ICHOM and the Journal of Patient Experience (JPX) are pleased to announce the latest call for submissions to the Special Collection, Advancing Equity and Inclusion to Improve Healthcare Experiences.

Researchers, clinicians, healthcare organisations, patient partners and system leaders from around the world are invited to share research, implementation experiences and innovative approaches that advance equitable, inclusive and patient-centred care. Together, we aim to showcase practical solutions and evidence that can help improve healthcare experiences and outcomes for all.

Why Submit?

The Journal of Patient Experience Special Collection provides an opportunity to share work that is helping to create more equitable and inclusive healthcare systems while improving the experiences of patients, families and communities.

Publishing your work enables you to:

• Share research and implementation experiences with an international audience.
• Showcase innovative approaches to improving patient-centred care.
• Demonstrate how your organisation is advancing equity and inclusion.
• Contribute to the growing evidence base for value-based healthcare and patient experience.
• Inspire healthcare organisations around the world through practical learning and real-world examples.

Whether you are evaluating an established programme, reporting research findings or sharing lessons from implementation, your experience can help accelerate improvements in healthcare globally.

About the Special Collection

Despite continued progress across healthcare, many people still experience inequalities in access to care, quality of care and health outcomes.

The Advancing Equity and Inclusion to Improve Healthcare Experiences Special Collection aims to highlight research and practical initiatives that are addressing these challenges. By bringing together diverse perspectives from across the healthcare community, the collection seeks to promote learning, collaboration and innovation that improves healthcare experiences for everyone.

Areas of Interest

Submissions are welcomed across a broad range of topics, including:

Equity and Inclusion

Research and initiatives that improve access to healthcare, reduce disparities and address the needs of underserved or marginalised populations.

Patient and Community Partnership

Examples of meaningful patient engagement, co-design and collaboration that improve healthcare experiences and outcomes.

Workforce Development

Approaches that equip healthcare professionals to deliver compassionate, culturally responsive and person-centred care.

Quality, Safety and Experience

Research exploring the relationship between patient experience, quality improvement, patient safety and health outcomes.

Innovation in Care Delivery

Implementation projects, service redesign and innovative models of care that embed equity and inclusion into everyday healthcare delivery.

The Journal welcomes submissions from authors representing diverse healthcare systems, professions, disciplines and geographical regions, recognising that improving healthcare experiences requires collaboration across the global healthcare community.

Who Should Submit?

The Special Collection encourages submissions from:

• Healthcare providers and healthcare organisations
• Researchers and academics
• Patient organisations and advocacy groups
• Health system leaders
• Quality improvement professionalsImplementation scientists
• Policymakers
• Patient partners and people with lived experience

The Journal of Patient Experience publishes a wide range of article types, including original research, implementation studies, quality improvement initiatives, patient perspectives and industry insights.

Submission Information

Authors are encouraged to review the Journal of Patient Experience submission guidance before preparing their manuscript.

The Special Collection offers:

• International peer review.
• Rolling publication of accepted manuscripts.
• A 50% discount on article processing charges for accepted submissions, with waiver requests considered where appropriate.

Help Advance More Equitable, Patient-Centred Healthcare

At ICHOM, we believe that measuring and improving the outcomes that matter most to patients is fundamental to delivering value-based healthcare. Sharing research, implementation experiences and practical learning enables healthcare organisations worldwide to learn from one another and accelerate meaningful improvements in patient care.

If you are leading work that advances equity, inclusion or the patient experience, we encourage you to contribute to this important Special Collection and help shape the future of healthcare.

Ready to submit?

Visit the Journal of Patient Experience to review the full submission guidelines, explore the Special Collection and submit your manuscript.