A visualized and scientometric analysis of research trends of weight loss in overweight/obese children and adolescents (1958–2021)

• DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.928720
• Publication Date: 2022-10-20T11:16:39Z
• Authors: Guotao Sun; Long Li; Xiaolin Zhang
• Keywords: Discipline

Background Weight loss is an appropriate approach to reduce the health risks associated with overweight/obese children and adolescents, optimal method of weight requires further research. This study systematically explores scientific co-operation, disciplinary interaction, hotspots trends in field adolescents (WLOCA), provides references for Methods Citespace 5.8.R1 (64-bit) was adopted conduct a comprehensive visualization analysis literature on WLOCA from Web Science Core Collection, including publication, institution, country/region, author, journal, keywords reference. Results 2,513 papers were found annual number published has increased significantly since 2003. Cincinnati Children's Hospital institution largest publications, while Washington University plays pivotal role collaboration network. In terms nations, USA made greater contributions than rest publications global co-operation The most influential authors this are Thomas H. Inge, Reinehr, Todd M. Jenkins, Epstein LH, Ogden CL, etc. active journals “ Obesity ,” International Journal Surgery Pediatrics which characterized by interdisciplinary interactions. Research hot topics mainly include “assessment obesity pathophysiological mechanism,” “comprehensive intervention,” “bariatric surgery,” there's gradual shift “lifestyle intervention” “pathophysiological mechanism” “clinical surgical application.” addition, integration research, targeted intervention treatment, prospective research future trends. Conclusion overall trend positive. main contribution reveal picture visual maps detailed data combining quantitative qualitative approaches, can provide valuable relevant researchers quickly understand status studies WLOCA, seek grasp frontier