Trends in Dehydration in Older People: Identifying Landmark Scientific Contributions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dehydration and low fluid intake cause the most prevalent electrolyte imbalance in older adults and increase their morbi-mortality.

Objective

To analyse the scientific production on dehydration in older adults.

Methods

A bibliometric analysis was performed using the Web of Science Core Collection database. The data were analysed using two software programs, the Bibliometric package for RStudio version 4.2.2, and VOSviewer 1.6.18 for the analysis of the scientific production, authors, citations, countries and collaborations, journals, research areas, and keywords.

Results

A total of 205 articles were selected. An increase in the number of publications has been observed since 2012, with 2021 being the most productive year. With respect to scientific pr

SUBMITTER: Masot O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11767598 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature