Abstract: Objective Through the visual analysis of the relevant literature,the research hotspots are sorted out to provide reference for the development of emergency hospice care in China. Methods Literature on emergency hospice care included in the Web of Science core collection from January 1,2013 to December 31,2022 were retrieved and selected,and visually analyzed using CiteSpace 6.2.2R software. Results A total of 1 429 related literature were included in the research scope,and the number of literatures was increasing year by year. The number of authors participating in the emergency hospice care study reached 298 and formed a clear core team. The United States was the country with the largest number of publications,indicating its leading position in the field. In addition,institutions of higher education were the major research institutions,and there were close exchanges and cooperation among various institutions. Keyword analysis showed that the words "palliative care","end-of-life care" and "emergency department" represented the hot direction of research. Conclusion In recent years,emergency hospice care has attracted continuous attention,and the international research on emergency hospice care is wide and relatively mature,which can provide reference for the development of emergency hospice care in China.

Key words: Emergency Department, Palliative Care, Research Hotspot, Visual Analysis