DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY: A BIBLIOMETRIC REVIEW
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https://doi.org/10.55197/qjssh.v7si4.1659Keywords:
digital transformation, digital transition, digital innovation, technology advancement, healthcareAbstract
This study presents a bibliometric review of digital transformation research in the healthcare industry from 2016 to 2025 using Scopus database. A total of 1,297 publications were analyzed to identify publication trends, influential authors, institutions, journals, and thematic research areas. The findings indicate rapid growth in digital healthcare research, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. English-language publications dominated the field, while the major subject areas included Business, Management and Accounting, Computer Science, Social Sciences, and Medicine. The analysis identified leading contributors, including Sascha Kraus and several institutions from Italy, Australia, and China. VOSviewer keyword occurrence analysis revealed six major thematic clusters: digital transformation strategies, digital health technologies, data analytics, artificial intelligence, medical education, and sustainability. The findings demonstrate that digital transformation research in healthcare is multidisciplinary and globally expanding. The study contributes by offering an updated overview of the intellectual structure of digital healthcare transformation and highlights future research opportunities, particularly in telehealth, AI-driven healthcare systems, collaboration networks, and longitudinal impact studies.
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