Journal of Patient Experience

Aims & Scope

Giving voice to our patients and our providers, the Journal of Patient Experience (JPX) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal.

While many relevant definitions of patient experience endure, we reference the definition (slightly modified) from The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).

Patient experience encompasses the range of interactions that individuals and families have with the healthcare system, including their care from health plans, and from doctors, nurses, and staff in hospitals, physician practices, and other healthcare facilities / providers.

As an integral component of health care quality and equity, patient experience includes several aspects of health care delivery that consumers value highly when they seek and receive care, such as getting timely appointments, easy access to information, and good communication with health care providers1.

We strive to provide readers with open-access, timely, peer reviewed, articles and commentary about the intersection of healthcare delivered (i.e. the clinician) and those receiving the service (i.e. the consumer / patient / family).

By publishing research findings, case reports, and perspective, we aim to support systemic, equitable, and inclusive change to improve the healthcare experience for all.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• Web of Science

Subjects & Keywords

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

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Plagiarism url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Medicine, Nursing and Social Sciences, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 1,380.00 USD. Learn more.

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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 Science of Empathy

  Citation: 285

  Authors: Helen

• Impact of Chronic Pain on Patients’ Quality of Life: A Comparative Mixed-Methods Study

  Citation: 246

  Authors: Muhammad Abdul, Gretl A, S José

• Prevalence and Predictors of Herbal Medicine Use Among Adults in the United States

  Citation: 206

  Authors: Mohamed, Jon C, Lawrence M

• Readability of Patient Education Materials From High-Impact Medical Journals: A 20-Year Analysis

  Citation: 181

  Authors: Michael K, Gaia, Subha, David P, Anne R, Andrew J, Reshma, Daniel W

• Impact of Language Barriers on Quality of Care and Patient Safety for Official Language Minority Francophones in Canada

  Citation: 163

  Authors: Danielle, Sarah

• Understanding the Patient Experience: A Conceptual Framework

  Citation: 148

  Authors: Patrick

• Emergency Department Patient Experience

  Citation: 132

  Authors: Jonathan D, Emily L, Rebecca Y, Lisa L, Benjamin A

• Impact of Patient Engagement on Healthcare Quality: A Scoping Review

  Citation: 114

  Authors: Sima, Marziye, Arjola, Ensieh

• Who is Taking Care of the Caregiver?

  Citation: 96

  Authors: Amy Burleson, Deborah

• Understanding Patient Expectations of Health Care: A Qualitative Study

  Citation: 96

  Authors: Carlos, Iman, Wendy