Jiang Wenchen, Qin Yi, Chen Liang
Department of Anesthesiology, Hunan Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital (Hunan Institute of Reproductive Medicine), Changsha, Hunan, China.
Department of Anesthesiology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Front Med (Lausanne). 2025 Apr 3;12:1573112. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2025.1573112. eCollection 2025.
Multimodal analgesia (MA) is a cornerstone in perioperative pain management, enhancing pain relief and minimizing opioid consumption by targeting various pain pathways. This study conducts a bibliometric analysis of MA research from 2013 to 2023 to understand its development and impact on perioperative care.
A comprehensive literature search of the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC) was conducted, covering publications from January 2013 to December 2023. Data were analyzed using VOSviewer and other bibliometric tools to identify publication trends, key contributors, and emerging research themes.
The analysis identified 1,939 studies on MA, with a notable increase in annual publications since 2020. The USA, China, and Canada were the leading contributors. Key terms like Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS), and Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) were frequently associated with MA. Significant journals included the Cureus Journal of Medical Science and Anesthesia and Analgesia. Influential authors such as Richard D. Urman and Henrik Kehlet were highlighted for their contributions. The research showed significant advancements and growing global interest in MA.
The study underscores the growing importance of MA in perioperative pain management, with significant contributions from leading countries and researchers. Future research should focus on optimizing pain management protocols, enhancing patient recovery, and reducing opioid dependency through MA.
多模式镇痛（MA）是围手术期疼痛管理的基石，通过针对各种疼痛途径增强疼痛缓解并减少阿片类药物的使用。本研究对2013年至2023年的MA研究进行文献计量分析，以了解其发展情况及其对围手术期护理的影响。
对科学网核心合集（WOSCC）进行全面的文献检索，涵盖2013年1月至2023年12月的出版物。使用VOSviewer和其他文献计量工具对数据进行分析，以确定出版趋势、主要贡献者和新兴研究主题。
分析确定了1939项关于MA的研究，自2020年以来年度出版物显著增加。美国、中国和加拿大是主要贡献者。非甾体抗炎药（NSAIDs）、术后加速康复（ERAS）和患者自控镇痛（PCA）等关键词经常与MA相关。重要期刊包括《Cureus医学科学杂志》和《麻醉与镇痛》。突出了理查德·D·厄尔曼和亨里克·凯莱特等有影响力的作者的贡献。研究表明MA取得了重大进展，全球对其兴趣也在不断增加。
该研究强调了MA在围手术期疼痛管理中日益重要的地位，主要国家和研究人员做出了重大贡献。未来的研究应专注于通过MA优化疼痛管理方案、促进患者康复并减少阿片类药物依赖。
