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Inclusive Healthcare System for Children with Disabilities: A Bibliometric Analysis and Visualization
Erkan Gulgosteren1, Yavuz Onturk2, Abdullah Cuhadar3
1Faculty of Sports Sciences, Mersin University, Mersin 33010, Türkiye.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|September 13, 2025
Summary
Research on health access for children with disabilities is growing rapidly, with a notable increase in publications since 2015. Future efforts should focus on international collaboration for more equitable, inclusive healthcare solutions globally.
Area of Science:
- Bibliometrics
- Health Services Research
- Disability Studies
Background:
- Children with disabilities face significant systemic health access barriers due to inequities.
- There is a documented increase in research quantity and content concerning healthcare access for this population.
- Global policy attention is urgently needed to address these access challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the bibliometric profile and evolution of scientific literature on healthcare access for children with disabilities.
- To examine publication trends, geographical distribution, methodologies, and interdisciplinary collaborations.
- To identify core research topics, conceptual clusters, and future research directions.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of 1100 publications from 1984-2025 sourced from Web of Science.
- PRISMA methodology was employed for literature screening.
- Analysis included publication trends, geographical distribution, collaborations, and topic clusters.
Main Results:
- An annual publication growth rate of 8.37% was observed, with a significant upward trend post-2015.
- The USA, UK, Australia, and Canada are leading publication contributors, with strong European collaboration.
- Research focus is evolving towards diagnostic processes, family-centered care, and psychosocial aspects.
Conclusions:
- High-income countries dominate research, but expanded international collaboration is crucial for equitable, inclusive global solutions.
- Temporal trends indicate a shift towards more holistic and family-oriented approaches in pediatric disability healthcare research.
- The study provides a comprehensive overview of the research landscape and highlights key areas for future investigation.
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