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IJQHC Communications Template

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About the IJQHC Communications format

IJQHC Communications is a peer-reviewed journal published by Oxford University Press, covering Patient Safety and Medication Errors, Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare, Primary Care and Health Outcomes.

PublisherOxford University Press
Reference styleAuthor–year (OUP)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', IJQHC Communications, 12(3), pp. 45–58.

Formats any DOI in the closest standard style — IJQHC Communications has no published style definition, so this is an approximation. No sign-up.

Publishes research inPatient Safety and Medication Errors Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare Primary Care and Health Outcomes Healthcare Quality and Management Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
ISSN2634-5293
Citation impact (2-yr)0.29
h-index8
i10-index5
Total citations172
Article processing charge$2,109
Open accessYes
Top institutions publishing hereRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in IJQHC Communications per year

18
2021
17
2022
17
2023
5
2024
19
2025

Citation impact of IJQHC Communications by publication year

59
2021
57
2022
39
2023
8
2024
6
2025

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

Most-cited papers in IJQHC Communications

A scoping review of patient safety research carried out in Saudi Arabian hospitals

Yazeed Kaud, Paul O’Connor, Róisín O’Malley et al. · 1 Jul 2022

Abstract Background In Saudi Arabia, there has been substantial investment in patient safety initiatives. Objectives The objectives of this scoping review were to map the quantity and nature of existing research on patient safety in Saudi Arabian hospitals and to identify gaps in the extant literature. Methods Electronic searches were completed using five databases. Peer-reviewed…

Use of barcode technology can make a difference to patient safety in the post-COVID era

Peter Lachman, Els van der Wilden · 1 Jan 2021

Abstract The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has demonstrated the value of digital solutions to patient care and to patient safety. Here are many solutions that have yet to be fully implemented. In this commentary, we discuss the value of barcode technology to ensure secure supply chains and the delivery of reliable and efficient processes in…

Patients’ awareness of the Patients’ Rights Charter in selected hospitals of Limpopo province, South Africa

Adolphina Mokgadi Thema, Gsakani Olivia Sumbane · 1 Jan 2021

Abstract Background Patients’ awareness of their rights is important/critical because it creates a benchmark for effective nurse–patient communication and relationship. The objective of this study was to assess the patients’ awareness of the Patients’ Rights Charter in the selected hospitals of the Limpopo province, South Africa (SA). Methods Phenomenological research design was used. In total,…

IJQHC Communications template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the IJQHC Communications format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the IJQHC Communications template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Oxford University Press format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does IJQHC Communications use?
IJQHC Communications uses Author–year (OUP) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', IJQHC Communications, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to IJQHC Communications?
No. DocuGuru generates the oup-authoring-template LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Oxford University Press-ready IJQHC Communications 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 IJQHC Communications template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the IJQHC Communications format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes IJQHC Communications?
IJQHC Communications is a multidisciplinary journal published by Oxford University Press. DocuGuru's IJQHC Communications template matches Oxford University Press's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready IJQHC Communications PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official IJQHC Communications template (the oup-authoring-template class) that is ready to submit to Oxford University Press, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
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