INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTH PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
Scope & Guideline
Transforming health planning into actionable strategies.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Health Policy and Planning:
The journal emphasizes studies that explore the formulation, implementation, and impact of health policies at local, national, and international levels. This includes analyses of health financing, governance, and regulatory frameworks. - Health System Performance and Evaluation:
Research that evaluates healthcare systems' performance, efficiency, and effectiveness, particularly through quantitative methods such as econometrics and data analysis, is a key focus area. - Healthcare Quality Improvement:
The journal promotes studies aimed at improving healthcare quality through systematic reviews, implementation science, and the application of evidence-based practices. - Equity and Access to Healthcare:
There is a strong emphasis on research addressing health disparities, access to care, and the social determinants of health, particularly for marginalized populations. - Innovative Healthcare Delivery Models:
The journal is interested in novel healthcare delivery models, including telemedicine, integrated care pathways, and community health initiatives that enhance service delivery. - Global Health Issues:
Research addressing global health challenges, including pandemics, infectious diseases, and health systems in low- and middle-income countries, is central to the journal's mission.
Trending and Emerging
- Pandemic Response and Preparedness:
Research addressing the impacts of COVID-19 on health systems, including strategies for pandemic preparedness and resilience, has surged, reflecting the urgent need for effective responses to global health emergencies. - Digital Health and Telemedicine:
There is a growing focus on the role of digital health technologies and telemedicine in enhancing healthcare access, particularly during and post-pandemic, showcasing innovative solutions to traditional healthcare delivery. - Social Determinants of Health:
Emerging studies increasingly emphasize the social determinants of health, exploring how factors such as socioeconomic status, education, and environment affect health outcomes and access to care. - Mental Health and Wellbeing:
Research on mental health, particularly in the context of crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, has gained prominence, highlighting the importance of addressing mental health as a critical component of overall health systems. - Equity in Health Systems:
The journal is increasingly focused on equity in health systems, exploring how to ensure fair access to healthcare services for all populations, particularly marginalized and underserved groups.
Declining or Waning
- Pharmaceutical Policy and Regulation:
Research specifically focused on pharmaceutical regulations and policies has seen a decrease, possibly overshadowed by broader discussions on health system resilience and pandemic response. - Traditional Medicine and Integrative Health:
The exploration of traditional medicine within health systems has waned, as the journal shifts towards more contemporary health management issues and evidence-based practices. - Healthcare Workforce Migration Studies:
While still relevant, studies focused solely on the migration of healthcare workers have seen reduced emphasis, as the journal increasingly prioritizes workforce resilience and capacity building. - Healthcare Marketing and Consumer Behavior:
Research on healthcare marketing strategies and patient consumer behavior has declined, as the focus shifts towards systemic improvements and policy-driven changes in healthcare delivery. - Health Economics in Isolation:
Studies that solely focus on health economics without integrating broader health system implications are becoming less frequent, as the journal promotes interdisciplinary approaches.
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