Use of Digital Health Technologies for Dementia Care: Bibliometric Analysis and Report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dementia is a syndrome that compromises neurocognitive functions of the individual and that is affecting 55 million individuals globally, as well as global health care systems, national economic systems, and family members.

Objective

This study aimed to determine the status quo of scientific production on use of digital health technologies (DHTs) to support (older) people living with dementia, their families, and care partners. In addition, our study aimed to map the current landscape of global research initiatives on DHTs on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and support of people living with dementia and their caregivers.

Methods

A bibliometric analysis was performed as part of a systematic review protocol using MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, Epistemonikos,

SUBMITTER: Abdulazeem H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11851039 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature