Visualization Analysis on Literature about TCM Treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Objective To analyze the research on the TCM treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD)based on knowledge map;To preliminarily explore the research hotspots and trends of this field.Methods The literature on ADHD treated by TCM in CNKI was retrieved from the establishment of the database to December 27,2022.CiteSpace 6.1.R6 software were used to draw knowledge map.Results A total of 1 038 articles were included,the statistical analysis showed that the overall annual publication volume was on the rise.The author cooperation network formed research teams represented by Han Xinmin,Ma Rong,Wang Junhong,and Li Yirui.The co-occurrence analysis showed that the largest number of publications was Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine,but there was less cooperation among these research institutions.Keywords were clustered into 12 categories,and high frequency keywords mainly included"children","TCM therapy","experience","acupuncture",and"clinical efficacy observation".Conclusion Research on TCM treatment for ADHD is in a period of rapid development.Research on clinical efficacy and molecular mechanism is the main research content.The next stage of research may focus on treatment methods,clinical research,etiology and pathogenesis,and experience of famous doctors.