The forecasted share of scientific publications involving international collaboration in anesthesiology and pain medicine in Canada shows a steady increase from 38.86% in 2024 to 44.75% in 2028. This demonstrates a consistent upward trend, with the year-on-year growth rate over the years illustrating an average increase of approximately 1.47% per year. Given this trajectory, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period is about 1.47%.

Looking ahead, key trends to watch for include:

Increasing globalization of research efforts, driven by technological advancements enabling remote collaboration.
Potential shifts in funding dynamics due to geopolitical changes which could impact international research partnerships.
Emerging technological tools and platforms could further ease the collaboration process, fueling continued growth in international joint publications.