Exploring the Management Literature of Sustainable Healthcare: A Bibliometric and Content Analysis

ABSTRACT This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of sustainable healthcare from the perspective of the management literature. Relevant publications were retrieved from the Scopus database. A total of 85 publications from 1997 to July 2024 were analyzed using the R bibliometrix package. Findings suggest this is a nascent area of study in the management literature. Scholars span the entire world. Collaboration amongst authors is important to advancing sustainable healthcare research. Six research themes are identified: sustainability, sustainable healthcare, healthcare, quality improvement, healthcare supply chain, and healthcare waste management. A significant research gap exists in the examination of social and economic pillars in sustainable healthcare. This research contributes to understanding the structure of the current landscape of sustainable healthcare and provides a strategic direction for researchers and leaders seeking to advance the management of sustainable healthcare.