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The IDEAL framework in neurosurgery: a bibliometric analysis.
- Source :
- Acta Neurochirurgica; Dec2020, Vol. 162 Issue 12, p2939-2947, 9p
- Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Background: The Idea, Development, Exploration, Assessment and Long-term study (IDEAL) framework was created to provide a structured way for assessing and evaluating novel surgical techniques and devices. Objectives: The aim of this paper was to investigate the utilization of the IDEAL framework within neurosurgery, and to identify factors influencing implementation. Methods: A bibliometric analysis of the 7 key IDEAL papers on Scopus, PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases (2009–2019) was performed. A second journal-specific search then identified additional papers citing the IDEAL framework. Publications identified were screened by two independent reviewers to select neurosurgery-specific articles. Results: The citation search identified 1336 articles. The journal search identified another 16 articles. Following deduplication and review, 51 relevant articles remained; 14 primary papers (27%) and 37 secondary papers (73%). Of the primary papers, 5 (36%) papers applied the IDEAL framework to their research correctly; two were aligned to the pre-IDEAL stage, one to the Idea and Development stages, and two to the Exploration stage. Of the secondary papers, 21 (57%) explicitly discussed the IDEAL framework. Eighteen (86%) of these were supportive of implementing the framework, while one was not, and two were neutral. Conclusion: The adoption of the IDEAL framework in neurosurgery has been slow, particularly for early-stage neurosurgical techniques and inventions. However, the largely positive reviews in secondary literature suggest potential for increased use that may be achieved with education and publicity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- NEUROSURGERY
OPERATIVE surgery
BIBLIOMETRICS
BIBLIOTHERAPY
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00016268
- Volume :
- 162
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Acta Neurochirurgica
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 146680923
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-020-04477-5