Perioperative sleep disturbance research has expanded substantially from 2004 to 2024, with China and the United States leading in publication output and the United States having the highest citation influence.
This bibliometric analysis identified 3178 publications on perioperative sleep disturbance from 2004 to 2024, showing an increase from 42 publications in 2004 to 441 in 2024. China (847 publications) and the United States (688 publications) were the most productive countries, while the United States had the highest total global citation score (21,283).
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Perioperative sleep disturbance research has expanded substantially from 2004 to 2024, with China and the United States leading in publication output and the United States having the highest citation influence. The current body of evidence comprises 1 study. EvidenceHub rates the overall confidence at 32/100 (low).
The Claim
Perioperative sleep disturbance research has expanded substantially from 2004 to 2024, with China and the United States leading in publication output and the United States having the highest citation influence.
This conclusion is most relevant to: Publications on perioperative sleep disturbance from 2004 to 2024.
What the Research Shows
The conclusion draws on 1 linked study. Highlights from the cited literature:
- ▸Perioperative sleep disturbance: A bibliometric analysis. (Medicine, 2026) —
How It Works
The proposed biological pathway:
- ▸Retrieved records from Web of Science and PubMed
- ▸Merged and deduplicated records
- ▸Screened titles/abstracts and filtered by date
- ▸Conducted bibliometric mapping and citation analysis
- ▸Identified research trends and hotspots
Who Might Benefit
Evidence fit by population:
- ▸Publications on perioperative sleep disturbance from 2004 to 2024
Recommended Dose
N/A
Limitations & Caveats
Important context when interpreting this evidence:
- ▸Bibliometric analysis relies on database coverage and may miss relevant publications not indexed in WoS or PubMed
- ▸Descriptive analysis does not assess the quality or clinical outcomes of the included studies
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the trend in perioperative sleep disturbance research publications?▼
Publications increased from 42 in 2004 to 441 in 2024, indicating substantial growth in this field.
Which countries are most productive in perioperative sleep disturbance research?▼
China (847 publications) and the United States (688 publications) are the most productive, with the US having the highest citation influence.
What are the current research hotspots in perioperative sleep disturbance?▼
Hotspots include surgery-related sleep problems, pain, sleep quality, melatonin, quality of life, and postoperative delirium.
What future directions are suggested for this field?▼
Future studies should strengthen international collaboration, improve standardized sleep assessment, and evaluate mechanism-based perioperative sleep interventions.
References
- 1.Zhang M, Lin X, Gao W, Ren Y, Wang D, Wu D, Wu D, Wang Z, Lin G. “Perioperative sleep disturbance: A bibliometric analysis..” Medicine, 2026. PMID: 42629738 DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000050386