What Researchers Did
Researchers analyzed the 100 most-cited hyperbaric oxygen therapy publications from 2011 to 2020 to identify trends in the research landscape.
What They Found
Out of 6,517 publications, the 100 most-cited accounted for 1.5% of all publications and 8.1% (5,509) of total citations. The annual number of hyperbaric oxygen therapy publications remained stationary, with the United States being the leading country of origin for highly cited works.
What This Means for Canadian Patients
Understanding the global trends in hyperbaric oxygen therapy research can help Canadian clinicians and researchers identify influential studies and areas for future investigation. This analysis provides a foundation for evaluating the evidence base that may eventually impact patient care in Canada.
Canadian Relevance
This study did not include any direct Canadian connection or data.
Study Limitations
The analysis was limited to publications retrieved solely from the Scopus database, potentially missing relevant research from other sources.