This journal focuses on the human element within healthcare systems, examining how design, technology, and human behavior influence patient safety, staff efficiency, and overall system performance. It explores the impact of factors such as communication, teamwork, organizational culture, and the usability of digital tools and AI on healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. The scope includes the development and application of human-centered design principles, usability assessments, and models for human-AI collaboration in clinical settings.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Health Professions (miscellaneous)Q1
Human Factors and ErgonomicsQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
ErgonomicsHealth Care Sciences & Services
Scopus Categories
Health Professions (miscellaneous)Human Factors and Ergonomics
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Patient Safety and Medication ErrorsHealthcare Technology and Patient MonitoringSimulation-Based Education in HealthcareElectronic Health Records SystemsOccupational Health and Safety ResearchMobile Health and mHealth ApplicationsQuality and Safety in HealthcareHuman-Automation Interaction and SafetyMusculoskeletal pain and rehabilitationHealthcare professionals’ stress and burnout