Health Information Management Journal

Aims & Scope

The Health Information Management Journal (HIMJ) is the official peer-reviewed research journal of the Health Information Management Association of Australia (HIMAA) providing a forum for the dissemination of original research and opinions related to the management and communication of health information.

Papers published in HIMJ will be of interest to researchers, policy makers and governments, health practitioners, teachers, consumers and others with an interest in improving health service delivery and health outcomes for patients and the community.

We welcome contributions from national and international researchers as HIMJ provides a critical role in advancing the knowledge-base in this dynamic field.

HIMJ is published three times per year with an Online First facility that facilitates speedy publication.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.8
2024	2.70

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5942

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	219

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.875

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	34

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Health Professions, Medicine and Nursing, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• The Impact of Health Information Technology on the Quality of Medical and Health Care: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 110

  Authors: Aziz, Kirsten, Michele

• The District Health Information System (DHIS2): A literature review and meta-synthesis of its strengths and operational challenges based on the experiences of 11 countries

  Citation: 92

  Authors: Reza, AliAkbar, Ardeshir, Fahime, Hamed, Atousa, Nahid, Zahra, Nadia, Marziyeh, Samera, Hajar, Mohammad Hossain, Elaheh, Saeide

• Wearable devices in healthcare: Privacy and information security issues

  Citation: 88

  Authors: Liezel

• Social media in health communication: A literature review of information quality

  Citation: 84

  Authors: Eric, Anthony, Sulemana Bankuoru

• Data quality: “Garbage in – garbage out”

  Citation: 77

  Authors: Monique F, Kerin M

• The Risk and Consequences of Clinical Miscoding Due to Inadequate Medical Documentation: A Case Study of the Impact on Health Services Funding

  Citation: 62

  Authors: Ping, Annette, Kerin M, Lindsay

• Understanding the challenges associated with the use of data from routine health information systems in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review

  Citation: 60

  Authors: Klesta, Yuen W, Bridget R, Karen A

• ICT Applications as E-Health Solutions in Rural Healthcare in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa

  Citation: 60

  Authors: Nkqubela L, Marlien E, D Pieter

• Social Media in Health — What are the Safety Concerns for Health Consumers?

  Citation: 58

  Authors: Annie Y.S., Elia, Luis, Manuel

• A Systematic Literature Review on Security and Privacy of Electronic Health Record Systems: Technical Perspectives

  Citation: 49

  Authors: Fatemeh, Khin Than, Willy

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