Aims & Scope

Aims 

Primary and Hospital Care (ISSN 3042-9897) is an open access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to assisting doctors, medical students, and all those involved in primary health care services in their work.  The journal aims to disseminate knowledge on treatment option, decision making strategies, education of practitioners and the needs of the community and population to improve the quality of primary care. Research on health care systems is welcome, provided that the studies are framed within a global context. 

The journal publishes original research articles, reviews, guidelines, tutorials, commentaries and case reports. All submissions are peer-reviewed by experts to ensure scientific quality.  Authors are encouraged to publish their experimental and theoretical studies and observations in as much detail as possible. Research articles should include clearly defined research questions, appropriate methodology and analysis, and adhere to community-agreed standards relevant to the field. There is no restriction on the maximum length of the papers.

Scope

The journal covers all topics related to primary health care, including but not limited to the following: 

Professional education and development

• Development of graduates and primary care practitioners
• Assessment of graduates’ competencies, professional attitudes
• Patient management
• Treatment planning
• Development and use of digital health technologies

Health services in primary care 

• Primary care needs of the population
• Preventive and screening-based health promotion
• Accessibility and uptake to health care services
• Organization and delivery of healthcare services
• Integrated care models
• Coordination across primary and secondary care services
• Primary health care policy development and oversight
• Quality and safety of care

Primary care clinical practice and interventions 

• Clinical best practice and decision-making
• Clinical interventions delivered in primary care settings
• Review and evaluation of clinical interventions
• Diagnostic and prescribing practices
• Decision-making aids and support systems
• Communication between patients and professional