Mapping Knowledge Landscape of the Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) Research Literature: A Bibliometric Perspective

This study addresses the escalating global concern of dementia, a neurodegenerative disorder affecting millions and anticipated to affect even more with the growing elderly population. The research focuses on Dementia with Lewy-bodies (DLB), a common yet under-recognized and misdiagnosed type of dementia. The increasing dependency on caregivers, particularly in Italy, and the significant economic impact of dementia are highlighted. The study aims to investigate the scientific development, knowledge breadth, and research intensity on DLB using a bibliometric approach. DLB-related publications from the Clarivate Web of Science Core Collection database are analyzed and compared across various countries, organizations, and journals, with a special focus on Italian research. The use of VosViewer software tool for creating co-authorship maps, co-occurrence keywords maps, and topic clusters provides insights into current research trends and advancements in DLB.