Mapping Knowledge Landscapes and Evolving Trends of Clinical Hypnotherapy Practice: A Bibliometrics-Based Visualization Analysis.
International journal of general medicine January 1, 2024 Fei-Yi Zhao, Li Li, Peijie Xu et al. 6 citations
A scientometric analysis of 1,549 publications on clinical hypnotherapy from 1994 to 2023 shows a steady annual increase in research output, with an average growth rate of 8.5% and a peak of 134 publications in 2022. The United States is the leading research hub, and collaboration mostly occurs within the same country, institution, or team. High-frequency keywords include "Pain", "Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)", and "Anxiety". Systematic reviews and meta-analyses are common methods, and fMRI and EEG are frequently used to explore neuropsychological mechanisms. Predicted future trends include self-hypnosis, virtual reality hypnotherapy, and comparisons between meditation and hypnotherapy.