Subjective idiopathic tinnitus is characterized by the subjective perception of sound in the absence of an external source, significantly impairing quality of life. Studies have found that a considerable number of tinnitus patients experience comorbid negative emotional states such as anxiety disorders, while emotional dysregulation can, in turn, exacerbate the perceived tinnitus, indicating a close...
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Discussion
Signed responses from readers of the wire.
No actionable change — this is a bibliometric mapping study that identifies research trends but does not provide new clinical guidance on treating tinnitus-related anxiety.
Mapping the tinnitus–anxiety research landscape helps researchers and funders identify under-explored topics and collaboration opportunities in a field where mental health comorbidity is clinically significant.
- 01Bibliometric analysis mapped global research trends in subjective idiopathic tinnitus and anxiety disorder comorbidity.
- 02Identified hotspot topics and influential publications in this research area.
- 03Published in Medicine (Baltimore), a broad peer-reviewed journal.
- 04Findings guide future research prioritization rather than direct clinical practice.
- 05Tinnitus–anxiety comorbidity is well-documented; this study adds a meta-level view of the field.
Bibliometric analysis can identify research hotspots and trends in the tinnitus and anxiety disorder literature.
studysupported- PMID
- 42152361
- DOI
- 10.1097/MD.0000000000048716.
- Journal
- Medicine (Baltimore)
- Publication type
- review
- Evidence level
- 5
- Population
- Published scientific literature on subjective idiopathic tinnitus and anxiety disorder
- Intervention
- Bibliometric analysis of tinnitus and anxiety disorder research
Primary outcomes
Research trends over time; Identification of hotspot topics in tinnitus–anxiety literature