JMIR Research Protocols
Scope & Guideline
Transforming the landscape of medical study protocols.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Health Research Methodology:
The journal emphasizes rigorous methodologies across diverse health research fields, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches. - Digital Health Interventions:
A significant focus is on the design and evaluation of digital health interventions, including mobile health (mHealth) solutions, telehealth, and eHealth platforms. - Patient-Centered Care:
Protocols that prioritize patient engagement, shared decision-making, and personalized treatment approaches are central to the journal's scope. - Implementation Science:
Research protocols that address implementation strategies for health interventions, aiming to bridge the gap between evidence and practice, are a key component. - Global Health and Equity:
The journal covers research addressing health disparities and the impact of social determinants on health outcomes, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. - Innovative Technologies in Health:
Research involving the integration of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other advanced technologies to improve health outcomes is prominently featured.
Trending and Emerging
- Telehealth and Remote Monitoring:
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of telehealth and remote monitoring protocols, with a growing emphasis on their effectiveness in managing chronic diseases and providing healthcare access. - Digital Health Equity:
There is an increasing focus on addressing health equity through digital health solutions, particularly in underserved populations and communities. - Behavioral Interventions:
Protocols incorporating behavioral health strategies, particularly those that leverage technology to promote healthy behaviors and mental well-being, are on the rise. - Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare:
The integration of AI and machine learning in health protocols for diagnostics, treatment personalization, and operational efficiency is a rapidly emerging area of focus. - Community-Based Participatory Research:
Protocols involving community engagement and participatory approaches to research design are gaining traction, emphasizing the importance of local contexts in health interventions.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Clinical Trials:
There is a noticeable decline in the number of protocols centered solely on traditional randomized controlled trials (RCTs) without the integration of digital health elements or innovative methodologies. - Pharmaceutical Interventions:
Research focused primarily on pharmaceutical interventions, particularly in isolation from behavioral or lifestyle modifications, is less frequently represented in recent publications. - Single-Sector Health Solutions:
Protocols that propose interventions limited to a single health sector, without interdisciplinary or cross-sectoral approaches, are becoming less common. - Basic Science Protocols:
There is a reduction in the publication of protocols that focus solely on basic science research without direct application to clinical practice or patient outcomes.
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