ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Hotspots and Trends in Research on Mental Health of the Rural Elderly: A Bibliometric Analysis Using CiteSpace.
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2 citing papers in PubMed.
- Global scientific trends on neuroimaging in obsessive-compulsive disorder in the early twenty-first century: a bibliometric analysis and visualization analysis.Annals of general psychiatry · 2026Review
- Technological Evolution and Research Trends of Intelligent Question-Answering Systems in Healthcare.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
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Abstract
backgroundThis study addresses the need for a systematic analysis of research trends and hotspots in the mental health of rural elderly populations, a field that has gained increasing attention due to the growing global aging population. The previous literature has explored specific issues such as loneliness, depression, and social support, and yet a comprehensive review of research development, key themes, and gaps remains lacking.
methodsUsing CiteSpace software (CiteSpace 6.3.R1), this study conducts a bibliometric analysis of 1545 articles from the Web of Science Core Collection and 1793 articles from the China National Knowledge Infrastructure. The analysis identifies key themes, collaboration networks, and the evolution of research focus over time.
resultsThe results reveal that while Chinese research in this field is highly active and diverse, international collaboration is limited, underscoring the need for stronger global partnerships.
conclusionsEmerging research areas, such as the impact of socioeconomic factors, intergenerational support, and rural healthcare policies, are identified. These findings provide valuable insights into the current state of research and highlight opportunities for future studies and policy-making aimed at improving the mental health and quality of life of rural elderly populations worldwide.
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