Bibliometric analysis on usage of Industry 4.0 technologies in healthcare

Abstract

Purpose

Industrial Revolution 4.0 prompts organizations to adopt emerging technologies, and the healthcare industry is no different from them. Further, it is important to adopt new edge technologies to improve services and the well-being of patients. This research synthesizes the work most influenced by this technology and the trends and usage of Industry 4.0 technologies in the healthcare sector.

Design/methodology/approach

The study has used the Scopus and Web of Science databases to retrieve articles published in healthcare and Industry 4.0 for bibliometric analysis. Specifically, Bibliometrix (R-package) and VOSviewer were used to analyze data related to authors, sources, keywords and content analysis.

Findings

The study found increased research trends in Industry 4.0 and healthcare in recent years. The USA, India and China are top contributors in this field, showing research progress in developed and developing economies. Dwivedi Y and Kumar A. were top researchers in the field. The finding also reveals that predictive analytics, deep technology and sustainable development are emerging areas for healthcare where Industry 4.0 can play a crucial role.

Practical implications

Using Industry 4.0 technologies can help the company improve its services, operational efficiency and patient care.

Originality/value

The study explored the trends in the healthcare sector for using Industry 4.0 technologies through bibliometric analysis.

Citation

Khanuja, A., Sreedharan, R. and Sharma, N. (2024), "Bibliometric analysis on usage of Industry 4.0 technologies in healthcare", The TQM Journal, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/TQM-08-2023-0252