Global research trends in music therapy for surgery: a bibliometric analysis (2009–2023)

Abstract Music therapy, known for its profound impact on human emotions and physiology, has gained increasing attention for its applications in medical settings, particularly in surgery. This study conducted a bibliometric analysis of publications on the application of music therapy in surgery from...

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Main Authors: Xiaoping Xu, Zhenglan Zhong, Yong Yi
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Published: BMC 2025-01-01
Series:Perioperative Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13741-025-00496-x
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description Abstract Music therapy, known for its profound impact on human emotions and physiology, has gained increasing attention for its applications in medical settings, particularly in surgery. This study conducted a bibliometric analysis of publications on the application of music therapy in surgery from 2009 to 2023, utilizing the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) as the primary database. A total of 479 publications were analyzed using VOSviewer, CiteSpace, Microsoft Excel, and online bibliometric tools. Findings indicate a steady increase in annual publications since 2009, peaking in 2021. The USA leads global research efforts with 31.7% of publications, followed by China (17.7%) and Italy (10%). Harvard University was identified as the top contributing institution, while the Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing was the primary publishing journal, and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews was the highest co-cited journal. Cao Hua contributed the most publications, and Nilsson U was identified as the most co-cited author (n = 131). Keyword analysis highlighted anxiety, therapy, music therapy, and pain as primary research trends. This study provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of music therapy research in surgical contexts. Future efforts should focus on expanding interdisciplinary collaborations, exploring advanced technologies for personalized interventions, and investigating optimal implementation strategies to enhance the integration of music therapy into surgical practice.
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spelling doaj-art-254009c529874cebb0cc522aee3c8c0d2025-02-02T12:34:47ZengBMCPerioperative Medicine2047-05252025-01-0114111110.1186/s13741-025-00496-xGlobal research trends in music therapy for surgery: a bibliometric analysis (2009–2023)Xiaoping Xu0Zhenglan Zhong1Yong Yi2Department of Neurosurgery, the Second People’s Hospital of YibinDepartment of Sterilization and Supply Center, the Second People’s Hospital of YibinDepartment of Neurosurgery, the Second People’s Hospital of YibinAbstract Music therapy, known for its profound impact on human emotions and physiology, has gained increasing attention for its applications in medical settings, particularly in surgery. This study conducted a bibliometric analysis of publications on the application of music therapy in surgery from 2009 to 2023, utilizing the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) as the primary database. A total of 479 publications were analyzed using VOSviewer, CiteSpace, Microsoft Excel, and online bibliometric tools. Findings indicate a steady increase in annual publications since 2009, peaking in 2021. The USA leads global research efforts with 31.7% of publications, followed by China (17.7%) and Italy (10%). Harvard University was identified as the top contributing institution, while the Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing was the primary publishing journal, and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews was the highest co-cited journal. Cao Hua contributed the most publications, and Nilsson U was identified as the most co-cited author (n = 131). Keyword analysis highlighted anxiety, therapy, music therapy, and pain as primary research trends. This study provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of music therapy research in surgical contexts. Future efforts should focus on expanding interdisciplinary collaborations, exploring advanced technologies for personalized interventions, and investigating optimal implementation strategies to enhance the integration of music therapy into surgical practice.https://doi.org/10.1186/s13741-025-00496-xMusic therapySurgeryBibliometric analysisVOSviewerCiteSpace
spellingShingle Xiaoping Xu
Zhenglan Zhong
Yong Yi
Global research trends in music therapy for surgery: a bibliometric analysis (2009–2023)
Perioperative Medicine
Music therapy
Surgery
Bibliometric analysis
VOSviewer
CiteSpace
title Global research trends in music therapy for surgery: a bibliometric analysis (2009–2023)
title_full Global research trends in music therapy for surgery: a bibliometric analysis (2009–2023)
title_fullStr Global research trends in music therapy for surgery: a bibliometric analysis (2009–2023)
title_full_unstemmed Global research trends in music therapy for surgery: a bibliometric analysis (2009–2023)
title_short Global research trends in music therapy for surgery: a bibliometric analysis (2009–2023)
title_sort global research trends in music therapy for surgery a bibliometric analysis 2009 2023
topic Music therapy
Surgery
Bibliometric analysis
VOSviewer
CiteSpace
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s13741-025-00496-x
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