BRITISH MEDICAL BULLETIN
Scope & Guideline
Fostering evidence-based practice across disciplines.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Evidence-based clinical practice:
The journal aims to provide systematic reviews and meta-analyses that synthesize existing research, thereby guiding clinical decisions and improving patient outcomes. - Health policy and management:
It explores topics related to healthcare systems, policy implications, and management strategies, aiming to inform both practitioners and policymakers about effective practices. - Public health and health disparities:
Research focusing on public health challenges, including health inequalities and the impacts of socio-economic factors on health, is a core area of interest. - Innovative treatments and technologies:
The journal discusses advancements in medical treatments, including pharmacological innovations and the integration of digital health solutions into patient care. - Ethics and social considerations in medicine:
The journal addresses ethical dilemmas and social issues in healthcare, emphasizing the importance of ethical practices in clinical settings.
Trending and Emerging
- Long COVID and its implications:
There is a marked increase in research addressing the long-term effects of COVID-19, particularly its impact on various populations, including healthcare workers and individuals with pre-existing conditions. - Digital health interventions:
The effectiveness of digital tools for managing chronic conditions and enhancing patient engagement is gaining traction, as evidenced by several systematic reviews on this topic. - Health disparities and social determinants of health:
Recent publications emphasize the importance of addressing health inequalities, particularly in vulnerable populations, reflecting a growing awareness of the social determinants of health. - Ethics in healthcare delivery:
The exploration of ethical challenges in clinical practice, especially in the context of emerging technologies and public health crises, is becoming increasingly prominent. - Innovations in treatment modalities:
Research focusing on novel therapeutic approaches, including gene therapies and personalized medicine, is on the rise, indicating a shift towards more advanced medical interventions.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional surgical techniques:
There appears to be a decrease in publications focusing on established surgical methods, as newer, innovative techniques and technologies gain more attention. - Basic science and animal studies:
Research that primarily focuses on basic science or animal studies has become less common, with a noticeable shift towards clinical applications and human studies. - General reviews without systematic methodology:
The journal is moving away from general narrative reviews that lack systematic methodology, favoring more structured, evidence-based approaches.
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