Residuos hospitalarios y riesgos sanitarios en latinoamérica: un análisis bibliométrico
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Vive Rev. Salud
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El objetivo de este estudio fue caracterizar la producción científica sobre residuos hospitalarios y riesgos sanitarios en Latinoamérica entre 2000 y 2025. Se aplicó un análisis bibliométrico sobre la base de datos Scopus, utilizando indicadores de volumen, colaboración, autoría, afiliaciones institucionales y clústeres temáticos. Los resultados indican un crecimiento constante desde 2013, encabezado por Brasil, pero con desigualdades regionales y concentración de autores. La tipología estructural está hegemonizada por enfoques técnico-operativos, con poca articulación entre la gestión de residuos, la bioseguridad y los efectos en la salud pública. Las redes de colaboración científica son débiles y están muy fragmentadas, lo que impide una visión regional integrada del problema. Se concluye que hay una producción científica en crecimiento, pero aún fragmentada, con fuerte concentración en Brasil y baja integración regional. La investigación sigue centrada en aspectos operativos, sin consolidar enfoques interdisciplinarios ni articularse con políticas públicas sostenibles.
The objective of this study was to characterize the scientific output on hospital waste and health risks in Latin America between 2000 and 2025. A bibliometric analysis was conducted on the Scopus database, using indicators of volume, collaboration, authorship, institutional affiliations, and thematic clusters. The results indicate steady growth since 2013, led by Brazil, but with regional disparities and a concentration of authors. The structural typology is dominated by technical-operational approaches, with little integration of waste management, biosafety, and public health effects. Scientific collaboration networks are weak and highly fragmented, preventing an integrated regional view of the problem. It is concluded that there is growing scientific output, but it remains fragmented, with a strong concentration in Brazil and low regional integration. Research remains focused on operational aspects, without consolidating interdisciplinary approaches or aligning with sustainable public policies.
The objective of this study was to characterize the scientific output on hospital waste and health risks in Latin America between 2000 and 2025. A bibliometric analysis was conducted on the Scopus database, using indicators of volume, collaboration, authorship, institutional affiliations, and thematic clusters. The results indicate steady growth since 2013, led by Brazil, but with regional disparities and a concentration of authors. The structural typology is dominated by technical-operational approaches, with little integration of waste management, biosafety, and public health effects. Scientific collaboration networks are weak and highly fragmented, preventing an integrated regional view of the problem. It is concluded that there is growing scientific output, but it remains fragmented, with a strong concentration in Brazil and low regional integration. Research remains focused on operational aspects, without consolidating interdisciplinary approaches or aligning with sustainable public policies.
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Vol. 8, No. 24