As of 2023, Japan's share of scientific publications in the top 10% of citations in community and home care stood at an estimated value obtained from the trends projected for 2024 onwards. From 2024 to 2028, the forecast indicates a steady and slight increase from 15.34 to 15.46. The year-on-year growth reflects a consistent rising trend, and the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year period highlights a gradual enhancement in their research impact within this sector.
Future trends to watch for include the potential influence of technological advancements in community and home care and their impact on research priority shifts and further collaboration opportunities within and outside Japan, which could significantly alter publication metrics and citation shares in the coming years.