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Bibliometric Review of the Step Test: A Comprehensive Analysis of Research Trends and Development

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dc.contributor.authorSampaio, Tatiana
dc.contributor.authorMarinho, D.A.
dc.contributor.authorBragada, José A.
dc.contributor.authorMorais, J.E.
dc.date.accessioned2024-10-02T09:27:34Z
dc.date.available2024-10-02T09:27:34Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.abstractThe step test provides valuable information on cardiorespiratory parameters such as maximal oxygen uptake and heart rate. Cardiorespiratory capacity is critical to health-related fitness, with heart rate recovery after exercise serving as a predictor of mortality risk. Main Body: The primary objective of this review was to identify trends, key contributors, and emerging themes in the step test literature through 2023 using the Web of Science Core Collection. Bibliometric data extraction and analysis were performed using a dedicated bibliometric software (VOSviewer). The analysis showed continued interest through 2021. The research categories highlight the multidisciplinary nature of the step test, covering cardiovascular systems, respiratory systems, sports sciences, and medicine. It has gained global attention, with 31 countries involved, with Brazil and the United States leading the way. The diversity of contributing nations is increasing, reflecting a growing global interest. With 111 journals involved, such as Respiratory Care and Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, step test research is spread across the academic landscape. With 761 contributing researchers, there is a collaborative and diverse community. The top 10 institutions, including the University of Alabama System and Monash University, illustrate the variety of settings in which step test studies are conducted. Step test studies span multiple disciplines, underscoring their adaptability. The clusters identified in this bibliometric analysis of the step test literature guide future research, suggesting avenues for refining protocols, exploring health implications, optimizing tests for specific conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and adapting step tests in diverse populations. Conclusions: Practical implications highlight the role of the step test in cardiovascular risk assessment, fitness monitoring, and rehabilitation. This broad review underscores the relevance of the step test in diverse settings, reflecting its adaptability and ease of application across occupational and clinical settingspt_PT
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dc.identifier.citationSampaio, Tatiana; Marinho, D.A.; Bragada, José A.; Morais, J.E. (2024). Bibliometric Review of the Step Test: A Comprehensive Analysis of Research Trends and Development. Sports Medicine. ISSN 2199-1170. 10:1, p. 1-15pt_PT
dc.identifier.doi10.1186/s40798-024-00764-ypt_PT
dc.identifier.issn2199-1170
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10198/30306
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
dc.peerreviewedyespt_PT
dc.publisherSpringer Openpt_PT
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/pt_PT
dc.subjectBibliometric analysispt_PT
dc.subjectCardiorespiratory fitnesspt_PT
dc.subjectHistorical developmentpt_PT
dc.subjectTimed step testspt_PT
dc.subjectResearch Subject Categories::INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AREASpt_PT
dc.titleBibliometric Review of the Step Test: A Comprehensive Analysis of Research Trends and Developmentpt_PT
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oaire.citation.titleSports Medicinept_PT
oaire.citation.volume10pt_PT
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