Research trends and management of oral mucositis in pediatric cancer patients: a bibliometric analysis of the last decade
ANNALS OF CLINICAL AND ANALYTICAL MEDICINE, vol.17, no.7, pp.768-773, 2026 (ESCI)
- Publication Type: Article / Review
- Volume: 17 Issue: 7
- Publication Date: 2026
- Doi Number: 10.4328/acam.22832
- Journal Name: ANNALS OF CLINICAL AND ANALYTICAL MEDICINE
- Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
- Page Numbers: pp.768-773
- Istanbul University Affiliated: No
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.