The evolution of digital health: a global, Latin American, and Brazilian bibliometric analysis
IntroductionDigital health provides remote healthcare assistance, contributing to reducing inequalities in access to services. For its widespread adoption, it is essential to disseminate successful models implemented in countries with developed digital health networks, so that they can be adapted an...
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| author | Maria Eulália Vinadé Chagas Gabriela de Oliveira Laguna Silva Gabriel Ricardo Fernandes Gabriela Tizianel Aguilar Mariana Motta Dias da Silva Evandro Luis Moraes Isadora D Avila Lottici Jerusa da Rosa de Amorim Tiago de Abreu Taís de Campos Moreira Felipe Cezar Cabral |
| author_facet | Maria Eulália Vinadé Chagas Gabriela de Oliveira Laguna Silva Gabriel Ricardo Fernandes Gabriela Tizianel Aguilar Mariana Motta Dias da Silva Evandro Luis Moraes Isadora D Avila Lottici Jerusa da Rosa de Amorim Tiago de Abreu Taís de Campos Moreira Felipe Cezar Cabral |
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| description | IntroductionDigital health provides remote healthcare assistance, contributing to reducing inequalities in access to services. For its widespread adoption, it is essential to disseminate successful models implemented in countries with developed digital health networks, so that they can be adapted and replicated in developing regions. The dissemination of scientific studies on the topic, combining digital health activities within various contexts with scientific research, is crucial for promoting significant advancements in the understanding and application of these technologies. This study aims to conduct a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of global scientific production in digital health from 2019 to 2024, with special attention to Latin America and Brazil.MethodsA bibliometric analysis was conducted with searches in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. The analysis used the Bibliometrix package in RStudio, and the data were filtered for the global dimension, Latin American countries, and Brazil. The authorship analysis was restricted to publications with at least one Brazilian author and was carried out through a manual check of each record. The protocol was registered on the Open Science Framework platform under the number 10.17605/OSF.IO/43WQ5.ResultsA total of 51,723 publications were included in the global dimension, 2,410 in Latin America, and 1,317 in the Brazilian analysis. The number of publications increased from 2019 to 2021. In the global scenario, the United States led scientific production in digital health, whereas Brazil led in Latin America.ConclusionDigital health has expanded exponentially, consolidating itself as a strategic pillar in healthcare systems. Investments in international collaborations that encourage knowledge exchange, strengthen research networks, and drive scientific publications are essential. These partnerships are crucial for adapting digital tools to different socioeconomic contexts and ensuring equitable care for the population. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-3089941f9e3548b98a53701fd5ee96542025-08-20T03:12:38ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Digital Health2673-253X2025-05-01710.3389/fdgth.2025.15827191582719The evolution of digital health: a global, Latin American, and Brazilian bibliometric analysisMaria Eulália Vinadé Chagas0Gabriela de Oliveira Laguna Silva1Gabriel Ricardo Fernandes2Gabriela Tizianel Aguilar3Mariana Motta Dias da Silva4Evandro Luis Moraes5Isadora D Avila Lottici6Jerusa da Rosa de Amorim7Tiago de Abreu8Taís de Campos Moreira9Felipe Cezar Cabral10Responsabilidade Social, Hospital Moinhos de Vento, Porto Alegre, BrazilResponsabilidade Social, Hospital Moinhos de Vento, Porto Alegre, BrazilResponsabilidade Social, Hospital Moinhos de Vento, Porto Alegre, BrazilResponsabilidade Social, Hospital Moinhos de Vento, Porto Alegre, BrazilInstituto de Pesquisa, Hospital Moinhos de Vento, Porto Alegre, BrazilSuperintendência Administrativa, Hospital Moinhos de Vento, Porto Alegre, BrazilResponsabilidade Social, Hospital Moinhos de Vento, Porto Alegre, BrazilResponsabilidade Social, Hospital Moinhos de Vento, Porto Alegre, BrazilGerência de Tecnologia de Informação, Hospital Moinhos de Vento, Porto Alegre, BrazilResponsabilidade Social, Hospital Moinhos de Vento, Porto Alegre, BrazilGerência Médica de Saúde Digital, Hospital Moinhos de Vento, Porto Alegre, BrazilIntroductionDigital health provides remote healthcare assistance, contributing to reducing inequalities in access to services. For its widespread adoption, it is essential to disseminate successful models implemented in countries with developed digital health networks, so that they can be adapted and replicated in developing regions. The dissemination of scientific studies on the topic, combining digital health activities within various contexts with scientific research, is crucial for promoting significant advancements in the understanding and application of these technologies. This study aims to conduct a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of global scientific production in digital health from 2019 to 2024, with special attention to Latin America and Brazil.MethodsA bibliometric analysis was conducted with searches in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. The analysis used the Bibliometrix package in RStudio, and the data were filtered for the global dimension, Latin American countries, and Brazil. The authorship analysis was restricted to publications with at least one Brazilian author and was carried out through a manual check of each record. The protocol was registered on the Open Science Framework platform under the number 10.17605/OSF.IO/43WQ5.ResultsA total of 51,723 publications were included in the global dimension, 2,410 in Latin America, and 1,317 in the Brazilian analysis. The number of publications increased from 2019 to 2021. In the global scenario, the United States led scientific production in digital health, whereas Brazil led in Latin America.ConclusionDigital health has expanded exponentially, consolidating itself as a strategic pillar in healthcare systems. Investments in international collaborations that encourage knowledge exchange, strengthen research networks, and drive scientific publications are essential. These partnerships are crucial for adapting digital tools to different socioeconomic contexts and ensuring equitable care for the population.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fdgth.2025.1582719/fullbibliometric analysisdigital healthLatin AmericaBraziltelemedicine |
| spellingShingle | Maria Eulália Vinadé Chagas Gabriela de Oliveira Laguna Silva Gabriel Ricardo Fernandes Gabriela Tizianel Aguilar Mariana Motta Dias da Silva Evandro Luis Moraes Isadora D Avila Lottici Jerusa da Rosa de Amorim Tiago de Abreu Taís de Campos Moreira Felipe Cezar Cabral The evolution of digital health: a global, Latin American, and Brazilian bibliometric analysis Frontiers in Digital Health bibliometric analysis digital health Latin America Brazil telemedicine |
| title | The evolution of digital health: a global, Latin American, and Brazilian bibliometric analysis |
| title_full | The evolution of digital health: a global, Latin American, and Brazilian bibliometric analysis |
| title_fullStr | The evolution of digital health: a global, Latin American, and Brazilian bibliometric analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | The evolution of digital health: a global, Latin American, and Brazilian bibliometric analysis |
| title_short | The evolution of digital health: a global, Latin American, and Brazilian bibliometric analysis |
| title_sort | evolution of digital health a global latin american and brazilian bibliometric analysis |
| topic | bibliometric analysis digital health Latin America Brazil telemedicine |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fdgth.2025.1582719/full |
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