The 50 Most Cited Articles in Meniscal Injury Research

Background: Meniscal injuries are among the most common orthopaedic injuries, with a significant volume of published literature. Purpose: To perform a comprehensive bibliometric analysis that appropriately evaluates the 50 most cited articles in meniscal research. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: We performed a keyword search of the ISI Web of Knowledge database and then pared the results down to the 50 most cited articles using specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data extracted included title, first author, citation count, year of publication, topic, journal, article type, country of origin, and level of evidence. Correlation coefficients were calculated between publication date and citation density and between publication date and raw citation count. Results: The 50 most cited articles were published from 1975 to 2013. The mean number of citations was 258.24 (range, 163-926; median, 225). The majority of articles were published in The American Journal of Sports Medicine (19%), the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (12%), and Arthritis & Rheumatology (14%). Most articles focused on either the anatomy and biomechanics of meniscal injury or on prevention and physical rehabilitation (12 papers each). Conclusion: The most popular fields of meniscal research involved anatomy/biomechanics and prevention/rehabilitation, and both are areas that will likely increase the probability of an article’s being highly cited in the future. This study provided a quality selection of the most cited articles on meniscal injury and may provide a foundation for both beginner and senior clinician readers for further discussion and research.

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Contributions of PCSS, CISS, and VOMS for Identifying Vestibular/Ocular Motor Deficits in Pediatric Concussions

Sports Health A Multidisciplinary Approach ◽

10.1177/1941738121994116 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 194173812199411

Author(s):

Rishi D. Patel ◽

Cynthia R. LaBella

Keyword(s):

Sports Medicine ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Motor Dysfunction ◽

Motor Deficits ◽

Ocular Motor ◽

Symptom Scale ◽

Level Of Evidence ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Visual Problems ◽

Clinical Tools

Background: Vestibular/ocular motor dysfunction can occur in pediatric concussions, which can impair reading, learning, and participation in athletics. This study evaluated 3 clinical tools for identifying postconcussion vestibular/ocular motor dysfunction: (1) Post-Concussion Symptom Scale (PCSS), (2) Convergence Insufficiency Symptom Survey (CISS), and (3) Vestibular/Ocular Motor Screening (VOMS). Hypothesis: Evaluating vestibular/ocular motor dysfunction with multiple clinical tools will capture more symptomatic patients than any 1 tool alone. Study Design: Cross-sectional data from a prospective cohort study. Level of Evidence: Level 4. Methods: Patients were between 8 and 17 years old and seen in a tertiary care pediatric sports medicine clinic between August 2014 and February 2018. Data were collected from initial visit and included VOMS, PCSS, and CISS. Descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlations, and logistic regressions were used to describe relationships between clinical tools. Results: Of the 156 patients (55.1% female; 14.35 ± 2.26 years old) included, this study identified 129 (82.7%) with vestibular/ocular motor dysfunction. Of these 129, 65 (50.4%) reported “visual problems” on PCSS, 93 (72.1%) had abnormal CISS, and 99 (76.7%) had abnormal VOMS. Together, VOMS and CISS identified 64 (49.6%) patients without reported “visual problems” on PCSS. Higher total PCSS scores predicted abnormal CISS (odds ratio [OR], = 1.11; 95% CI, 1.07-1.17) and abnormal VOMS (OR, 1.03; 95% CI, 1.01-1.06). “Visual problems” on PCSS did not predict abnormal CISS or VOMS. Conclusions: Vestibular/ocular motor dysfunction were identified in nearly 83% of study subjects when PCSS, CISS, and VOMS are used together. Clinical Relevance: These results suggest adding CISS and VOMS to the clinical evaluation of concussions can help clinicians identify post-concussion vestibular/ocular motor dysfunction.

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Sports-Related Emergency Preparedness in Oregon High Schools

Sports Health A Multidisciplinary Approach ◽

10.1177/1941738116686782 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 181-184 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

Samuel T. Johnson ◽

Marc F. Norcross ◽

Viktor E. Bovbjerg ◽

Mark A. Hoffman ◽

Eunwook Chang ◽

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Keyword(s):

High Schools ◽

Emergency Preparedness ◽

Sports Medicine ◽

Best Practice ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Early Defibrillation ◽

Policy Changes ◽

Level Of Evidence ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Practice Recommendations

Background: Best practice recommendations for sports-related emergency preparation include implementation of venue-specific emergency action plans (EAPs), access to early defibrillation, and first responders—specifically coaches—trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator (AED) use. The objective was to determine whether high schools had implemented these 3 recommendations and whether schools with a certified athletic trainer (AT) were more likely to have done so. Hypothesis: Schools with an AT were more likely to have implemented the recommendations. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Level of Evidence: Level 4. Methods: All Oregon School Activities Association member school athletic directors were invited to complete a survey on sports-related emergency preparedness and AT availability at their school. Chi-square and Fisher exact tests were used to analyze the associations between emergency preparedness and AT availability. Results: In total, 108 respondents (37% response rate) completed the survey. Exactly half reported having an AT available. Only 11% (95% CI, 6%-19%) of the schools had implemented all 3 recommendations, 29% (95% CI, 21%-39%) had implemented 2, 32% (95% CI, 24%-42%) had implemented 1, and 27% (95% CI, 19%-36%) had not implemented any of the recommendations. AT availability was associated with implementation of the recommendations (χ2 = 10.3, P = 0.02), and the proportion of schools with ATs increased with the number of recommendations implemented (χ2 = 9.3, P < 0.01). Schools with an AT were more likely to implement venue-specific EAPs (52% vs 24%, P < 0.01) and have an AED available for early defibrillation (69% vs 44%, P = 0.02) but not more likely to require coach training (33% vs 28%, P = 0.68). Conclusions: Despite best practice recommendations, most schools were inadequately prepared for sports-related emergencies. Schools with an AT were more likely to implement some, but not all, of the recommendations. Policy changes may be needed to improve implementation. Clinical Relevance: Most Oregon high schools need to do more to prepare for sports-related emergencies. The results provide evidence for sports medicine professionals and administrators to inform policy changes that ensure the safety of athletes.

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Assessment of Altmetrics and PlumX Metrics Scoring as Mechanisms to Evaluate the Top 100 Trending Hidradenitis Suppurativa Articles on Social Media: Cross-Sectional Study

JMIR Dermatology ◽

10.2196/23724 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. e23724

Author(s):

Chapman Wei ◽

Aaron Fong ◽

Theodore Quan ◽

Puneet Gupta ◽

Adam Friedman

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Hidradenitis Suppurativa ◽

Citation Count ◽

Scientific Information ◽

Correlation Coefficients ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Scientific Article ◽

Journal Title ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Social Media Platforms

Background Dermatologists are increasingly utilizing social media platforms to disseminate scientific information. New tools, such as altmetrics and PlumX metrics, have been made available to rapidly capture the level of scientific article dissemination across social media platforms. However, no studies have been performed to assess the level of scientific article dissemination across social media regarding hidradenitis suppurativa, a disease that is still currently not well understood. Objective The aim of our study was to evaluate the utility of altmetrics and PlumX metrics by characterizing the top 100 “trending” hidradenitis suppurativa articles in the altmetric database by the altmetric attention score and PlumX score. Methods Altmetric data components of the top 100 hidradenitis suppurativa articles were extracted from the altmetric database. Article citation count was found using Web of Science. PlumX field-weighted impact scores for each article were collected from the Scopus database. Journal title, open-access status, article type, and study design of original articles were assessed. Additionally, the altmetric attention score, PlumX score, and citation count were log transformed and adjusted by +1 for linear regression, and Spearman correlation coefficients were utilized to determine correlations. Results Most of the top 100 “trending” hidradenitis suppurativa articles were published in JAMA Dermatology (n=27, 27%). The median altmetric attention score, PlumX score, and citation count were 25.5, 3.7, and 10.5, respectively. The most mentions regarding social media platforms came from Twitter. Although no correlation was observed between the citation count and altmetric attention score (r2=0.019, P=.17), positive correlation was observed between the citation count and PlumX score (r2=0.469, P<.001). Conclusions Our research demonstrated that citation count is not correlated with the altmetric attention score, but is strongly correlated with the PlumX score regarding hidradenitis suppurativa articles at this point in time. With the continual increase of social media usage by medical professionals and researchers, this study can help investigators understand the best way to captivate their audience.

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The Top 100 Most Cited Articles on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Bibliometric Analysis

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine ◽

10.1177/2325967120976372 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 232596712097637

Author(s):

Ning Tang ◽

Wenchao Zhang ◽

Daniel M. George ◽

Yang Su ◽

Tianlong Huang

Keyword(s):

Anterior Cruciate Ligament ◽

Acl Reconstruction ◽

Sports Medicine ◽

Cruciate Ligament ◽

Knee Injuries ◽

The United States ◽

Anatomic Reconstruction ◽

Level Of Evidence ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Anterior Cruciate

Background: The concept of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction (ACLR) has become widely accepted, gaining increased attention in recent years and resulting in many research achievements in this field. Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine which original articles on ACLR have been most influential in this field by identifying and analyzing the characteristics of the 100 most cited articles. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: Articles on ACLR were identified via the Thomson ISI Web of Science database on November 30, 2019. The 100 most cited articles were identified based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. The data extracted from each article for the subsequent analysis included title, date of publication, total citations, average citations per year (ACY), journal name, first author, institutions, themes, level of evidence, and keywords. Results: The total number of citations was 29,629. The date of publication ranged from 1975 to 2015. A majority of the articles originated from the United States (58%) and were published in the 1990s (32%) and 2000s (48%). The mean ACY was 18.43 ± 9.51. Of the selected articles, nearly one-half were published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine (42%). The most prolific co-author and first author were Freddie H. Fu (n = 13) and K. Donald Shelbourne (n = 5), respectively. The most productive institution was the University of Pittsburgh (14%). Material comparison (19%) and technique comparison (16%) were the 2 most popular themes. More than one-quarter of articles were level 4 evidence (37%). Moreover, the keywords ACL, ACL reconstruction, ACL rupture, knee joint, knee injuries, and human showed the highest degree of centrality. Conclusion: By analyzing the characteristics of articles, this study demonstrated that ACLR is a growing and popular area of research, with the focus of research varying through timeline trends. Studies on anatomic reconstruction and biomechanics might be areas of future trends.

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Accuracy Between AJSM Author-Reported Disclosures and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Open Payments Database

The American Journal of Sports Medicine ◽

10.1177/0363546517750124 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 46 (4) ◽

pp. 969-976 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Venkat Boddapati ◽

Michael C. Fu ◽

Benedict U. Nwachukwu ◽

Anil S. Ranawat ◽

Wilson Y. Zhen ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Conflict Of Interest ◽

Sports Medicine ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Lower Percentage ◽

Level Of Evidence ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Medicine Research ◽

Asymmetry Of Information ◽

Food And Beverage ◽

Open Payments

Background: Inaccurate disclosures of physician and industry relationships in scientific reporting may create an asymmetry of information by hiding potential biases. The accuracy of conflict of interest disclosure in sports medicine research is unknown. Purpose: To compare author financial disclosures in published articles in 2016 in the American Journal of Sports Medicine ( AJSM) with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ Open Payments Database (OPD) to determine the percentage of payments values and percentage of eligible authors with discrepancies. Study Design: Cross-sectional study; no level of evidence (nonclinical). Methods: All articles published in 2016 in AJSM were screened to identify eligible authors. On the basis of OPD reporting, physician authors affiliated with a US institution were included. Stated disclosures in AJSM publications for these authors were identified and compared with industry-reported payments on OPD. Results: A total of 434 authors were included in this study. Mean and median total payments per author per year were $76,941 and $1692, respectively. The most commonly received payment was for food and beverage (81.3% of authors), followed by travel and lodging (45.4%) and consulting (31.8%). Authors with higher total payments were less likely to be discrepant in their reporting—notably, authors earning >$500,000 had 16.1% of payment values with discrepancy, as opposed to 85.3% for those earning <$10,000 ( P < .001). First authors had a lower percentage of payment values with discrepancy (13.8%) versus middle authors (31.9%, P = .001). Finally, men had a lower percentage of payment values with discrepancy (418 authors, 22.3% of payment values with discrepancy) as compared with women (16 authors, 95.3%; P < .001). Regarding industry payments specifically requested on the AJSM disclosure form for authors (royalties, consulting, research payments, and ownership and investments), only 25.3% of authors had a discrepancy in these payment categories in aggregate. Conclusion: Discrepancies exist between disclosures reported by authors publishing in AJSM and what is reported in the OPD. Authors receiving lower total payments, middle authors, and women are more likely to have disclosure discrepancies. Additionally, industry research funding support and ownership interest are most likely to go unreported. However, this study did not assess whether authors with industry payments preferentially published studies pertaining to products from companies from which they received funding. As national registries such as the OPD are increasingly utilized, physicians may benefit from referencing such databases before submitting conflict of interest disclosures.

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Cardiovascular Screening Practices and Attitudes From the NCAA Autonomous “Power” 5 Conferences

Sports Health A Multidisciplinary Approach ◽

10.1177/1941738118775039 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 (6) ◽

pp. 547-551 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Christopher W. Miars ◽

Andreas Stamatis ◽

Grant B. Morgan ◽

Jonathan A. Drezner

Keyword(s):

Sports Medicine ◽

Student Athletes ◽

National Collegiate Athletic Association ◽

Physician Attitudes ◽

Level Of Evidence ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Men's Basketball ◽

Screening Practices ◽

Cardiovascular Screening ◽

Screening Protocol

Background: The development of athlete-specific electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation standards, along with recent rates of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in athletes being higher than previously estimated, has heightened the debate in the sports medicine community regarding cardiovascular screening of the college athlete, including whether certain high-risk subsets, such as male basketball athletes, should undergo more intensive screening. Hypothesis: ECG and/or echocardiography screening in National Collegiate Athletic Association Autonomous 5 Division I (A5DI) schools will be more common than previous reports, and there will be more frequent use of noninvasive cardiac screening for men’s basketball players than the general athlete population. Study Design: Cross-sectional, quantitative study. Level of Evidence: Level 4. Methods: The head team physician for each of the 65 schools in the A5DI conferences was contacted to complete an anonymous survey regarding cardiovascular screening practices at their institution. The survey inquired about current screening protocols, whether SCD epidemiology (SCD-E) was considered in establishing those practices, and whether awareness of present epidemiology altered physician attitudes toward screening. Results: A total of 45 of the 65 team physicians (69%) responded. All schools reported performing history and a physical evaluation. While 17 (38%) perform only history and physical, 26 (58%) also include an ECG, and 12 (27%) include echocardiography for all student-athletes. Specifically for male basketball athletes, 10 (22%) schools perform only history and physical, 32 (71%) include ECG, and 20 (45%) include echocardiography. Additionally, 64% reported using SCD-E in developing their screening protocol. Those that had not considered SCD-E indicated they were unlikely to change their screening protocol when presented with current SCD-E. Conclusion: The majority (62%) of A5DI institutions include ECG and/or echocardiography as part of their cardiovascular screening of all athletes, increasing to 78% when specifically analyzing male basketball athletes. Clinical Relevance: A5DI institutions, presumably with greater resources, have largely implemented more intensive cardiovascular screening than just history and physical for all student-athletes and specifically for men’s basketball—the athlete group at greatest risk.

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Meniscal Injury Does Not Significantly Affect the Dimensions of the Intact Meniscus in the Opposite Compartment of the Knee

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine ◽

10.1177/2325967120904328 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 232596712090432

Author(s):

Kyoung Ho Yoon ◽

Sang Jun Song ◽

Hee Sung Lee ◽

Cheol Hee Park

Keyword(s):

Lateral Meniscus ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Control Group ◽

Meniscal Injury ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Level Of Evidence ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Intact Group ◽

Meniscal Allograft ◽

Opposite Compartment

Background: Meniscal allograft transplant requires precise matching of the size of the allograft with the dimensions of the recipient knee. Estimation of contralateral meniscal size on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been considered the ideal method to measure menisci before transplant. We questioned whether a contralateral intact meniscus with meniscal injury in the opposite compartment could be used as a reference to determine allograft size. Our question was derived from knowledge of meniscal injury influencing structures of the opposite compartment of the knee, including the meniscus. Purpose: To compare meniscal dimensions between intact meniscus with meniscal injury in the opposite compartment and normal meniscus with a normal opposite compartment. Study Design: Cross-sectional study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: This observational, cross-sectional study was performed between 2016 and 2017. The control group consisted of 200 knees with normal medial and lateral menisci. The medial intact group consisted of 150 cases of medial intact meniscus with injured lateral meniscus, and the lateral intact group consisted of 150 cases of lateral intact meniscus with injured medial meniscus. All patients were male. Mean age, height, and weight did not differ among groups. We investigated meniscal dimensions on MRI, including anteroposterior and mediolateral lengths, distance between the anterior and posterior horns (AHPH distance), and widths and heights of the anterior and posterior horns and midbody. Results: Most medial meniscal dimensions were similar between the control and medial intact groups, but the AHPH distance was smaller in the medial intact group ( P < .001). Likewise, most lateral meniscal dimensions were similar between the control and lateral intact groups, but the AHPH distance was smaller in the lateral intact group ( P < .001). Conclusion: Most dimensions of the intact meniscus with meniscal injury in the opposite compartment were similar to those of the normal meniscus with normal opposite compartment. Measuring the dimensions of the contralateral intact meniscus with meniscal injury in the opposite compartment on MRI can be an appropriate method to determine meniscal allograft size.

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The Polish version of the Düsseldorf Orthorexia Scale (PL-DOS) and its comparison with the English version of the DOS (E-DOS)

Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia Bulimia and Obesity ◽

10.1007/s40519-020-01025-z ◽

2020 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Anna Brytek-Matera

Keyword(s):

Factor Model ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Eating Behaviour ◽

Correlation Coefficients ◽

Clear Understanding ◽

English Version ◽

Level Of Evidence ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Polish Version ◽

The One

Abstract Purpose Although orthorexia nervosa, the fixation on health-conscious eating behaviour, was first described in the 90 s, there is no clear understanding whether existing ON measures are appropriate for its assessment. The objectives of the present study were to: (1) examine the psychometric properties of the Polish version of the DOS (PL-DOS) and to compare the PL-DOS with the English version of the DOS (E-DOS) as well as (2) evaluate the prevalence of ON among Polish university students and compare the prevalence rates of ON among Polish and U.S. students. Methods Four-hundred and twelve students (77.2% female) with a mean age of 24.62 years (SD = 6.86) participated in the present study. All participants completed the Polish version of the Düsseldorf Orthorexia Scale (PL-DOS), the Eating Habits Questionnaire (EHQ) and the Eating Disorder Inventory (EDI). Results Reliability analysis for the PL-DOS showed strong internal consistency with a Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 0.840 and a coefficient omega of 0.840, 95% CI [0.808, 0.866]. Significant correlation coefficients were found between the PL-DOS and all subscales of the EHQ. Confirmatory factor analysis showed that the one-factor model had poor fit. Polish students had an ON prevalence rate of 6.6%, lower than that of U.S. students (8%). Conclusions Our findings validate the use of the PL-DOS as an appropriate ON measure for a Polish population. Level of evidence Level V, cross-sectional descriptive study.

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Predictors of 5-Year Citation Rate in the Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Literature

The American Journal of Sports Medicine ◽

10.1177/0363546518810504 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 47 (1) ◽

pp. 206-211 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Kamran Movassagi ◽

Kyle N. Kunze ◽

Edward C. Beck ◽

Michael C. Fu ◽

Shane J. Nho

Keyword(s):

Sports Medicine ◽

Conflicts Of Interest ◽

Citation Rate ◽

Final Analysis ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Level Of Evidence ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Interest Level ◽

The Mean ◽

Number Of Citations

Background: The citation rate of a research published article is an indicator of its quality and impact and contributes to the journal’s impact factor. Within the orthopaedic sports medicine literature, predictors of citation rates have not been previously described. Purpose: To identify characteristics of published articles that predict 5-year citation rates of studies in the orthopaedic sports medicine literature. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: Research articles published in The American Journal of Sports Medicine (AJSM), Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, and Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy (KSSTA) from 2012 were analyzed. Extracted characteristics of published articles included journal, author number, origin of study, first author degree, subject of study, study type, sample size, number of references and institutions, conflicts of interest, level of evidence, and 5-year citation rates. Multivariate logistic regression was used to determine predictors of greater than the mean number of citations at 5 years. Results: A total of 825 published articles ( AJSM, n = 313; Arthroscopy, n = 173; KSSTA, n = 339) were included in the final analysis. The mean number of 5-year citations was 23.2 (95% CI, 21.6-24.9; range, 1.0-260.0). AJSM had a significantly greater citation rate (32.4) than Arthroscopy (21.7) and KSSTA (15.2) ( P < .001 for both). Arthroscopy had a greater citation rate than KSSTA ( P = .008). Independent predictors of greater than the mean number of citations at 5 years were published articles in AJSM (odds ratio [OR], 5.17; 95% CI, 2.81-9.52; P < .0001), published articles of North American origin (OR, 1.79; 95% CI, 1.25-2.58; P = .002), and published articles regarding the hip (OR, 2.68; 95% CI, 1.08-6.67; P = .035). Conclusion: Published articles in AJSM, those from North America, and those examining the hip were independent predictors of greater citation rates at 5 years.

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Assessment of Altmetrics and PlumX Metrics Scoring as Mechanisms to Evaluate the Top 100 Trending Hidradenitis Suppurativa Articles on Social Media: Cross-Sectional Study (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.23724 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Chapman Wei ◽

Aaron Fong ◽

Theodore Quan ◽

Puneet Gupta ◽

Adam Friedman

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Hidradenitis Suppurativa ◽

Citation Count ◽

Scientific Information ◽

Correlation Coefficients ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Scientific Article ◽

Journal Title ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Social Media Platforms

BACKGROUND Dermatologists are increasingly utilizing social media platforms to disseminate scientific information. New tools, such as altmetrics and PlumX metrics, have been made available to rapidly capture the level of scientific article dissemination across social media platforms. However, no studies have been performed to assess the level of scientific article dissemination across social media regarding hidradenitis suppurativa, a disease that is still currently not well understood. OBJECTIVE The aim of our study was to evaluate the utility of altmetrics and PlumX metrics by characterizing the top 100 “trending” hidradenitis suppurativa articles in the altmetric database by the altmetric attention score and PlumX score. METHODS Altmetric data components of the top 100 hidradenitis suppurativa articles were extracted from the altmetric database. Article citation count was found using Web of Science. PlumX field-weighted impact scores for each article were collected from the Scopus database. Journal title, open-access status, article type, and study design of original articles were assessed. Additionally, the altmetric attention score, PlumX score, and citation count were log transformed and adjusted by +1 for linear regression, and Spearman correlation coefficients were utilized to determine correlations. RESULTS Most of the top 100 “trending” hidradenitis suppurativa articles were published in JAMA Dermatology (n=27, 27%). The median altmetric attention score, PlumX score, and citation count were 25.5, 3.7, and 10.5, respectively. The most mentions regarding social media platforms came from Twitter. Although no correlation was observed between the citation count and altmetric attention score (r2=0.019, P=.17), positive correlation was observed between the citation count and PlumX score (r2=0.469, P<.001). CONCLUSIONS Our research demonstrated that citation count is not correlated with the altmetric attention score, but is strongly correlated with the PlumX score regarding hidradenitis suppurativa articles at this point in time. With the continual increase of social media usage by medical professionals and researchers, this study can help investigators understand the best way to captivate their audience.

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