JOURNAL OF EVALUATION IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
Scope & Guideline
Driving improvements in healthcare systems through evaluation.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Clinical Evaluation and Research Methodologies:
The journal publishes studies that employ various research methodologies, including quantitative, qualitative, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses, to evaluate clinical practices and healthcare interventions. - Patient-Centered Care and Outcomes:
A core focus is on patient-centered care, examining how healthcare practices impact patient experiences, satisfaction, and outcomes, thereby promoting a holistic approach to clinical practice. - Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Healthcare:
The journal encourages interdisciplinary research that brings together insights from various healthcare disciplines to enhance the understanding and evaluation of clinical practices. - Evidence-Based Practice and Guidelines:
Research that assesses the implementation and effectiveness of clinical practice guidelines is a significant area, highlighting the need for evidence-based approaches in healthcare. - Health Systems and Policy Evaluation:
The journal also addresses broader health systems and policy evaluation, focusing on how healthcare policies affect clinical practices and patient outcomes.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Health and Telemedicine:
There is a significant increase in research related to digital health technologies and telemedicine, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting their role in improving access and patient engagement. - Patient Engagement and Shared Decision-Making:
Emerging studies focus on enhancing patient engagement and shared decision-making processes, reflecting a growing recognition of the importance of patient input in clinical decision-making. - Addressing Health Inequalities:
Research addressing health disparities and inequalities has gained traction, emphasizing the need for equity in healthcare delivery and the impact of social determinants on health outcomes. - Complex Adaptive Systems in Healthcare:
There is a rising interest in understanding healthcare as a complex adaptive system, leading to evaluations of how interdependencies among various healthcare components affect clinical outcomes. - Implementation Science:
Research in implementation science is trending, focusing on how to effectively implement evidence-based practices in real-world settings, ensuring that clinical guidelines translate into improved patient care.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Clinical Trials:
There appears to be a waning interest in traditional randomized controlled trials as standalone studies, with a shift towards more innovative and adaptive trial designs that incorporate real-world evidence and patient perspectives. - Siloed Research Approaches:
Research that does not incorporate interdisciplinary collaboration is becoming less common, as the journal increasingly emphasizes the importance of integrating multiple viewpoints and expertise in evaluating clinical practices. - Basic Science Research:
There seems to be a decline in basic science research papers that do not directly relate to clinical practice evaluation or patient outcomes, as the journal focuses more on translational and applied research. - Single-Disease Focus Studies:
Studies that concentrate solely on single-disease evaluations without considering comorbidities or holistic patient perspectives are becoming less prevalent, as there is a growing recognition of the complexity of patient care.
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