Mapping the global qualitative research landscape on dementia: A visualisation and bibliographical analysis

Journal title RIVISTA SPERIMENTALE DI FRENIATRIA
Author/s Luca Ghirotto, Fedra Alessandra Pizzato
Publishing Year 2024 Issue 2024/2
Language Italian Pages 27 P. 91-117 File size 402 KB
DOI 10.3280/RSF2024-002006
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Objectives. This study aimed to comprehensively map the global landscape of qualitative research on dementia through visualisation and bibliographical analysis, shedding light on key themes, trends, geographic distribution, and methodological approaches. Methods. A systematic search of Scopus was conducted to identify qualitative studies focusing on dementia. The retrieved articles underwent detailed analysis to extract critical information regarding the themes addressed, geographic locations of the studies, institutional affiliations, publication trends over time, and methodological approaches employed. Results. The analysis revealed several significant findings. It identified prevalent themes in qualitative dementia research, including caregiving experiences, care provision, psychological and emotional aspects, advance care planning, ethics, decision-making, and the impact of technology. The study also highlighted the active institutions and top journals contributing to qualitative dementia research and the distribution of research activity across different regions worldwide. Conclusions. This comprehensive analysis provides valuable insights into the current landscape of qualitative dementia research. It underscores the importance of qualitative inquiry in understanding the multifaceted aspects of dementia and emphasises the need for ongoing exploration and innovation in this field. By elucidating prevalent themes, geographic distribution, and methodological approaches, this study advances knowledge and informs future research directions in qualitative dementia studies.

Keywords: Dementia, Qualitative research, Systematic review, Bibliographical analysis, Research trends

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Luca Ghirotto, Fedra Alessandra Pizzato, Mappatura del panorama internazionale della ricerca qualitativa sulla demenza: una visualizzazione e analisi bibliografica in "RIVISTA SPERIMENTALE DI FRENIATRIA" 2/2024, pp 91-117, DOI: 10.3280/RSF2024-002006