Traumatic brain injury in intimate partner violence: a bibliometric analysis (2020-2025)
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This study aims to characterize the scientific output, collaboration patterns, and thematic structure of research on traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the context of intimate partner violence (IPV), using advanced bibliometric techniques. A quantitative, descriptive, and exploratory bibliometric analysis was conducted with a retrospective, cross-sectional design, based on Web of Science and Scopus databases from 2020 to 2025. Productivity, impact, and scientific mapping indicators were employed. The results showed exponential growth in the production of 47 scientific articles (R² = 0.7594), concentrated mainly in three specialized journals that account for 76.9% of citations. The United States leads in production with 51%, followed by Australia (17%) and Canada (6.4%). Co-occurrence analysis identified four main thematic clusters focused on neuropsychological consequences, pediatric trauma, risk factors, and prevalence. It is concluded that this area of research is consolidating, although gaps remain, especially in neurobiological and longitudinal studies. Finally, the findings contribute to Sustainable Development Goals 3, 5, and 10 by highlighting this underdiagnosed public health problem that particularly affects women who are victims of intimate partner violence.
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