TELEHEALTH IN PREGNANCY CARE: OPPORTUNITIES, CHALLENGES, AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS THROUGH BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate telehealth's role in pregnancy care, focusing on remote monitoring and diagnostic innovations. A bibliometric analysis of 943 articles from the Scopus database (2019-2024) was conducted using VOSviewer software. Citation, co-citation, and co-word analyses were employed to identify influential articles, explore intellectual relationships, and uncover recurring themes. The results show that telehealth reduces face-to-face visits and improves patient satisfaction through remote monitoring. Key themes include telehealth’s efficacy in antenatal care, remote monitoring technologies, and continuous glucose monitoring for pregnant women with diabetes. Telehealth is a critical tool for antenatal care, with numerous opportunities for future research.