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International journal for quality in health care : journal of the International Society for Quality in Health Care

ISSN 1464-3677· EN

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42.3 / 100
Journament Score
Below Average
Ranked #1,060 of 29,297 scored journals (34,015 indexed)
139 Articles
Scores higher than 96.3% of scored journals
050100
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About This Journal

Short Name Int J Qual Health Care
Abbreviated Name int j qual health care
ISSN 1464-3677
URL http://intqhc.oxfordjournals.org

Quality Profile

7 of 12 dimensions measured
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5 of the 12 dimensions could not be measured for this journal. They are left as gaps in the shape rather than plotted as zero.

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Dimension This journal Corpus average
Engagement 30.9 30.4
Accessibility 20.0 23.1
Timeliness 100.0 3.0
Diversity 44.4 25.4
Innovation 70.0 24.1
Community Impact 9.3 4.1
Content Distribution 21.0 89.1
Content Quality — 55.1
Ethics & Transparency — 40.5
Editorial Standards — 33.0
Publication Regularity — 52.9
Geographic Reach — 30.4

Publications Per Year

Articles (139)

2017
shortage of psychotropic medications in community pharmacies in saudi arabia: causes and solutions
;Yazed Sulaiman Al-Ruthia;Wael Mansy;Mohammad Barasin;Yazeed Mohammad Ghawaa;Mohammed AlSultan;Mohammad A. Alsenaidy;Solaiman Alhawas;Sultan AlGhadeer
Vol. 25 , No. 5 , pp. 744-749
523 views DOI Abstract
2019
Impact of TeamSTEPPS on patient safety culture in a Swiss maternity ward.
Staines, Anthony;Lécureux, Estelle;Rubin, Pascal;Baralon, Christian;Farin, Alexandre;
487 views DOI Abstract
2018
Limit, lean or listen? A typology of low-value care that gives direction in de-implementation.
Verkerk, Eva W;Tanke, Marit A C;Kool, Rudolf B;van Dulmen, Simone A;Westert, Gert P;
Vol. 30 , No. 9 , pp. 736-739
481 views DOI Abstract
2016
pathogen distribution and drug resistance of nephrology patients with urinary tract infections
;Yunqian Wang;Huicong Li;Baoping Chen
Vol. 24 , No. 3 , pp. 337-340
476 views DOI Abstract
2017
knowledge of community pharmacists about the risks of medication use during pregnancy in central region of saudi arabia
;Ziyad Alrabiah;Mohamed N. Al-Arifi;Sultan M. Alghadeer;Syed Wajid;Ali AlQahtani;Naif Almotari;AbdAllh AlHwerani;Salmeen D. Babelghaith
Vol. 25 , No. 7 , pp. 1093-1096
473 views DOI Abstract
2017
polymeric films as a promising carrier for bioadhesive drug delivery: development, characterization and optimization
;Pallavi Bassi;Gurpreet Kaur
Vol. 25 , No. 1 , pp. 32-43
459 views DOI Abstract
2019
Quality control circle: a tool for enhancing perceptions of patient safety culture among hospital staff in Chinese hospitals.
Zhang, Dan;Liao, Meixia;Zhou, Yiping;Liu, Tingfang;
397 views DOI Abstract
2018
Development of a framework to describe patient and family harm from disrespect and promote improvements in quality and safety: a scoping review.
Sokol-Hessner, Lauge;Kane, Gregory J;Annas, Catherine L;Coletti, Margaret;Sarnoff Lee, Barbara;Thomas, Eric J;Bell, Sigall;Folcarelli, Patricia;
392 views DOI Abstract
2017
Determinants of patient loyalty to healthcare providers: An integrative review.
Zhou, Wei-Jiao;Wan, Qiao-Qin;Liu, Cong-Ying;Feng, Xiao-Lin;Shang, Shao-Mei;
Vol. 29 , No. 4 , pp. 442-449
390 views DOI Abstract
2016
Building bridges: engaging medical residents in quality improvement and medical leadership.
Voogt, Judith J;van Rensen, Elizabeth L J;van der Schaaf, Marieke F;Noordegraaf, Mirko;Schneider, Margriet Me;
Vol. 28 , No. 6 , pp. 665-674
369 views DOI Abstract
2026
Mitigating Climate-Related Health Risks in Lebanon: Implementation of National Standards for Climate-Ready Hospitals
Elie Matta, Emile Whaibeh, Lea Kai, Jowy Abi Hanna, Alicia Abi Nader, Fadi Hindi, Riham Sanjakdar, Habib Abdo, Rouba El Khatib, Wael Al-Delaimy, Fayez Abdulla, Mazen Malkawi, Farah Jradi, Rana Amer, Joseph Zgheib, Myriam Mrad, Georges Abi Tayeh
1 views DOI Abstract
2026
The intent is good but… Exploring barriers and enablers to clinical pathway use in regional Australian Emergency Departments
Innocent Tawanda Mudzingwa, Phoebe Griffin, Emma Tavender, Giles Barrington, Trần Tuấn Việt, Sarah Jane Prior
3 views DOI Abstract
2026
ISO 9001 and JCI Preparedness as Drivers of Quality Improvement at a Tertiary Cardiac Care Center: A Five-Year Analysis from Pakistan
Huma Shakoor, Waqas Naseem, Syed Ilyas Ahmad, Naveed Shah, Abdul Karim, Tabish Rasool
2 views DOI Abstract
2026
Patient perspectives on transdisciplinary models of care in allied health: a qualitative study
Casey Peiris, Aruska D’Souza, Jacqueline Van Groningen, James Seymour, K. J. Donohoe, Alisha da Silva, Celia Marston, James Lewis, Jennifer Langford, Leanne Rees
3 views DOI Abstract
2026
Comparing methodological approaches for outlier detection: a cross-sectional study of older persons in 2,744 Australian long-term care facilities
Dylan Harries, Johannes Schwabe, Robert N. Jorissen, Brian W Pulling, Gillian E Caughey, Tracy Comans, Maria C Inacio, the ACAC QMET Collaborators, Len C Gray, Johanna I Westbrook, Jeffrey Braithwaite, Peter Hibbert, Janet K Sluggett, Nasir Wabe
3 views DOI Abstract
2026
Effect of an ERAS Nursing Protocol on Recovery After Minimally Invasive Lumbar Fusion: A Randomized Trial
Yun Gao, Na Wang, Ling Zhang
4 views DOI Abstract
2026
Expectation–perception gaps in healthcare service quality: A systematic review and meta-analysis toward service design–oriented healthcare evaluation
Li-Yu Tseng, Kevin C. Tseng
3 views DOI Abstract
2026
From Safety Science to Operational Reality: Competing Institutional Logics in the Translation of National Patient Safety Recommendations
Mohammad Farhad Peerally, Elizabeth Sutton, Jane Ferguson, Kieran Walshe, Natalie Armstrong, Expert Advisory Group to REACTION
7 views DOI Abstract
2026
Sustainable quality improvement interventions to ensure adequate documentation of chaperone presence in breast clinic: A multi-cycle clinical audit
Cian M. Hehir, Gavin G. Calpin, Nadia Walsh, Gordon R Daly, Gavin Paul Dowling, Sandra Hembrecht, Katie Kearns, Michael Allen, Abeeda Butt, Colm Power, A. Hill
5 views DOI Abstract
2026
Targeting what matters: A quasi-experimental controlled before-and-after study on targeted double checks in parenteral medication administration
Afke van de Plas, Fatma Karapinar-Çarkit, Janne Jacobs, Roger Rennenberg, Dorthe Klein
6 views DOI Abstract
Journament Score
42.3/100 · Below Average
Ranked #1,060 of 29,297 scored
(34,015 journals indexed)
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AI Quality Analysis
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Overall Quality Score

42.3/100

Tier: Below Average

The Journament Overall Quality Score is a comprehensive metric that evaluates academic journals across multiple dimensions including engagement, accessibility, diversity, innovation, and community impact.

This score helps researchers, institutions, and publishers understand the holistic quality and impact of a journal beyond traditional metrics.

Engagement Score

30.9/100

Measures user interactions, views, citations, and community involvement with this journal's content.

Higher engagement scores indicate that the journal's content is actively being read, cited, and discussed within the academic community.

Accessibility Score

20.0/100

Evaluates how easily researchers can access journal content, including open access availability, ISSN registration, and indexing.

This metric considers factors such as paywalls, open access policies, and availability across different academic databases and search engines.

Diversity Score

44.4/100

Assesses geographic and institutional diversity of authors, editorial board composition, and topic breadth.

A diverse journal publishes work from various geographic regions, institutions, and covers a broad range of topics within its field.

Innovation Score

70.0/100

Evaluates research novelty, interdisciplinary work, and emerging topics based on AI analysis of article abstracts.

This score reflects how much the journal publishes cutting-edge research, explores new methodologies, and bridges different academic disciplines.

Community Impact Score

9.3/100

Measures scholarly contribution and real-world applications of published research.

This metric evaluates how the journal's research translates into practical applications, policy changes, and benefits to society beyond academia.

Timeliness Score

100.0/100

Evaluates recent publication activity, publication frequency, and currency of research topics.

Higher scores indicate consistent publishing schedules and timely coverage of current research trends.

Content Distribution

21.0/100

Measures how evenly reader attention spreads across the journal's articles, using the Gini coefficient of article clicks.

Higher scores mean readership is distributed across many articles rather than concentrated on one or two.

Ethics & Transparency Score

Not yet measured

Research Integrity (10% weight)

Assesses COPE standards compliance, ethical considerations in research, transparency in methodologies, and reproducibility practices.

This metric ensures the journal maintains high ethical standards and promotes transparent, trustworthy research.

Content Quality Score

Not yet measured

Academic Rigor (20% weight) + Methodology Quality (12%)

Evaluates research methodology soundness, statistical rigor, theoretical framework strength, appropriateness of research methods, data quality, and clarity & readability.

This comprehensive metric ensures published research meets the highest academic standards.

Editorial Diversity Score

Not yet measured

Author Diversity + Interdisciplinary Value (8%)

Measures geographic diversity of authors, institutional variety, editorial board composition, and cross-disciplinary connections.

Diverse editorial teams bring varied perspectives and reduce bias in academic publishing.

Publication Regularity Score

Not yet measured

Assesses consistency of publication schedule, frequency stability, and predictable output patterns.

Regular publication schedules indicate reliable journal operations and consistent workflow management.

Geographic Reach Score

Not yet measured

Evaluates international author representation, global readership distribution, and cross-border research collaboration.

Wide geographic reach indicates global impact and international recognition of the journal's research.