Visualizing Scholarly Trends in Electronic Health (eHealth) Business Models: A Bibliometric Analysis.

Area of Science:

• Health Informatics
• Business Management
• Information Science

Background:

• Digital health technologies and innovative business models are transforming global healthcare delivery.
• The increasing adoption of electronic health (eHealth) solutions necessitates a deeper understanding of their business models.
• Scholarly interest in optimizing eHealth business models has grown significantly.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a bibliometric analysis of eHealth business models literature from 1991 to 2024.
• To identify emerging trends, influential authors, and prominent sources in the field.
• To understand the evolution and key themes within eHealth business models.

Main Methods:

• Bibliometric analysis of 1,118 documents from 711 sources (1991-2024).
• Utilized VOSviewer and Biblioshiny for data analysis.
• Focused on journal articles and conference papers.

Main Results:

• Significant increase in research output, particularly after 2007 and peaking during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Key emerging themes identified: telemedicine, digital health, and information management.
• Strong emphasis on international collaborations, especially from Europe, North America, and Asia.

Conclusions:

• The field of eHealth business models has evolved significantly, with notable growth and thematic shifts.
• International and multidisciplinary collaborations are crucial for advancing research in this dynamic area.
• The study provides valuable insights into the trajectory and key drivers of eHealth business model innovation.