of wearable technology with advanced materials and artificial intelligence for advanced wound management. The research landscape is characterized by a diverse network of international collaborations and an emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches that integrate materials science, sensor technology, and clinical applications. Conclusion: The utilization of wearable sensors in wound care constitutes a rapidly progressing area of research, garnering significant interest and promising avenues for future advances. The integration of wearable sensors with advanced materials and AI technologies presents a frontier of opportunity for innovating wound care methodologies, enhancing patient outcomes, and optimizing the allocation of healthcare resources.
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spelling doaj-art-3a147059ed6748d69a9da8dacfa417032024-11-12T05:19:15ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402024-10-011020e38762Research trends and hot topics of wearable sensors in wound care over past 18 years: A bibliometric analysisShuilan Bao0Yiren Wang1Li Yao2Shouying Chen3Xiuting Wang4Yamei Luo5Hongbin Lyu6Yang Yu7Ping Zhou8Yun Zhou9School of Nursing, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China; Wound Healing Basic Research and Clinical Applications Key Laboratory of Luzhou, School of Nursing, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, ChinaSchool of Nursing, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China; Wound Healing Basic Research and Clinical Applications Key Laboratory of Luzhou, School of Nursing, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, ChinaSchool of Nursing, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China; Wound Healing Basic Research and Clinical Applications Key Laboratory of Luzhou, School of Nursing, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, ChinaSchool of Nursing, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China; Wound Healing Basic Research and Clinical Applications Key Laboratory of Luzhou, School of Nursing, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, ChinaCollege School of Intelligent Manufacturing and Automotive Engineering, Luzhou Vocational & Technical College, Luzhou 646000, ChinaSchool of Medical Information and Engineering, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, ChinaDepartment of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, ChinaSchool of Basic Medical Science, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China; Corresponding author.Wound Healing Basic Research and Clinical Applications Key Laboratory of Luzhou, School of Nursing, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China; Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China; Corresponding author. Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China.Wound Healing Basic Research and Clinical Applications Key Laboratory of Luzhou, School of Nursing, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China; School of Medical Information and Engineering, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China; Department of Psychiatric, The Zigong Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Zigong 643000, China; Corresponding author. Wound Healing Basic Research and Clinical Applications Key Laboratory of Luzhou, School of Nursing, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China.Objective: This study determined the development trends, analyzed collaboration networks, and identified research hotspots in the field of wearable sensors for wound care from 2007 to 2024 using a rigorous bibliometric analysis approach. Methods: Bibliometric and scientometric analyses were performed utilizing data sourced from the Web of Science Core Collection database. This study examined publication trends, contributions from various countries and institutions, author productivity, keyword prevalence, and citation patterns to discern research hotspots and potential future avenues in the application of wearable sensors for wound care. Results: This study included 1177 articles, which demonstrated a marked increase in publications since 2016 and underscores the burgeoning interest in wearable sensors for wound care. China and the United States have emerged as prominent contributors to the research field, exhibiting numerous international collaborations. An analysis of keywords and citation bursts highlighted wound healing, hydrogels, and sensors as the key research foci with recent trends shifting towards the integration of wearable technology with advanced materials and artificial intelligence for advanced wound management. The research landscape is characterized by a diverse network of international collaborations and an emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches that integrate materials science, sensor technology, and clinical applications. Conclusion: The utilization of wearable sensors in wound care constitutes a rapidly progressing area of research, garnering significant interest and promising avenues for future advances. The integration of wearable sensors with advanced materials and AI technologies presents a frontier of opportunity for innovating wound care methodologies, enhancing patient outcomes, and optimizing the allocation of healthcare resources.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024147937Wearable sensorWound careBibliometrics analysisBiomaterialsSensor
spellingShingle Shuilan Bao
Yiren Wang
Li Yao
Shouying Chen
Xiuting Wang
Yamei Luo
Hongbin Lyu
Yang Yu
Ping Zhou
Yun Zhou
Research trends and hot topics of wearable sensors in wound care over past 18 years: A bibliometric analysis
Heliyon
Wearable sensor
Wound care
Bibliometrics analysis
Biomaterials
Sensor
title Research trends and hot topics of wearable sensors in wound care over past 18 years: A bibliometric analysis
title_full Research trends and hot topics of wearable sensors in wound care over past 18 years: A bibliometric analysis
title_fullStr Research trends and hot topics of wearable sensors in wound care over past 18 years: A bibliometric analysis
title_full_unstemmed Research trends and hot topics of wearable sensors in wound care over past 18 years: A bibliometric analysis
title_short Research trends and hot topics of wearable sensors in wound care over past 18 years: A bibliometric analysis
title_sort research trends and hot topics of wearable sensors in wound care over past 18 years a bibliometric analysis
topic Wearable sensor
Wound care
Bibliometrics analysis
Biomaterials
Sensor
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024147937
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