Frontiers in Human Neuroscience (May 2024)

Mapping the evolution of neurofeedback research: a bibliometric analysis of trends and future directions

  • Walton Wider,
  • Jasmine Adela Mutang,
  • Bee Seok Chua,
  • Nicholas Tze Ping Pang,
  • Leilei Jiang,
  • Muhammad Ashraf Fauzi,
  • Lester Naces Udang,
  • Lester Naces Udang

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2024.1339444
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 18

Abstract

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IntroductionThis study conducts a bibliometric analysis on neurofeedback research to assess its current state and potential future developments.MethodsIt examined 3,626 journal articles from the Web of Science (WoS) using co-citation and co-word methods.ResultsThe co-citation analysis identified three major clusters: “Real-Time fMRI Neurofeedback and Self-Regulation of Brain Activity,” “EEG Neurofeedback and Cognitive Performance Enhancement,” and “Treatment of ADHD Using Neurofeedback.” The co-word analysis highlighted four key clusters: “Neurofeedback in Mental Health Research,” “Brain-Computer Interfaces for Stroke Rehabilitation,” “Neurofeedback for ADHD in Youth,” and “Neural Mechanisms of Emotion and Self-Regulation with Advanced Neuroimaging.DiscussionThis in-depth bibliometric study significantly enhances our understanding of the dynamic field of neurofeedback, indicating its potential in treating ADHD and improving performance. It offers non-invasive, ethical alternatives to conventional psychopharmacology and aligns with the trend toward personalized medicine, suggesting specialized solutions for mental health and rehabilitation as a growing focus in medical practice.

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