AIMS AND SCOPE

Journal of Integrated Care (JICA) publishes accessible, readable, challenging and current papers covering:

• International policy and practice 
• The relationship between policy and practice (including ‘central/local’ and ‘bottom up/top down’ perspectives)
• Outcomes and evaluation of practice, performance, quality and efficiency
• Change management, quality improvement and early implementation lessons 
• Adult and children’s services and their interface 
• Organizational/workforce development 
• Multidisciplinary/interagency approaches and partnership between allied health professions, social work and social care
• The concerns of service users and carers

JICA is vital reading for academics, researchers, managers and practitioners responsible for commissioning, planning and providing care services, as well as academics studying or evaluating integrated care solutions, care coordination and partnership work.

We welcome new writers and provide advice and support in preparing papers for publication. Papers are normally subject to double blind peer review, but we also encourage open reviewing where appropriate.

Mission Statement:

The Journal of Integrated Care provides leading research and practice insights in the field of integrated care. The journal has an international reputation and an editorial board that reflects its global reach. It offers a supportive and responsive environment for authors from all professional backgrounds to publish rigorous studies and discussion papers at the cutting edge of research, practice and thinking in integrated care. Our peer reviewers are committed to a timely response giving clear and constructive feedback.