Bibliometric analysis of the use of calcium alginate for wound dressing applications: A review

Wounds can cause many disorders and affect the quality of health, so it is necessary to develop wound dressings that have a role in accelerating the healing process. Wound dressings have evolved over time, and today there are many types of wound dressings that can suit the type of wound the patient has. This review discusses the development, types, and research directions of wound dressings from calcium alginate (CaAlg), using bibliometric analysis with time intervals from 1982 to 2021. It was found that, in the late 1990s, research related to this matter began to increase. United Kingdom, United States, China, Japan, and Italy are the five most influential countries. And from the results of the keyword analysis, it was found that, in addition to studying the general properties of wound dressings, currently there are many developments related to the structure of the material as well as the effect of adding drugs to wound dressings, so that the current study also displays various characterizations.

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Wounds can lead to various disorders and impact overall health, hence the need for wound dressings that can expedite the healing process. Over time, wound dressings have undergone significant advancements, offering a range of options to cater to different types of wounds. This review utilizes bibliometric analysis from 1982 to 2021 to discuss the development, types, and research directions of calcium alginate (CaAlg) wound dressings. The findings indicate a surge in research related to this field in the late 1990s, with the United Kingdom, United States, China, Japan, and Italy emerging as the most influential countries. Moreover, the keyword analysis reveals a focus on studying not only the general properties of wound dressings but also advancements in material structure and the incorporation of drugs, resulting in diverse characterizations of current studies.