Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
I. INTERNATIONAL FALLS AND ACCIDENTS IN OLDER ADULTS SYMPOSIUM, Osmaniye, Türkiye, 01 Ekim 2024
The objective of this study is to conduct a comprehensive and systematic analysis of the current status
and development trends of research related to falls in older adults, employing bibliometric methods. The
literature related to falls in older adults published between 1977 and 2023 was retrieved from the Web
of Science Core Collection database. The statistical analysis and knowledge mapping of the literature
were conducted using the R Studio Bibliometrix software. A total of 2,826 publications related to falls
in older adults were retrieved. The articles were authored by 11,280 researchers from 2,080 institutions
across 66 countries and published in 696 academic journals. The work of Lord SR, Delbaere K,
Rubenstein LZ, Tinetti ME, and others has had a significant impact on the study of falls in older adults.
Lord SR is the most prolific author, while Rubenstein LZ is the most cited author. The United States and
Australia have the highest number of publications in this field, while Harvard University and the
University of New South Wales, Sydney, are the most influential institutions. The highest number of
articles were published in BMC Geriatrics, while the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society had the
highest number of citations. The current research focus and development direction in the field of falls
in older adults is the development of fall detection systems, perturbation-based balance training and fall
risk assessment. The current focus of research on falls in older adults is on risk factors, prevention and
balance. This study employs bibliometric and knowledge mapping analysis to examine the present
research trends and pivotal areas in the domain of falls among older adults, while also underscoring
prospective research directions. The findings can serve as a theoretical foundation and practical guide
for scholars to build upon. Despite the considerable research efforts that have been made, fall prevention
remains a pivotal public health concern in our ageing society, as many older adults still lack access to
effective interventions. These insights can be leveraged to improve services, develop policies, and
design exercise programs aimed at preventing falls in this vulnerable population.
Keywords: fall, older adults, bibliometrics