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

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