Bibliometric Study of the Comorbidity of Pain and Depression Research.

ABSTRACT: Background:Comorbid pain and depression occur with high prevalence in clinical observations, and published academic journals about them have been increasing in number over time. However, few studies used the bibliometric method to analyze the general aspects of scientific researches on the comorbidity of pain and depression. The aim of this study is to systematically provide global scientific research in the comorbidity of pain and depression from 1980 to 2018. Methods:The published papers were searched between 1980 and 2018 in Web of Science. Publications related to comorbid pain and depression research were included. The language was restricted to English, and no species limitations were specified. Results:A total of 2,519 papers met the inclusion criteria in our study. The results revea

SUBMITTER: Wang XQ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6854239 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature