This journal publishes research on communication in healthcare, focusing on patient-provider interactions, health information dissemination through various channels including social media and technology, and the impact of communication on health outcomes and patient experiences. Articles explore topics such as patient-centered communication, health literacy, the role of digital health technologies, and communication strategies for specific health conditions and populations.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
CommunicationQ2
Health Information ManagementQ3
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
CommunicationHealth Policy & Services
Scopus Categories
Health Information ManagementCommunicationPublic Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Patient-Provider Communication in HealthcareHealth Literacy and Information AccessibilitySocial Media in Health EducationVaccine Coverage and HesitancyMisinformation and Its ImpactsEmpathy and Medical EducationMedia Influence and HealthMobile Health and mHealth ApplicationsBehavioral Health and InterventionsInnovations in Medical Education