Why the study?
The study was conducted to identify and analyze the 100 most cited publications on post-polio syndrome to reveal publication trends, influential studies, prominent researchers, and research gaps in the field.
Population
100 most cited articles on post-polio syndrome published between 1985 and 2025
Design
Bibliometric analysis
Key result
A bibliometric analysis of the 100 most cited post-polio syndrome articles found a strong positive correlation between citation count and Citation Index (r=0.658, p<0.001).
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US-centric top-cited PPS work may limit global applicability; leaves open needs for inclusive international research.
This bibliometric analysis highlights that the most cited post-polio syndrome research focuses on clinical features and treatment, identifying a gap in psychosocial and quality of life studies.
AHISHA et al. (2026) studied Post-polio syndrome (n=100). Bibliometric analysis was evaluated on Citation metrics and publication trends. A bibliometric analysis of the 100 most cited post-polio syndrome articles found a strong positive correlation between citation count and Citation Index (r=0.658, p<0.001).