The leading international journal for research, evaluation and improvement in the quality and safety of health care.

• Published by Oxford University Press six times per year
• Peer-reviewed
• Publishes papers in all disciplines involved in health care quality and safety
• Indexed in Index Medicus and Medline since 1994 and listed in Current Contents
• Free content online service available from Oxford University Press
• On-line access provided since 2004 with full text of articles and links
• Provides a forum for exchange of news and information about safety quality related activities and events

The International Journal for Quality in Health Care makes activities and research related to quality and safety in health care available to a worldwide readership. The Journal publishes papers in all disciplines related to the quality and safety of health care, including health services research, health care evaluation, technology assessment, health economics, utilization review, cost containment and nursing care research, as well as clinical research related to quality of care.

This peer-reviewed journal is truly interdisciplinary and includes contributions from representatives of all health professions such as doctors, nurses, quality assurance professionals, managers, politicians, social workers and therapists, as well as researchers from health-related backgrounds.

Details about the Journal, including Instructions for Authors as well as Online services, can be found on the Journal's web page at Oxford University Press.

ISQua members receive the Journal as part of their membership benefits and can also gain free online access to the publication. Find out about joining ISQua in our Membership Section.

Non-members who wish to obtain the Journal (IntJQHC) can Contact ISQua or got to the Oxford University Press web page.