Artificial intelligence applications and aging (1995–2024): Trends, challenges, and future directions in frailty research

IF 3.5 3区医学 Q2 GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY

Archives of gerontology and geriatrics Pub Date : 2025-03-25 DOI:10.1016/j.archger.2025.105837

Ali Mufraih Albarrati , Rakan Nazer , Siddig Ibrahim Abdelwahab , Mohammed Albratty

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Abstract

Background

Frailty, a significant predictor of adverse health outcomes, has become a focal point of research, particularly with the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. This study aimed to provide a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of research trends in AI and frailty to map conceptual developments, collaborations, and emerging themes in the field.

Methods

A systematic search was conducted using the Scopus database employing a comprehensive set of keywords related to AI and frailty. The search was refined to include only original articles in English, yielding 1213 documents. Data extraction was performed in October 2024 and exported in the CSV and BibTeX formats. Annual growth trends were analyzed using Microsoft Excel, while VOSviewer and R-package were used for bibliometric analyzes and visualization to identify key contributors, collaborations, and thematic clusters.

Results

The analysis revealed rapid growth in research publications, with AI applications in frailty gaining prominence over the past decade. Thematic clusters highlight areas such as predictive modeling, machine learning applications, and geriatric care innovations. The United States, United Kingdom, and Italy emerged as leading contributors to publications and collaborations. The key topics included prediction models, dementia, sarcopenia, and rehabilitation. This bibliometric study underscores the increasing integration of AI into frailty research, revealing key trends, collaborative networks, and emerging areas of focus.

Conclusion

These findings can guide future research, foster collaborations, and enhance the application of AI technologies to improve frailty assessment and management.

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Archives of gerontology and geriatrics 医学-老年医学

CiteScore

7.30

自引率

5.00%

发文量

198

审稿时长

16 days

期刊介绍： Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics provides a medium for the publication of papers from the fields of experimental gerontology and clinical and social geriatrics. The principal aim of the journal is to facilitate the exchange of information between specialists in these three fields of gerontological research. Experimental papers dealing with the basic mechanisms of aging at molecular, cellular, tissue or organ levels will be published. Clinical papers will be accepted if they provide sufficiently new information or are of fundamental importance for the knowledge of human aging. Purely descriptive clinical papers will be accepted only if the results permit further interpretation. Papers dealing with anti-aging pharmacological preparations in humans are welcome. Papers on the social aspects of geriatrics will be accepted if they are of general interest regarding the epidemiology of aging and the efficiency and working methods of the social organizations for the health care of the elderly.