AUTHOR=Zhou Yi-Min , Tian Xiuli , Wang Yu-Mei , Wang Shuya , Yang Yan-Lin , Zhou Jian-Xin , Zhang Linlin 

TITLE=A bibliometric analysis of respiratory mechanics research related to acute respiratory distress syndrome from 1985 to 2023

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Medicine

VOLUME=Volume 11 - 2024

YEAR=2024

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/medicine/articles/10.3389/fmed.2024.1420875

DOI=10.3389/fmed.2024.1420875

ISSN=2296-858X

ABSTRACT=Background: Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a severe condition characterized by lung stiffness and compromised gas exchange, often requiring mechanical ventilation for treatment. In addition to its clinical significance, understanding the publication trends and research patterns in respiratory mechanics related to ARDS can provide insights into the evolution of this field from a bibliometric perspective, aiding in strategic planning and resource allocation for future research endeavors.Objective: To explore trends and identify the hotspots in respiratory mechanics research related to ARDS.: All relevant literature on respiratory mechanics of ARDS published between 1985 and 2023 were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) and the retrieval strategy was (TS = (respiratory mechanics OR lung mechanics)) AND (TS = (ARDS OR acute respiratory distress syndrome)). Annual tendencies and citations, contribution of countries, institutions, authors and journal were analyzed by Bibliometrix Biblioshiny. Networks and overlay of authors, institutions, countries, journals, co-citations and keywords were analyzed and visualized by VOSviewer. Results: Our analysis included 1248 articles published between 1985 and 2023, revealing fluctuations in publication output over time. The United States emerged as the leading contributor, with Critical Care Medicine being the most prominent journal. Key research themes included mechanical ventilation, acute lung injury, and protective ventilation strategies. International collaboration was evident, facilitating knowledge exchange and interdisciplinary cooperation. Conclusions: Our study sheds light on the evolving landscape of respiratory mechanics research in ARDS. International collaboration plays a pivotal role in advancing the field, while researchers increasingly focus on personalized approaches to address the complexities of ARDS respiratory mechanics.