March 2025, Volume 3, Issue 3

Author

Raju Vaishya, Anupam Sibal, Ghouse Modin N. Mamdapur and Prathap C Reddy

Abstract

Background and Aims: Established in 1983, Apollo Hospitals has emerged as Asia's leading integrated healthcare provider, committed to delivering healthcare of international standards. This study conducts a bibliometric analysis of the Apollo Hospital Group 's research output from 2015 to 2024, focusing on growth, impact, and collaborative efforts in healthcare research. Methods: Data from Scopus and SciVal was utilised to analyze bibliometric indicators such as scholarly output, citation metrics, and publication visibility over the past decade. Results: The Apollo Hospital Group experienced significant growth in research publications, increasing from 255 in 2015 to 794 in 2024, totalling 5,005 publications. The average citation count stood at 11.9 per publication, indicating strong engagement with the academic community. International collaborations were prominent, accounting for 26.4% of publications and achieving a high citation impact (27.3). The research garnered considerable visibility with 79,666 views, where 47.5% of the publications appeared in the top 50% of journals (Q1 to Q2) and 86.3% in the top 75% (Q1 to Q3). Notably, the average field-weighted citation impact rose from 0.73 in 2015 to 1.88 in 2024, reflecting their research's high quality and credibility. Conclusions: The analysis concludes that Apollo Hospitals has solidified its status as a key player in healthcare research, evidenced by substantial growth in productivity and impact. Strategic collaborations and high-quality publications have enabled the institution to contribute significantly to global healthcare knowledge advancement. Their commitment to research excellence reflects a dedication to improving healthcare outcomes and practices worldwide.