Hospital-based Education for Hospitalized Children: A bibliometric analysis
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https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI33.7078Keywords:
Hospital-Based Education, School in Hospital, Inclusive education, Pediatric learningAbstract
This study maps the research landscape of Hospital-Based Education (HBE) for hospitalized children through a bibliometric analysis of 118 Scopus-indexed publications (1934–2024). Using tools such as BiblioMagika and VOSviewer, the study identifies publication trends, authorship patterns, and thematic clusters spanning health, pedagogy, and patient education. Findings show that HBE is a niche yet growing field, with rising scholarly attention after 2010 and moderate citation impact. The review highlights interdisciplinary contributions and research gaps, particularly in pedagogical frameworks. The study supports SDG 3 and 4, advocating stronger integration between education and healthcare for inclusive learning.
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