FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE OF GERIATRIC INDIVIDUALS: A BIBLIOMETRIC OVERVIEW

Authors : Semiha Yenişehir, İlkim Çıtak Karakaya

Pages : 232-240

Doi:10.21653/tjpr.1469795

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Publication Date : 2025-09-22

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Purpose: Functional performance reflects older adults’ ability to perform work and daily living activities. The aim of this study is to analyze the articles on functional performance in older adults. Methods: The Web of Science database was searched for the titles of English-language articles including “functional performance” and (“geriatric” OR “elderly” OR “aging” OR “older” OR “old age”) words. Biblioshiny and VOSviewer software were used to present the thematic structure and mapping of analysis. Results: A total of 154 English-articles published between the years 1995 and 2023 were included. The average citation per document was 31.47. The peak of the total citation count over years was seen in 1998 (9.4 citations). The year with the lowest average citation was 2003. The year with the highest number of publications was 2021. Brazil and the United States of America (USA) were the most productive and cited countries. The USA was the most relevant country, but only 5.13% of the publications were with multiple countries. Cress ME was the most relevant author. The most highly cited source was “Journal of the American Geriatrics Society”. The most frequent word was “strength”. Conclusion: The results of this study provide important clues about the leading researchers and countries, and publication and citation potentials of studies regarding the functional performance of older individuals. The findings emphasize the significant deficiency in international cooperation; and provide the authors with valuable clues in determining original and specific goals for their future work on the subject and in realizing collaboration opportunities.
Keywords : Bibliyometrik analiz, Egzersiz, Fonksiyonel durum, Kas kuvveti, Yaşlı

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