The share of scientific publications in Complementary and Alternative Medicine from the U.S. among the world's top 10% cited publications is forecasted to decrease from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, this share was at 7.18%, indicating a gradual decline with a year-on-year decrease observed consistently. Specifically, there is an approximate year-on-year decline of around 0.07 percentage points. Over the five-year period, the average compounded annual growth rate reflects a decline, emphasizing a downward trend in this metric's prominence.
Future trends to watch include the impact of increasing global research competition and shifts in research funding, which may further influence the U.S.'s position in this specialized field. Monitoring advancements in related research domains and emerging technologies could affect citation patterns in this area. Additionally, policy changes regarding health and wellness may catalyze shifts in focus away from complementary and alternative medicine.
