AUTHOR=Wider Walton , Mutang Jasmine Adela , Chua Bee Seok , Pang Nicholas Tze Ping , Jiang Leilei , Fauzi Muhammad Ashraf , Udang Lester Naces 

TITLE=Mapping the evolution of neurofeedback research: a bibliometric analysis of trends and future directions

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Human Neuroscience

VOLUME=18

YEAR=2024

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/human-neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnhum.2024.1339444

DOI=10.3389/fnhum.2024.1339444

ISSN=1662-5161

ABSTRACT=<sec><title>Introduction</title><p>This study conducts a bibliometric analysis on neurofeedback research to assess its current state and potential future developments.</p></sec><sec><title>Methods</title><p>It examined 3,626 journal articles from the Web of Science (WoS) using co-citation and co-word methods.</p></sec><sec><title>Results</title><p>The co-citation analysis identified three major clusters: “Real-Time fMRI Neurofeedback and Self-Regulation of Brain Activity,” “EEG Neurofeedback and Cognitive Performance Enhancement,” and “Treatment of ADHD Using Neurofeedback.” The co-word analysis highlighted four key clusters: “Neurofeedback in Mental Health Research,” “Brain-Computer Interfaces for Stroke Rehabilitation,” “Neurofeedback for ADHD in Youth,” and “Neural Mechanisms of Emotion and Self-Regulation with Advanced Neuroimaging.</p></sec><sec><title>Discussion</title><p>This in-depth bibliometric study significantly enhances our understanding of the dynamic field of neurofeedback, indicating its potential in treating ADHD and improving performance. It offers non-invasive, ethical alternatives to conventional psychopharmacology and aligns with the trend toward personalized medicine, suggesting specialized solutions for mental health and rehabilitation as a growing focus in medical practice.</p></sec>