Measuring the Scientific Impact of Growth Hormone Treatment in Burns: A Bibliometric Analysis Based on CiteSpace

Abstract

Abstract This study utilized CiteSpace software to conduct a bibliometric analysis of the literature related to the use of growth hormones in treating burns. The results showed that the research on this topic has attracted increasing attention from scholars worldwide, with the number of publications increasing annually. The research teams and institutions involved in this field are mainly concentrated in China, followed by the United States, Russia, and other countries. The analysis also revealed the prominent co-cited literature and the most influential authors in the field, such as D. N. Herndon and Y. Li. The main research themes identified in the literature included the effects of growth hormones on wound healing, tissue repair and regeneration, inflammatory responses, and cell proliferation. In addition, the research on the clinical applications of growth hormone in burn treatment has been expanded to include areas such as metabolic regulation, immune function, and the prevention of infections. The findings of this study provide useful insights into the current status and future directions of research in the field of growth hormone treatment of burns.