Research-Oriented Hospitals in China: A Bibliometric and Visualization Analysis Based CiteSpace.

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Bibliometrics
• Hospital Administration

Background:

• Research-oriented hospitals are a key development direction for high-level hospitals in China.
• Existing research lacks a comprehensive analysis of outcomes in this field.
• Bibliometric analysis is crucial for understanding scientific endeavors and trends.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a bibliometric and visualization analysis of literature on research-oriented hospitals.
• To identify research hotspots, trends, and collaboration patterns.
• To inform future research and development strategies for these hospitals.

Main Methods:

• Utilized CiteSpace software for bibliometric and visualization analysis.
• Analyzed literature from 2003-2023 from CNKI, Wanfang, and VIP databases.
• Examined publication trends, author/institution distribution, and research hotspots.

Main Results:

• Publication growth peaked between 2010-2016, followed by fluctuations.
• Limited collaboration observed among highly productive researchers and institutions.
• Key research areas include hospital development strategy, management, and technological innovation.

Conclusions:

• The study provides a snapshot of the current research landscape for research-oriented hospitals.
• Highlights the need for enhanced interdisciplinary and institutional partnerships.
• Future research should focus on defining the essence of these hospitals, developing strategies, and overcoming innovation obstacles.