Mapping the scientific research on integrated care: a bibliometric and social network analysis

Dandan Guo; Chaofeng Zhou; Chaofeng Zhou; Haomiao Li; Dai Su; Guangwen Gong; Xinlin Chen; Xinlin Chen; Xinlan Chen; Xinlan Chen; Yingchun Chen; Yingchun Chen

doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1095616

Frontiers in Psychology (Sep 2023)

Mapping the scientific research on integrated care: a bibliometric and social network analysis

Dandan Guo,
Chaofeng Zhou,
Chaofeng Zhou,
Haomiao Li,
Dai Su,
Guangwen Gong,
Xinlin Chen,
Xinlin Chen,
Xinlan Chen,
Xinlan Chen,
Yingchun Chen,
Yingchun Chen

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Dandan Guo: School of Medicine and Health Management, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
Chaofeng Zhou: Wuhan Library, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, China
Chaofeng Zhou: Department of Library, Information and Archives Management, School of Economic and Management, UCAS, Beijing, China
Haomiao Li: School of Political Science and Public Administration, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
Dai Su: Department of Health Management and Policy, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
Guangwen Gong: Guangwen Gong, School of Management, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China
Xinlin Chen: School of Medicine and Health Management, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
Xinlin Chen: Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
Xinlan Chen: School of Medicine and Health Management, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
Xinlan Chen: Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
Yingchun Chen: School of Medicine and Health Management, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
Yingchun Chen: Research Centre for Rural Health Service, Key Research Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences of Hubei Provincial Department of Education, Wuhan, China

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1095616
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 14

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BackgroundIntegrated care (IC) is the cornerstone of the sustainable development of the medical and health system. A thorough examination of the existing scientific literature on IC is essential for assessing the present state of knowledge on this subject. This review seeks to offer an overview of evidence-based knowledge, pinpoint existing knowledge gaps related to IC, and identify areas requiring further research.MethodsData were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection, from 2010 to 2020. Bibliometrics and social network analysis were used to explore and map the knowledge structure, research hotspots, development status, academic groups and future development trends of IC.ResultsA total of 7,501 articles were obtained. The number of publications on IC was rising in general. Healthcare science services were the most common topics. The United States contributed the highest number of articles. The level of collaboration between countries and between authors was found to be relatively low. The keywords were stratified into four clusters: IC, depression, integrative medicine, and primary health care. In recent years, complementary medicine has become a hotspot and will continue to be a focus.ConclusionThe study provides a comprehensive analysis of global research hotspots and trends in IC, and highlights the characteristics, challenges, and potential solutions of IC. To address resource fragmentation, collaboration difficulties, insufficient financial incentives, and poor information sharing, international collaboration needs to be strengthened to promote value co-creation and model innovation in IC. The contribution of this study lies in enhancing people’s understanding of the current state of IC research, guiding scholars to discover new research perspectives, and providing valuable references for researchers and policymakers in designing and implementing effective IC strategies.

Published in Frontiers in Psychology

ISSN: 1664-1078 (Online)
Publisher: Frontiers Media S.A.
Country of publisher: Switzerland
LCC subjects: Philosophy. Psychology. Religion: Psychology
Website: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology

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