Knowledge Atlas and emerging trends on the impact of mindfulness on tumors: a bibliometric analysis

The affliction of tumors presents a formidable health challenge all over the world. Meanwhile, the possible therapeutic effects of mindfulness on tumors are gradually being explored. This article aims to conduct a bibliometric investigation into the potential impact of mindfulness on tumors. All related publications on mindfulness and tumors were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection database. Bibliometric analysis tools (Biblioshiny, Citespace, VOSviewer) and Microsoft Excel were employed to draw a knowledge atlas and emerging trends by analyzing the number of articles, authors, countries/regions, institutions, journals, articles, references, and keywords. A total of 1,125 articles on mindfulness and tumors were included from 2013 to 2022, with an annual growth rate of 15.63%. Most of these articles originated from the USA, China, and Canada. Psycho-Oncology and Mindfulness are both significant journals in this field on a global scale. Carlson LE stands out as the most influential, with the highest number of publications and citations. Breast cancer is the most studied cancer in mindfulness-based interventions. Quality of life, stress reduction, depression and anxiety are hot topics of research. Mindfulness may play an valuable role in cancer treatment. Further exploration may focus on the underlying mechanisms of mindfulness on tumors. This bibliometric analysis describes the current state and hotspots in this field and provides crucial leads for future scientific strategies and research directions.