[Descriptive Review of Patents in Healthcare and Nursing: Based on Network Analysis].

Journal: Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
Published Date:

Abstract

PURPOSE: The significance of the healthcare industry has grown exponentially in recent years due to the impact of the fourth industrial revolution and the ongoing pandemic. Accordingly, this study aimed to examine domestic healthcare-related patents comprehensively. Big data analysis was used to present the trend and status of patents filed in nursing.

Authors

  • Misun Jeon
    College of Nursing and Brain Korea 21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea.
  • Nayung Youn
    University of Iowa College of Nursing, IA, USA.
  • Sanghee Kim
    Department of Statistics and Data Science, Cornell University.