In 2023, the total number of scientific publications in Medical Laboratory Technology in the UK was 23.34. Projections indicate a slight upward trend with the following year-on-year percentage increases: 0.13% in 2024, 0.09% in 2025, 0.09% in 2026, 0.09% in 2027, and 0.04% in 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the period of 2024 to 2028 is approximately 0.09% per annum, indicating a relatively stable and marginal increase in publication outputs.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Emerging technologies in medical laboratory equipment, potentially driving an increase in related scientific research.
- Impact of policy changes and funding allocation on research outputs.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration across health tech sectors, which could spur more publications.
