Global research trends in transcranial magnetic stimulation for stroke (1994-2023): promising, yet requiring further practice.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Scholars have been committed to investigating stroke rehabilitation strategies over many years. Since its invention, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has been increasingly employed in contemporary stroke rehabilitation research. Evidence has shown the significant potential of TMS in stroke research and treatment.

Objective

This article reviews the research conducted on the use of TMS in stroke from 1994 to 2023. This study applied bibliometric analysis to delineate the current research landscape and to anticipate future research hotspots.

Method

The study utilized the Web of Science Core Collection to retrieve and acquire literature data. Various software tools, including VOSviewer (version 1.6.19), CiteSpace (version 6.3.R1), Scimago Graphica (versi

SUBMITTER: Li XY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11390666 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature