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ReviewInternational urology and nephrology2026

Bibliometric analysis of frailty in dialysis patients: knowledge mapping and trends.

Wen Xiao, Bin Song, Jun Li, Guanqiang Tian, Zuchun Liao, Jiquan Zhang

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Review in International urology and nephrology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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6 authors.

Wen XiaoDepartment of Nephrology, Deyang People's Hospital, Deyang, Sichuan, China. 641513913@qq.com.
Bin SongDepartment of Nephrology, Deyang People's Hospital, Deyang, Sichuan, China.
Jun LiDepartment of Nephrology, Deyang People's Hospital, Deyang, Sichuan, China.
Guanqiang TianDepartment of Nephrology, Deyang People's Hospital, Deyang, Sichuan, China.
Zuchun LiaoDepartment of Nephrology, Deyang People's Hospital, Deyang, Sichuan, China.
Jiquan ZhangDepartment of Nephrology, Deyang People's Hospital, Deyang, Sichuan, China.

Funding

Beijing Bethune Charitable Foundation SCWLKY-016-002Foundation of Sichuan Research Center of Applied Psychology of Chengdu Medical College CSXL-24216Science and Technology Plan Project of Deyang City 2023SZZ010Sichuan Medical Association Nephrology (Shangyao Guofeng) Specialized Scientific Research Project 2024SY09
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Abstract

backgroundFrailty is a critical concern in the growing dialysis population. This study employs bibliometric analysis to map the knowledge landscape and identify research hotspots regarding frailty in dialysis patients.

methodsWe retrieved publications from the Web of Science Core Collection (January 1, 2007-February 8, 2025). After screening titles and abstracts, relevant articles were included for analysis. Using CiteSpace software, we visually analyzed authorship, institutions, countries, keywords, and burst keywords.

resultsA total of 243 articles were included. Annual publications showed a marked upward trend. The United States was the leading country, with Johansen K.L. and the University of California System as the most influential author and institution, respectively. Keyword analysis revealed four central research hotspots: (1) frailty assessment, (2) interventions, (3) adverse outcomes, and (4) frailty in elderly dialysis patients. The analysis of burst keywords indicates that frailty assessment and its link to all-cause mortality are the current research frontiers.

conclusionThis study conducted a comprehensive bibliometric analysis on research related to frailty in dialysis patients, revealing the research hotspots and trends in this field. It fills the gap in the panoramic view of frailty research in this high-risk subgroup and provides valuable references for future research in this area.

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BibliometricsFrailtyKidney Failure, ChronicRenal DialysisHumansBibliometricsExerciseFrailtyHemodialysisMortalityPeritoneal dialysisResearch hotspots

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PMID41483141
PMCPMC13309363

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