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Lana V Ivanitskaya1, Anastasia E Bjork2, Mark R Taylor2
1School of Health Sciences, Central Michigan University, 208D Rowe Hall, Mount Pleasant, MI, 48859, USA. ivani1sv@cmich.edu.
This bibliometric analysis maps research on Catholic health care, revealing key ethical and clinical themes like reproductive health and end-of-life care. It also explores the theological and empirical aspects of Catholic identity in healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Medical Ethics
- Religion and Spirituality
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Catholic healthcare is a significant global sector.
- Understanding its research landscape is crucial for its development.
- Previous research has not comprehensively mapped this domain.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the multi-dimensional construct of Catholic health care.
- To identify key research themes and trends since 1973.
- To map the structure of research transcending religious and secular literature.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of 181 studies from Web of Science.
- Analysis of publications by 418 authors from 26 countries.
- Keyword cluster mapping using VOSviewer.
Main Results:
- Identified research clusters focusing on reproductive health and end-of-life care.
- Revealed theological and empirical perspectives on Catholic identity.
- Demonstrated the domain's evolution since 1973.
Conclusions:
- Catholic health care research is multi-dimensional, encompassing clinical, ethical, and identity-related issues.
- The research landscape bridges religious and secular scholarship.
- Future research should continue exploring these critical areas.
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