ReviewHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2024
Research Trends and Hot Spots in Telemedicine for the Elderly: A Scientometric Analysis.
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4 citing papers in PubMed.
- Healthcare Providers' Perspectives on Telemedicine for NCD Management During and After COVID-19 in India: A Qualitative Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Article
- Convergence mapping analysis of interdisciplinary linkages in health services management.BMC health services research · 2025Article
- Factors influencing the intention to use telemedicine services among older adults in China.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- AI-driven scientometric analysis with recency insights: lower urinary tract symptoms in older and frail populations.World journal of urology · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundAs the elderly population rapidly grows, age-related health issues are increasing. Telemedicine helps older adults adapt by providing efficient and accessible health management and medical services.
objectivesThis study employs bibliometric analysis to examine research focus areas, emerging trends, and collaboration networks in telemedicine for older adults over the past three decades.
methodsThe Web of Science Core Collection served as the primary data source for the publications on telemedicine and the elderly since the database's inception through June 2024. Using CiteSpace.6.2.R4 software, keyword and collaboration network visualizations were generated, including clusters, co-authors, and co-citations.
resultsThis study analyzed 586 papers from 252 countries or regions, which were published across 246 journals and written by 2750 authors.
conclusionsThe analysis revealed three primary research directions encompassing 42 clusters: (1) health literacy and technology adaptation; (2) telemedicine technology and health management; and (3) social interaction and economic impact. Research hotspots include elderly fitness, mobile health, technology acceptance, telemedicine, elderly care, and health literacy. Despite the potential benefit of telemedicine, challenges persist in areas such as technology acceptance, usability, effectiveness, service quality, and privacy concerns. This review provides a comprehensive overview of current research on telemedicine for the elderly and highlights emerging trends in the field.
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