1
|
Molyneux P, Stewart S, Bowen C, Ellis R, Rome K, Carroll M. A bibliometric analysis of published research employing musculoskeletal imaging modalities to evaluate foot osteoarthritis. J Foot Ankle Res 2022; 15:39. [PMID: 35596206 PMCID: PMC9121542 DOI: 10.1186/s13047-022-00549-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Abstract
Objectives Temporal and global changes in research utilising imaging to assess foot osteoarthritis is currently unknown. This study aimed to undertake a bibliometric analysis of published research to: (1) identify the imaging modalities that have been used to evaluate foot osteoarthritis; (2) explore the temporal changes and global differences in the use of these imaging modalities; and (3) to evaluate performance related to publication- and citation-based metrics. Methods A literature search was conducted using Scopus to identify studies which had used imaging to assess foot osteoarthritis. Extracted data included publication year, imaging modality, citations, affiliations, and author collaboration networks. Temporal trends in the use of each imaging modality were analysed. Performance analysis and science mapping were used to analyse citations and collaboration networks. Results 158 studies were identified between 1980 and 2021. Plain radiography was the most widely used modality, followed by computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound imaging (USI), respectively. The number of published studies increased over time for each imaging modality (all P ≥ 0.018). The most productive country was the United States of America (USA), followed by the United Kingdom and Australia. International authorship collaboration was evident in 57 (36.1%) studies. The average citation rate was 23.4 per study, with an average annual citation rate of 2.1. Conclusions Published research employing imaging to assess foot osteoarthritis has increased substantially over the past four decades. Although plain radiography remains the gold standard modality, the emergence of MRI and USI in the past two decades continues to advance knowledge and progress research in this field. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13047-022-00549-0.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Prue Molyneux
- School of Clinical Science, Faculty of Health and Environmental Science, Auckland University of Technology, 90 Akoranga Drive, Northcote, New Zealand. .,Active Living and Rehabilitation: Aotearoa New Zealand, Health and Rehabilitation Research Institute, School of Clinical Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand.
| | - Sarah Stewart
- School of Clinical Science, Faculty of Health and Environmental Science, Auckland University of Technology, 90 Akoranga Drive, Northcote, New Zealand.,Active Living and Rehabilitation: Aotearoa New Zealand, Health and Rehabilitation Research Institute, School of Clinical Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
| | - Catherine Bowen
- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.,Centre for Sport, Exercise and Osteoarthritis Versus Arthritis, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
| | - Richard Ellis
- School of Clinical Science, Faculty of Health and Environmental Science, Auckland University of Technology, 90 Akoranga Drive, Northcote, New Zealand.,Active Living and Rehabilitation: Aotearoa New Zealand, Health and Rehabilitation Research Institute, School of Clinical Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
| | - Keith Rome
- School of Clinical Science, Faculty of Health and Environmental Science, Auckland University of Technology, 90 Akoranga Drive, Northcote, New Zealand
| | - Matthew Carroll
- School of Clinical Science, Faculty of Health and Environmental Science, Auckland University of Technology, 90 Akoranga Drive, Northcote, New Zealand.,Active Living and Rehabilitation: Aotearoa New Zealand, Health and Rehabilitation Research Institute, School of Clinical Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Dando C, Lane G, Bowen C, Henshaw F. The evaluation of podiatrists, with knowledge and training in diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound, to describe sonographic images of diabetic foot wounds in the United Kingdom and Australia. J Foot Ankle Res 2022; 15:5. [PMID: 35078511 PMCID: PMC8787913 DOI: 10.1186/s13047-022-00511-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2021] [Accepted: 01/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
Abstract
AIMS Currently, wound management decisions are based largely on visual observations such as photographs, descriptors or measurements which can lack detail and do not always capture the sub-wound area. A previous case series suggests that there is benefit in using ultrasound imaging (USI) to evaluate diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) at point-of-care, however no guidance exists to inform its use. This scoping exercise explores the capacity of podiatrists with experience in interpreting musculoskeletal structures using USI to interpret sonographic images of DFU. METHODS Following a short briefing session, podiatrists with previous musculoskeletal (MSK) USI training were asked to review and report on previously recorded static sonographic images (n = 8) of active DFU. Content analysis was utilised to identify recurring keywords within the podiatrists' reports which were coded and assigned to categories to gain context to the data. RESULTS Seven podiatrists participated in the study. Four categories were constructed for the purposes of analysis: 1) Frequency of reporting, 2) Language used in reporting, 3) Observations, 4) Clinical impression Frequently, the reported findings between podiatrists were found to be similar, especially those related to bone morphology. However greater variability was seen in the reporting of wound specific soft-tissue observations. CONCLUSION This scoping exercise has shown that podiatrists can translate their existing USI skills to make rudimentary reports on clinical findings in DFU. All participants were consistently able to identify and describe characteristics associated with DFU from a single b mode static wound ultrasound image. Findings from this investigation can be used as a foundation for further work to establish accuracy and reliability to validate DFU sonography. In conjunction the development of protocols and training materials will enable the adoption of USI to assess DFU in clinical practice. This will in turn, contribute to improved patient care and establish a new paradigm for wound surveillance which is translatable to other wound types.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Charlotte Dando
- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
| | - Georgia Lane
- Podiatry Department, Solent NHS Trust, Southampton, UK
| | - Catherine Bowen
- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
- Centre for Sport, Exercise and Osteoarthritis Versus Arthritis, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
| | - Frances Henshaw
- School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, Penrith, Australia
| |
Collapse
|