Journal for Healthcare Quality
Scope & Guideline
Advancing excellence in healthcare quality.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Quality Improvement Initiatives:
The journal emphasizes the dissemination of research related to quality improvement initiatives across various healthcare settings, aiming to enhance patient care, safety, and operational efficiencies. - Patient Safety and Clinical Outcomes:
A core focus is on studies that evaluate patient safety measures and their impact on clinical outcomes, providing evidence-based practices to minimize risks and improve healthcare delivery. - Interprofessional Collaboration:
The journal highlights the importance of collaborative practices among healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes and foster a culture of teamwork within clinical settings. - Healthcare Policy and Systems:
Research addressing the implications of healthcare policies, regulations, and systems on quality and safety in healthcare is a key area of interest, contributing to broader discussions on health equity and accessibility. - Use of Technology in Healthcare:
The integration of technology in improving healthcare quality, including electronic health records and telehealth, is explored to understand its role in enhancing patient care and operational processes.
Trending and Emerging
- Addressing Social Determinants of Health:
There is a growing focus on understanding and addressing social determinants of health in quality improvement initiatives, recognizing their critical role in health disparities and patient outcomes. - Integration of Behavioral Health and Primary Care:
Research exploring the integration of behavioral health services with primary care is on the rise, emphasizing a holistic approach to patient care that addresses both physical and mental health. - Telehealth and Remote Patient Monitoring:
The expansion of telehealth and remote monitoring as tools for improving access to care and patient engagement has gained significant attention, especially in the context of ongoing public health challenges. - Patient Engagement and Experience:
An emerging trend is the focus on enhancing patient engagement and experience, with studies examining strategies to involve patients in their care processes and decision-making. - Healthcare Equity and Access:
Research addressing healthcare equity and access has become increasingly prominent, reflecting a heightened awareness of disparities in healthcare delivery and outcomes.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Metrics of Care Quality:
There has been a noticeable reduction in studies focusing solely on traditional metrics of care quality, such as process measures, as the field shifts towards more holistic and patient-centered approaches. - Standalone Clinical Guidelines Implementation:
The emphasis on implementing isolated clinical guidelines has waned as research increasingly favors integrated approaches that consider multiple dimensions of care quality. - Basic Quality Assurance Protocols:
Research on basic quality assurance protocols is becoming less frequent, possibly due to the movement towards more innovative and comprehensive quality improvement frameworks.
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