What Researchers Did
Researchers identified and analyzed the top 100 most-cited hyperbaric oxygen therapy articles published from 2000 to 2010 to determine major research directions.
What They Found
They found 2,362 HBO2T articles were retrieved, with annual publications increasing over the decade. Over half (52/100) of the top-cited articles originated from the United States. Research focused primarily on stroke (20 articles), radiation injury (11), carbon monoxide (10), and wounds (9), collectively accounting for 50% of the top-cited studies.
What This Means for Canadian Patients
This study provides an overview of the most influential research areas in hyperbaric oxygen therapy, which could inform Canadian clinicians about established treatment applications. Understanding these global research trends may help guide future clinical practice and resource allocation for HBO2T in Canada.
Canadian Relevance
The study itself has no direct Canadian connection as it focuses on global top-cited articles and author nationalities, with the United States being the most prominent.
Study Limitations
A limitation is that the study only tracked citations in Google Scholar and focused on articles published within a specific 10-year period, potentially missing other relevant research.