Knowledge Mapping of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo from 2002 to 2021: A Bibliometric Analysis

Abstract

BACKGROUND: This article evaluated the current status and focus areas in benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) research in the world and to predict the direction of future research. METHODS: Web of Science Core Collection were searched from January 1, 2002, to December 31, 2021. Bibliometric and statistical analysis were conducted to generate the basic information of the publications. RESULTS: A total of 1255 publications were identified, with an increasing trend in the number of annual number of publications from 2019 to 2021. Otology & Neurotology was the most productive journal. Kim J, Kim C, and Lee J from South Korea were the top 3 productive authors. Seoul National University is the most influential institution. The top 5 cited burst keywords include recurrence, osteoporosis, bone mineral density, vitamin D deficiency, and BPPV. CONCLUSION: The annual number of publications would continue to grow. The future research of BPPV will concentrate on osteoporosis and recurrence.