Open access · Peer reviewed
Transforming health & care experiences
An academic, open-access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to reducing suffering and improving how care is delivered and experienced — for patients, families, and the healthcare workforce.
Indexed for global discoverability
The Journal of Patient Experience is an academic, open-access, peer-reviewed publication dedicated to transforming health and care experiences. We serve as a practical resource for professionals and clinicians who deliver care and design systems, with an emphasis on strategies, practices, and innovations that improve experiences for patients, families, and the healthcare workforce.
Our primary aim is to reduce suffering and enhance the quality of interactions across the entire health and care ecosystem. We publish research, insights, and perspectives that inform and inspire leaders, clinicians, and teams to improve how care is delivered and experienced.
Why read & publish with us
Built for visibility, rigor, and real-world impact
Everything we publish is open, discoverable, and held to a high academic standard.
Open Access
All articles are freely available online, ensuring broad visibility and global reach.
Diverse Article Types
We welcome Research Articles and Briefs, Patient Perspectives, and Industry Insights to capture multiple perspectives on improving health and care experiences.
Wide Indexing
Indexed in PubMed Central (PMC), Clarivate Analytics Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), ProQuest, and Scopus for maximum discoverability.
Recognized Impact
Journal performance is tracked and designated by Clarivate Analytics.
Rigorous Peer Review
Submissions undergo a double-blind academic review process to ensure quality, relevance, and integrity.
What we publish
Four ways to share what matters
We welcome multiple perspectives — from systematic research to the lived experience of patients, families, and caregivers.
Research Articles
Systematic investigations that advance knowledge and practice.
Patient Perspectives
Firsthand accounts of lived experience in health and care.
Industry Insights
Expert commentary bridging research and practice.
Research Briefs
Concise reports of original or emerging findings.
Note: we do not publish articles focused primarily on clinical outcomes. All submissions must align with our mission to transform health and care experiences. See full guidelines →
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- PubMed Central · ESCI · ProQuest · Scopus