In 2023, Japan had 1.31 scientific publications in the top 10% cited category within Community and Home Care. From 2024 to 2028, forecasts show a steady annual increase, with publication numbers growing from 1.37 to 1.61. The year-on-year growth rate consistently appears at approximately 4.3%. The calculated compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year forecast period stands at around 4.3%.

Future trends to watch for include:

Increased digital health technologies impacting research outputs.
Greater collaborations between academic institutions and healthcare providers.
Funding variations potentially affecting research productivity and publication rates.