The share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in the US community and home care sector is forecasted to gradually decline from 96.64 in 2024 to 96.13 in 2028. Compared to 2023 data, where it stood at 96.75, the trend indicates a slight year-on-year decrease. Specifically, from 2024 to 2025, the decrease is 0.13 percentage points, followed by similar slight decreases annually.

Future trends to watch:

A continued gradual decline in the share of leading authors, potentially due to increased collaborative authorship and openness in scientific contributions.
An evolving academic structure may emphasize more multi-author and cross-disciplinary research practices in community and home care.
The impact of digital platforms on authorship roles may further influence these trends in the scientific community.