Bibliometric

The purpose of this study is to conduct a bibliometric analysis to investigate research trends, collaboration networks, and thematic evaluations of publications on the topic of ergonomic equipment for the elderly. It employs a systematic literature review using the PRISMA method to examine research trends, publication productivity, and citation impact in the selected topic. The analysis reveals a significant surge in research interest over the past decade (2013-2023), with substantial contributions from various academic journals in Scopus. Bibliometric R and VOSviewer software are used to conduct the bibliometric analysis. The study reveals a substantial increase in the volume of literature related to ergonomic equipment for the elderly. "Applied Ergonomics" leads in productivity on this topic, while China and the USA are the most productive countries. The findings indicate a transition in research trends from earlier themes such as elderly care, universal design, and ergonomic design, to general ergonomics, and finally to high technology (artificial intelligence and virtual reality). Based on the findings, we suggest that future research should prioritize the development of advanced healthcare solutions for the elderly, incorporating latest technologies. These findings serve as a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners, facilitating a deeper understanding of the evolving knowledge in this field.