Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
Scope & Guideline
Exploring New Frontiers in Primary Healthcare
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Family and Community Health Research:
The journal focuses on research that impacts family and community health, including studies on maternal and child health, chronic disease management, and preventive care strategies. - Chronic Disease Management:
A significant emphasis is placed on chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity, exploring their epidemiology, management, and associated psychosocial factors. - Public Health and Policy:
Research addressing public health challenges and health policy, including vaccination rates, health disparities, and access to healthcare services, is a core component of the journal. - Innovative Care Models:
The journal promotes studies on innovative care delivery models, including telemedicine, integrated healthcare systems, and community health programs. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
It supports interdisciplinary approaches that bring together insights from various fields such as psychology, sociology, and nutrition to enhance primary care practices.
Trending and Emerging
- Mental Health Integration:
There is a growing trend towards integrating mental health into primary care, reflecting the recognition of mental health as a critical component of overall health. - Telemedicine and Digital Health:
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated research on telemedicine and digital health solutions, with numerous studies evaluating their effectiveness and implementation in primary care settings. - Chronic Disease Prevention and Management:
Research focusing on innovative strategies for the prevention and management of chronic diseases, particularly through lifestyle interventions, is gaining traction. - Health Equity and Access:
Emerging themes include health equity and access to care, particularly for marginalized populations, highlighting the need for inclusive health policies and practices. - Community-Based Interventions:
There is an increasing emphasis on community-based interventions aimed at improving health outcomes, suggesting a shift towards more localized and participatory health solutions.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Infectious Disease Studies:
Research focused solely on traditional infectious diseases has decreased, possibly due to the shift towards chronic disease management and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. - Single-disease Focus:
There is a waning interest in studies that examine single diseases in isolation, as the journal increasingly favors research that addresses comorbidities and integrated care. - Basic Medical Research:
Basic science research in family medicine is becoming less common, with a greater emphasis on applied research that addresses immediate clinical and community health needs. - Non-communicable Disease Isolation:
Studies that do not consider the social determinants of health or the broader context of non-communicable diseases are less frequently published, indicating a shift towards more holistic approaches.
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