Collaboration, Intellectual Basis, and Emerging Trends in Smart Senior Care Research: A Scientometric Analysis

As the global population ages and the demand for high-quality care rises, smart senior care, underpinned by digital and information technologies, has garnered increasing attention as a vital approach to elderly health management. This paper conducts a systematic bibliometric analysis of smart senior care from 1981 to 2023, examining 3 dimensions: publication output and academic collaboration, intellectual basis and structure, alongside research frontiers and evolving trends. International research efforts in smart senior care have grown increasingly diverse and interconnected. However, significant regional disparities persist, particularly in knowledge production and academic impact. The research frontiers and intellectual basis of smart senior care demonstrate interdisciplinary characteristics, with a focus on 2 primary directions: technological innovation and humanistic care. Research priorities in smart senior care vary across countries, while research hotspots have undergone notable shifts in recent years.