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Hospitals Template

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About the Hospitals format

Hospitals is a peer-reviewed journal published by MDPI, covering Healthcare Policy and Management, Healthcare Quality and Management, Primary Care and Health Outcomes. Over its lifetime it has published 58 papers, which have received 86 citations.

PublisherMDPI
Reference styleNumbered (MDPI)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Hospitals 2023, 12, 45–58.

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Publishes research inHealthcare Policy and Management Healthcare Quality and Management Primary Care and Health Outcomes Healthcare cost, quality, practices Patient Safety and Medication Errors
ISSN2813-4524
Citation impact (2-yr)1.47
h-index5
i10-index3
Open accessYes
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas
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Papers published in Hospitals per year

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2022
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12
2024
29
2025

Citation impact of Hospitals by publication year

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Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Hospitals

Bridging Barriers to Evidence-Based Practice and Knowledge Utilisation: Leadership Strategies in Acute Care Nursing

Jude Ominyi, Adewale Alabi · 30 Jan 2025

The implementation of evidence-based practice (EBP) is crucial for improving patient outcomes and healthcare delivery, yet it faces significant challenges in acute care settings due to organisational barriers, resource limitations, and leadership complexities. This study explores how ward managers (WMs) facilitate knowledge utilisation (KU) and promote EBP adoption in these environments. A longitudinal qualitative case…

Transformational Leadership—Quality Achievements and Benefits for the Healthcare Organizations: A Scoping Review

Eleni Tsapnidou, Μartha Kelesi, Michael Rovithis et al. · 26 Jul 2024

Effective nursing leadership is critical for healthcare organizations’ sustainability as nurse leaders influence many organizational aspects, including staff retention, quality of care, resource management, and development. The aim of this study is to highlight the quality achievements and benefits that transformational leadership may have for healthcare organizations. An extensive literature search has been conducted through…

Revolutionizing Patient Safety: The Economic and Clinical Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Hospitals

Francisco Epelde · 12 Dec 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in enhancing patient safety within hospital settings. This perspective explores the various applications of AI in improving patient outcomes, including early warning systems, predictive analytics, process automation, and personalized treatment. We also highlight the economic benefits associated with AI implementation, such as cost savings through reduced…

Obstetric Violence in Italy

Marina Di Lello Finuoli · 29 Jun 2023

This essay focuses on so-called obstetric violence, i.e., the medical malpractice consisting of disrespect and/or abuses to the detriment of women during their labor or when they give birth, as well as during health care services concerning the sexual and reproductive sphere. The main goal is to start a debate on a topic already considered…

Comparing Healthcare Facilities to Demographic Standards in the Pakistani Rural Environment

Mir Aftab Hussain Talpur · 9 Aug 2024

The population of Pakistan is increasing, with approximately 2% growth. Over the years, the country’s healthcare system has struggled to meet the needs of the population. Nevertheless, because of shortages compared to population distribution, people are facing primary healthcare challenges, specifically in rural environments. Because of the absence of standard health services, the quality of…

Hospitals template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Hospitals format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Hospitals template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official MDPI format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Hospitals use?
Hospitals uses Numbered (MDPI) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Hospitals 2023, 12, 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Hospitals?
No. DocuGuru generates the mdpi LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a MDPI-ready Hospitals document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Hospitals template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Hospitals format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
What is Hospitals?
Hospitals - MDPI Journal. It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by MDPI.
Can I export a submission-ready Hospitals PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Hospitals template (the mdpi class) that is ready to submit to MDPI, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Hospitals template cost?
You can start writing in the Hospitals template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Hospitals PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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