SynthesisMedicine2026
Bibliometric analysis of deprescribing in older adults based on web of science.
Synthesis in Medicine, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
What it found
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Authors and funding
5 authors.
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Abstract
backgroundWith the deepening of societal aging, the older adults with comorbidities continues to grow, leading to a rise in the phenomenon of polypharmacy. As a key strategy to address polypharmacy, deprescribing has garnered increasing attention. This study aims to systematically review the current research status and development trends in the field of deprescribing for older adults.
methodsEnglish literature related to deprescribing in older adults, published from the establishment of the Web of Science Core Collection database up to June 8, 2025, was retrieved. CiteSpace and VOSviewer software were employed for visual analysis of indicators such as the number of publications, authors, institutions, and keywords.
resultsA total of 703 papers on deprescribing in older adults were included in this study. The annual volume of publications in this field showed an overall upward trend. Australia and the United States dominated the field, with Emily Reeve from Australia being the author with the highest number of publications. The research hotspots in this field included the implementation environment of deprescribing, intervention measures, drug-related issues, and patient-centered treatment plans.
conclusionThrough systematic sorting and in-depth bibliometric analysis of relevant domestic and international literature, this study outlines the current research landscape and trends in the field, with the aim of providing theoretical references and practical guidance for academic research and clinical practice in the field of prescription simplification for older adults.
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Read under generation 80e0d062 · epoch 390. Bibliography from PubMed, PubMed Central and OpenAlex; grants from NIH RePORTER; trial links from ClinicalTrials.gov; estimates, votes and beliefs from the Socratic graph.