Quality Management in Health Care

Aims & Scope

Quality Management in Health Care (QMHC) is a peer-reviewed journal that provides a forum for our readers to explore the theoretical, technical, and strategic elements of health care quality management.

The journal's primary focus is on organizational structure and processes as these affect the quality of care and patient outcomes.

In particular, it: -Builds knowledge about the application of statistical tools, control charts, benchmarking, and other devices used in the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of care and of patient outcomes; -Encourages research in and evaluation of the results of various organizational strategies designed to bring about quantifiable improvements in patient outcomes; -Fosters the application of quality management science to patient care processes and clinical decision-making; -Fosters cooperation and communication among health care providers, payers and regulators in their efforts to improve the quality of patient outcomes; -Explores links among the various clinical, technical, administrative, and managerial disciplines involved in patient care, as well as the role and responsibilities of organizational governance in ongoing quality management.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.2
2024	1.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.333

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	39

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	15621

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	163

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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
• Medline

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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.

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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.

• A Framework for Collaborative Improvement

  Citation: 355

  Authors: Charles M.

• The Current State of Lean Implementation in Health Care

  Citation: 247

  Authors: Bozena

• Assessing the Evidence of Six Sigma and Lean in the Health Care Industry

  Citation: 226

  Authors: Jami L., James R., Ingrid M.

• Study Designs for PDSA Quality Improvement Research

  Citation: 184

  Authors: Theodore, Gerald T.

• An introduction to critical paths

  Citation: 141

  Authors: Richard J., Janet S., Carl S., Sarah S., Rhonda R., Phyllis J.

• From the Editor

  Citation: 123

  Authors: Jean Gayton

• Evaluation of a Fast Track Unit

  Citation: 99

  Authors: Scott W., Maria V., Caroline M.

• Control Charts 101

  Citation: 92

  Authors: Sandra G.

• Financial Impact of Failing to Prevent Surgical Site Infections

  Citation: 82

  Authors: Karen W., Frederick C., Pamela J., Terri L., Alma, Keith, Anitha, Uma R.

• Seven Propositions of the Science of Improvement

  Citation: 81

  Authors: Rocco J., Lloyd P., Gareth J.

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