ArticleFuture healthcare journal2025
Global trends in sustainable healthcare research: A bibliometric analysis.
Article in Future healthcare journal, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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4 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Sustainable clear aligner practice in esthetic and prosthetic dentistry: a scoping review for practical implementation.Frontiers in oral health · 2026Pooled it
- A quantitative analysis of global AI medical studies: gaps in randomized controlled trials.NPJ digital medicine · 2026Article
- Towards sustainable healthcare in otorhinolaryngology: assessing knowledge, engagement, and opportunities for change.Frontiers in health services · 2026Article
- Environmental sustainability in robotic surgery: a data-driven bibliometric mapping of global research trends, thematic evolution, and knowledge structures (1983-2025).Journal of robotic surgery · 2025Article
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Abstract
Introduction: This study maps the development of sustainable healthcare research, identifying key contributors, collaborative networks and emerging trends. Objective: To provide a comprehensive overview of the sustainable healthcare research landscape, offering insights to inform strategic planning, resource allocation and future research. Methods: A bibliometric analysis of 842 publications up to May 2024 was conducted using the Web of Science Core Collection. The analysis examined publication year, authorship, countries, journals, citations, research fields, subjects and methodologies. VOSviewer was used to visualise knowledge networks and research priorities. Results: Over 70% of publications emerged in the last 5 years, with the USA, England and Australia as leading contributors. Key trends include integrating environmental sustainability into healthcare and advancing green technologies. Conclusion: The findings highlight the rapid growth of sustainable healthcare research, offering valuable insights for policymakers, researchers and healthcare professionals seeking to enhance the resilience and sustainability of healthcare systems.
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