FOCUS AND SCOPE

The Applied Health Administration (APPHA) journal focuses on advancing knowledge and understanding in the field of health administration by publishing high-quality original research and review articles. The journal aims to address contemporary challenges in healthcare management and policy, providing a platform for innovative and evidence-based solutions. Key areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

  1. Health systems and policy analysis
  2. Organizational behavior in healthcare settings
  3. Healthcare delivery models and strategies
  4. Quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
  5. Health workforce planning and management
  6. Financial management and budgeting in healthcare organizations
  7. Health information technology and data management
  8. Patient-centered care and engagement
  9. Health disparities and social determinants of health
  10. Governance and leadership in healthcare organizations
  11. Telehealth and digital health innovations
  12. Health economics and outcomes research
  13. Public health administration and policy
  14. Regulatory compliance and accreditation processes
  15. Community health initiatives and partnerships
  16. Strategic planning and performance measurement in healthcare
  17. Crisis management and emergency preparedness in health systems
  18. Ethical issues in health administration
  19. Evidence-based practice and decision-making in healthcare
  20. Health marketing and communications strategies
  21. Interprofessional collaboration in healthcare teams
  22. Global health administration and policy challenges
  23. Health advocacy and policy reform
  24. Patient flow and operational efficiency in hospitals
  25. Research methodologies in health administration

In addition to these topics, APPHA welcomes submissions that explore emerging trends and innovative practices in health administration and related fields, ensuring a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to healthcare management and policy.