Key result
Bibliometric analysis identifies Brazil and Canada as publication leaders in Latin American cardiac rehabilitation research.
Why the study?
To describe publication trends, identify collaborative networks, and determine emerging research trends in cardiac rehabilitation in Latin America.
This bibliometric review highlights the growth of cardiac rehabilitation research in Latin America, led by Brazil and Canada, and identifies key collaborative networks and research trends.
Purpose: This study, based on a bibliometric analysis in the field of cardiac rehabilitation in Latin America, aims to (1) describe the number of publications per year, journal, country affiliation, and contributing authors; (2) identify collaborative networks; and (3) determine emerging research trends. Review Methods: A defined search strategy was implemented in Scopus for documents indexed up to September 2023. The retrieved records were analyzed using VantagePoint software (Search Technology, 15.2) to extract activity indicators (publication frequency, countries, institutions, and authors), relationship indicators (coauthorship among countries and authors), and research trends through author-included keywords in each article. Summary: A total of 124 records were selected. The highest publication frequency was observed between 2019 and 2023, with Brazil and Canada leading in publication counts. Regarding international collaboration, studies were frequently coauthored by institutions in Brazil, Canada, Colombia, and the United States. Most records associated cardiovascular rehabilitation with cardiovascular diseases (coronary disease), exercise, and questionnaires. This investigation offers insights that are instrumental in shaping the trajectory of future studies by analyzing publication patterns and identifying potential collaborative partners in the region. Through a detailed examination of bibliometric data, it sets a foundation for advancing research agendas and fostering partnerships in cardiac rehabilitation within Latin America.
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Delgado et al. (2026) conducted a review in Cardiac rehabilitation (n=124). A bibliometric analysis of 124 records on cardiac rehabilitation in Latin America identified Brazil and Canada as leading in publication counts, with peak publication frequency between 2019 and 2023.
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