Key result
AF eHealth research growth correlates strongly with per capita GDP and network infrastructure.
Why the study?
Effective monitoring is essential for managing AF, but a comprehensive summary of the application of eHealth tools remains scarce.
Research on eHealth tools in atrial fibrillation management has grown significantly, with publication volume strongly correlated with economic development and network infrastructure.
Clinicians should assess local infrastructure before AF eHealth adoption; leaves open validation in lower-GDP settings.
Background Effective monitoring is essential for managing atrial fibrillation (AF), and eHealth tools present innovative solutions. However, a comprehensive summary of their application in AF management remains scarce. Objective This study investigates the status, trends, and determinants of eHealth tool utilization in AF management. We utilize bibliometric methods to forecast patterns and assess correlations between economic indicators, network infrastructure, and advancements in this domain. Methods We systematically searched the Web of Science Core Collection for articles on eHealth tools and AF, with a cutoff date of June 11, 2025. We employed bibliometric techniques to analyze publication metrics, including document count, contributing countries, institutions, and keywords, and used linear regression to examine the relationship between publication volume, per capita GDP, and network infrastructure. Results Our search yielded 641 publications since 1998, reflecting significant growth in eHealth research for AF over the past decade across 83 countries and 1593 institutions. The United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany led in publication volume, primarily from high-income countries. A strong correlation was observed between publication numbers and per capita GDP and network infrastructure. Key authors and journals emerged, with common keywords such as “Mobile health” and “Digital health,” indicating prominent research themes. Conclusions This study highlights the increasing relevance of eHealth tools in AF management. Notable correlations with economic development and network infrastructure underscore their role in advancing eHealth applications, while emerging trends promise future research directions.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Zhou et al. (2026) studied this question. eHealth research in atrial fibrillation management grew significantly with 641 publications, strongly correlating with per capita GDP and network infrastructure across 83 countries.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: