Journal of Health Organization and Management

Aims & Scope

The journal seeks empirical and theoretical perspectives, including both traditional approaches and critical contributions which question established paradigms, and as well as complete work also welcomes ideas still under development.

Journal of Health Organization Management publishes research and case studies covering, but not limited to: International perspectives / comparisons Organizational strategies, (re)structures, cultures and dynamics of health care services Management, leadership and governance of health care services The inter-relationship of health and other areas of public policy and how these contribute to health improvement and wellbeing Education, development and training in healthcare services Industrial relations and human resource theory of healthcare services Health systems organization, financing and delivery Relationships between managers and clinicians.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.2

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8878

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	485

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.648

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	54

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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 Business, Management and Accounting and Medicine, 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.

• Delphi: myths and reality

  Citation: 372

  Authors: Penelope M.

• Trust in health care: theoretical perspectives and research needs

  Citation: 178

  Authors: Lucy

• Readiness factors for lean implementation in healthcare settings – a literature review

  Citation: 173

  Authors: S., A.S., P.J., A., Y.M., R.

• Lean in healthcare from employees’ perspectives

  Citation: 166

  Authors: Erik, Bozena

• A health‐care model of emotional labour

  Citation: 135

  Authors: Sandi

• Illusions of team working in health care

  Citation: 134

  Authors: Michael A., Joanne

• Cultural characteristics of “high” and “low” performing hospitals

  Citation: 133

  Authors: R., H.T.O., M.N.

• Patient involvement in Europe – a comparative framework

  Citation: 126

  Authors: Mike, Majda

• Sustaining organizational culture change in health systems

  Citation: 126

  Authors: Cameron David, Jessie, Helen, Mary Ann, Allan, Trisha, Russell, Evelyn, David, Emily, Jennifer

• The impact of engaging leadership on performance, attitudes to work and wellbeing at work

  Citation: 120

  Authors: Beverly, John, Margaret, Jeevi, Chiara

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