Background: Dementia is a major global public health concern, characterized by
progressive cognitive decline and increasing dependence. While pharmacological
treatments offer limited symptomatic relief, non-pharmacological interventions
particularly psychosocial and family-based approaches have emerged as essential
components of dementia care.
Objective: This study aims to systematically map global research trends in
non-pharmacological interventions for dementia using bibliometric techniques,
identifying key contributors, collaboration networks, and thematic areas.
Methods: A bibliometric analysis was conducted using the Scopus database. A
structured search strategy focusing on psychosocial, psychological, and family
interventions in dementia yielded 712 records. After deduplication, 655
publications were included. Data were analyzed using VOSviewer to examine
co-authorship networks, institutional productivity, country contributions, and
keyword co-occurrence patterns.
Results: A total of 2,457 authors contributed to the included publications,
with 31 authors meeting the minimum threshold of five publications.
Co-authorship analysis revealed nine clusters, indicating collaborative
sub-networks within the field. Leading contributors included Cooper CA,
Moniz-Cook ED, and Livingston GA. Organizational analysis identified
institutions in the United Kingdom, particularly University College London and
King’s College London, as major contributors. Keyword analysis revealed five
dominant themes: cognitive interventions, caregiver support, behavioral
management, psychosocial interventions, and quality of life enhancement.
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