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Research trends and management of oral mucositis in pediatric cancer patients: a bibliometric analysis of the last decade

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Aim Oral mucositis (OM) is a common and debilitating complication of cancer therapy in children. This bibliometric study aimed to evaluate publication trends, influential studies, leading authors, institutions, and countries contributing to pediatric OM research over the last decade. Methods A bibliometric analysis was performed using 99 articles retrieved from the Scopus database. Citation metrics, publication characteristics, levels of evidence, and collaboration networks were analyzed using Bibliometrix Biblioshiny software. Results Randomized controlled trials were the most common study design, focusing on interventions such as cryotherapy and photobiomodulation therapy. The analysis demonstrated increasing research activity, international collaboration, and growing evidence supporting the management of oral mucositis in pediatric oncology. Conclusion Research on pediatric oral mucositis has increased over the last decade. These findings may support future research and evidence-based management strategies in pediatric oncology.

Source: The Annals of Clinical and Analytical Medicine

DOI: 10.4328/acam.22832

Authors: Şelale Özel, Sabiha Ceren İlisulu

Institutions: Altınbaş University, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Istanbul University

Language: English

Topic: Oral health in cancer treatment

Subfield: General Dentistry

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7204203860

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