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Bibliometric Analysis of Research Trends and Knowledge Structure in Oral Frailty
Baiyun Li1,2, Hengxu Wang3, Caini Song4
1Aging Health Research Center, School of Nursing, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China.
Gerodontology
|January 7, 2026
Summary
This study maps oral frailty research, revealing Japan and China as key contributors. Future work should focus on personalized interventions for better geriatric oral health.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Oral Health
- Bibliometrics
Background:
- Oral frailty is a growing concern in aging populations.
- Understanding research trends is crucial for advancing the field.
Purpose of the Study:
- To create a knowledge map of oral frailty research.
- To identify current research status and hotspots.
- To guide future innovations in oral frailty research.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of literature from 2010-2025.
- Data sourced from CNKI and Web of Science databases.
- CiteSpace software used for trend, geographic, and keyword analysis.
Main Results:
- Analysis of 83 Chinese and 596 English publications.
- Fluctuating upward trend in publications, led by Japan and China.
- International research links oral health to systemic outcomes; Chinese studies focus on determinants in aging populations.
- Research evolved from conceptual to clinical and intervention strategies.
Conclusions:
- Oral frailty research is linked to frailty syndrome and malnutrition.
- Future research needs in-depth assessment, international collaboration, and personalized interventions.
- Prioritizing these areas will improve geriatric oral health outcomes.
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