The share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications related to community and home care in Italy is remarkably high, consistently above 98% from 2024 to 2028. This upward trend demonstrates a strong and increasing lead author presence in this research domain. In 2023, the share stood similarly high, indicating stability in leadership roles over recent years.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential shifts towards increased collaborative or international authorship in global research efforts.
The impact of digital and remote collaboration tools on author roles and responsibilities in scientific studies.
Assessment of funding or policy changes that might influence authorship dynamics in community and home care research.