ObjectivesTo analyze and track the hotspots and frontiers of the field of frailty by analyzing the related research published by SCI-journals in recent decade.MethodsData of publications from 2010 to 2019 were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection database. CiteSpace was used to analyze the hotspots and frontiers of frailty research from high-impact countries/regions, institutions, authors, high-frequency keywords and burst terms.ResultsA total of 12 768 publications were identified. The United States was the leading country for publications. Research hotspots focused on adverse health outcomes associated with frailty, interventions, and frailty in elderly patients and females. Besides, frailty assessment and screening, cohort study, meta-analysis and cognitive impairment were the frontier fields.ConclusionsAdverse health outcomes associated with frailty, interventions, and frailty in elderly patients and females are the hotspots and frontiers of frailty research.
Evidence mapping is a new type of comprehensive evidence research method that systematically collects, evaluates, and synthesizes existing evidence to clarify research status and gaps, thereby promoting scientific research and decision-making. After nearly 20 years of development, the methodology of evidence mapping has been continuously improved, and has gained wide attention and recognition from the international community. China has paid much attention to evidence mapping at an early stage, but there are relatively few theoretical and practical researches, and the concept definition is inconsistent. This paper introduces the methodology of evidence mapping production and reporting for researchers to use for reference, with a view to further promoting the research and development of evidence mapping in China.
