Digital Transformation of Indian Healthcare: A Bibliometric Analysis Based on Telemedicine
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https://doi.org/10.56411/anusandhan.2024.v6i2.13-23Keywords:
Telemedicine, India, Bibliometric analysis, Digital HealthcareAbstract
India's healthcare system faces challenges due to a shortage of hospitals,
doctors, and facilities. The integration of telemedicine into healthcare makes it
possible to spread medical expertise to remote areas and improve access to
health services. Thus, this study's objective is to ascertain and assess the
scientific literature on telemedicine in the Indian context by conducting a
bibliometric analysis to identify the publication's trends, important and trending
keywords, authors, sources, and most cited publications. Another goal is to
determine the conceptual, intellectual, and social structure of the relevant
literature. This research conducts a bibliometric analysis of telemedicine
literature in India using Scopus data from 2013 to 2022. Among the findings,
Kumar A. stands out as the most prolific author, and the “All-India Institute of
Medical Science” is the leading institution. The “Journal of Medical Systems” is
the most influential source. Trending keywords in 2022 include psychiatry,
technology, and attitude. Collaboratively, India and the USA published the
highest number of articles. Our study provides a detailed overview of
telemedicine advancements in India's healthcare sector, offering valuable
insights for academics, policymakers, and practitioners. The findings validate
telemedicine's progress in India's healthcare and suggest future studies expand
to other countries.
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