Journal of Patient Experience
Scope & Guideline
Exploring patient experiences for a healthier tomorrow.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Patient-Centered Care:
Research on strategies and methodologies that enhance the patient experience, emphasizing the importance of involving patients in their own care decisions. - Communication in Healthcare:
Exploration of effective communication strategies between healthcare providers and patients, including the use of technology and interpersonal skills. - Quality of Care Assessments:
Studies evaluating patient satisfaction and quality of care across different healthcare settings, focusing on metrics such as HCAHPS scores and patient-reported outcomes. - Diversity and Inclusion in Patient Experiences:
Research addressing the diverse needs of patients from various backgrounds, including cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic factors that influence healthcare experiences. - Innovative Care Models:
Investigations into new healthcare delivery models, including telehealth, shared decision-making, and integrated services that improve access and patient satisfaction. - Chronic Disease Management:
Studies focused on the experiences of patients with chronic conditions, emphasizing the challenges and solutions in managing long-term health issues.
Trending and Emerging
- Telehealth and Digital Health Solutions:
With the rise of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a growing body of research exploring patient experiences with digital health solutions, including their benefits and challenges. - Patient Empowerment and Advocacy:
Increasing focus on empowering patients to take an active role in their healthcare decisions, including studies on shared decision-making and patient-led initiatives. - Mental Health and Well-Being:
Research examining the impact of healthcare experiences on mental health and well-being is on the rise, addressing the emotional aspects of patient care. - Social Determinants of Health:
An emerging emphasis on understanding how social factors such as race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status influence patient experiences and outcomes. - Holistic and Integrated Care Approaches:
A trend towards studying integrated care models that address multiple aspects of patient health, including physical, mental, and social well-being. - Innovative Communication Strategies:
Research focusing on novel communication techniques, including the use of technology to enhance patient-provider interactions and improve overall patient satisfaction.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Patient Satisfaction Surveys:
While still important, the reliance on traditional survey methods for measuring patient satisfaction has decreased as more innovative and qualitative approaches gain traction. - Single-Disease Focus Studies:
Research that concentrates solely on specific diseases or conditions is becoming less common, with a shift towards more holistic, multidisciplinary approaches to patient care. - In-person Care Experience:
As telehealth and virtual care have surged, studies focusing exclusively on the in-person patient experience have diminished, reflecting the changing landscape of healthcare delivery. - Generalized Health Education:
Broad studies on health education strategies without a tailored focus on patient needs and preferences are becoming less common, as the emphasis shifts to personalized patient education. - Standardized Care Protocol Studies:
Research examining rigid adherence to standardized protocols is declining as healthcare systems increasingly recognize the need for flexibility and patient-centered adaptations.
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