The total number of 10% top-cited scientific publications in complementary and alternative medicine in the UK was last recorded at 3.01 publications in 2023. Forecasted data suggests a gradual decline from 2024 to 2028, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicating an average decrease of approximately 3.2% per year over this five-year period. The year-on-year variation reflects a consistent downward trend.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in medical research funding, changing public and academic interest in complementary and alternative medicine, and evolving criteria for citation impacts, which could influence publication trends beyond 2028.
