A-15 Network Analysis Of Sport-Related Concussion Research During The Past Decade (2010–2019). (18th June 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Eagle, S R; Collins, M W; Connaboy, C; Flanagan, S D; Kontos, A P
• Is Part Of: Archives of clinical neuropsychology. Volume 35:Number 5(2020)
• Page Start: 611
• Page End: 611
• Publication Date: 2020-06-18
• Subjects: Clinical neuropsychology -- Periodicals; 616.805
• DOI: 10.1093/arclin/acaa036.15
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0887-6177

Abstract

Abstract: Objective: The purpose of this study was to apply network analyses to evaluate trends in the literature using a comprehensive search of original, peer-reviewed research articles involving human participants with sport-related concussion (SRC) published between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2019. Data Selection: Articles were identified in a comprehensive online search using key terms to encompass all forms of SRC or mTBI and entered into a clustering algorithm (vosViewer). Each cluster (e.g., journal, institution, author, keyword) is named for the hub, or most highly interconnected individual node. Data Synthesis: The online search yielded 6, 130 articles, 528 journals, 7, 598 authors, 1, 966 institutions, and 3, 293 keywords. The analysis supported five thematic clusters of journals: 1. Biomechanics/Sports medicine (n = 15), 2. Pediatrics/Rehabilitation (n = 15), 3. Neurotrauma/Neurology/Neurosurgery (n = 11), 4. General Sports Medicine (n = 11), 5. Neuropsychology (n = 7). The analysis identified four institutional clusters: 1. University of North Carolina (n = 19), 2. University of Toronto (n = 19), 3. University of Michigan (n = 11), 4. University of Pittsburgh (n = 10). Five primary author clusters were identified: 1. A. Kontos (n = 32), 2. G. Iverson (n = 27), 3. M. McCrea (n = 27), 4. S. Broglio (n = 25), 5. Z. Kerr (n = 16). In regards to keywords, central topics included: 1. Epidemiology (n = 14), 2. Rehabilitation (n = 12), 3. Biomechanics (n = 11), 4. Imaging (n = 10), 5. Assessment (n = 9). Conclusions: The findings suggest that during the past decade SRC research has: 1) been published primarily in sports medicine, pediatric, and neuro-focused journals, 2) involved a select group of researchers from several key institutions, and 3) focused on new topic areas including treatment/rehabilitation.