Mapping the landscape of elderly care research: A bibliometric analysis using VOSviewer
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https://doi.org/10.55573/JISED.118787Keywords:
Elderly Care, Bibliometric, Publication trend, Co-authorshipAbstract
The increasing global ageing population necessitates a deeper understanding of elderly care dynamics. This study provides a bibliometric analysis of 4,932 peer-reviewed articles related to elderly care published between 2006 and 2025 for 20 years, retrieved from the Scopus database. Using VOSviewer, the study identifies major research trends, co-authorship patterns, institutional and country contributions, keyword co-occurrences, and the most influential publications in the field. Results reveal a consistent growth in scholarly output, strong collaborative networks primarily in developed countries, and dominant research themes revolving around ageing populations, long-term care, mental health, and caregiving. The findings offer valuable insights for academics, practitioners, and policymakers focused on elderly well-being.
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