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Background: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the leading cause of dementia worldwide, imposing a significant economic burden on patients and society. While existing literature has confirmed the effectiveness of exercise as a non-pharmacological intervention for AD, there remains a lack of bibliometric studies focused on AD exercise research. To address this gap, this paper aims to provide an insightful analysis of the growth in AD exercise literature published from 2014 to 2023, using bibliometrics to offer historical insights for the scientific research community. Objective: This study's primary objective is to analyse the expansion of AD exercise literature through bibliometric methods, shedding light on historical trends and their significance in scientific research. Methods: A total of 1,552 documents were retrieved by conducting a title search on the Scopus database, utilizing Boolean operators "OR" and "AND" with keywords related to "exercise" and "Alzheimer's disease." Comprehensive bibliometric analysis was carried out using Microsoft Excel and VOSviewer, encompassing various factors such as countries, institutions, authors, and keyword terms. Results: A noteworthy Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) conducted in 2015, investigating the impact of factors, including diet and exercise, on cognitive decline in the elderly, emerged as the most influential article in the field, with an impressive 1,955 citations, underscoring its substantial impact and recognition within the scientific community. The year 2020 marked a remarkable increase in the publication of AD exercise-related articles, with a total of 206 papers being published. Conclusion: In the future, it is essential to explore the effectiveness and feasibility of multi-mode interventions that promote an active lifestyle, including exercise, across diverse global populations and settings. This study, by providing a global overview, tracing thematic evolution, and spotlighting future research trends in the AD exercise domain, serves as a guiding reference for future research endeavours in this field.


 

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Alzheimer’s disease, Exercise, Workout, Bibliometric analysis

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