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Q2BMJ Open Quality
About BMJ Open Quality
BMJ Open Quality is a scholarly journal published by BMJ Publishing Group. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q2, with an SJR of 0.711 and H-index of 31.
Coverage: 2017-2026. Research categories: Health Policy (Q2); Leadership and Management (Q2); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q2).
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Topics in published research
Patient Safety and Medication Errors; Health Policy Implementation Science; Emergency and Acute Care Studies; Hospital Admissions and Outcomes; Primary Care and Health Outcomes; Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare.
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Recent Research Articles
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De-implementation of routine laboratory testing in a surgical intensive care unit: lessons from a two-phase quality improvement initiative
Chloe F C Yeo, Siting Goh, Renci Zeng, Jasper Goh et al.
2026-09 · DOI: 10.1136/bmjoq-2026-004415Antenatal magnesium sulphate for neuroprotection of preterm babies: data analysis of inequities in treatment in England 2014 to 2024
Hannah B Edwards, Lauren J Scott, Cheryl McQuire, Isobel L Ward et al.
2026-09 · DOI: 10.1136/bmjoq-2026-004143Implementation of self-collected cervical screening in an under-screened, culturally and linguistically diverse antenatal population: a quality improvement study
Mandy Wang, Alison Brand, Martin Plymoth, Judy Chen et al.
2026-09 · DOI: 10.1136/bmjoq-2026-004525Designing the work week in healthcare: a systems agenda for safer, sustainable work
Dale F Whelehan, Paul F Ridgway
2026-08 · DOI: 10.1136/bmjoq-2026-004272Quality improvement in emergency units in low resource settings: a qualitative assessment for understanding challenges and delivering solutions
Indrakantha Welgama, Daniel Lange, Gerard O’Reilly, Aurore Nishimwe et al.
2026-08 · DOI: 10.1136/bmjoq-2026-004186Patient-centred approach to improve colorectal cancer screening (CRC) in resource-limited communities
Omar Arman, Jessica L Reynolds, Gregory D Gudleski, Smita Bakhai et al.
2026-07 · DOI: 10.1136/bmjoq-2025-004024Referral delays in metastatic breast cancer care: barriers and facilitators across a fragmented pathway
Thanarpan Peerawong, Tharin Phenwan, Sojirat Supanichwatana, Naowanit Siammai et al.
2026-07 · DOI: 10.1136/bmjoq-2026-004452Improving opioid substitution therapy in the acute hospital setting: implementation of a best practice guideline
Michael Trent Herdman, Brihitejas Patel, Poppy Pierce, Vedika Apte et al.
2026-07 · DOI: 10.1136/bmjoq-2026-004153Implementation of a nurse-led visit and follow-up for patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms: a quality improvement project
Daniela Berardinelli, Carmen Fava, Federica Sinisi, Inga Ventimiglia et al.
2026-07 · DOI: 10.1136/bmjoq-2025-003632Enhancing medical record management: effective implementation of operational standards at Wallaga University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, 2025
Gedefa Bayisa, Meseret Belete Fite, Asfawu Degefe, Ganna Gobena et al.
2026-07 · DOI: 10.1136/bmjoq-2025-004081Timely care for tiny lives: quality improvement for golden hour management bundle
Sonali Tanpure, Atul Londhe, Laxmikant Deshmukh, Amol Joshi et al.
2026-07 · DOI: 10.1136/bmjoq-2025-003924Reducing postoperative length of stay in low-risk caesarean section: a system-level quality improvement initiative
Wenqian Grace Su, Rachel Phoy Cheng Chun, Hong Chan, Xin Ni Chua et al.
2026-07 · DOI: 10.1136/bmjoq-2026-004151Prospective cohort study identifies barriers and facilitators to point-of-care ultrasound use in an academic emergency department
Alyssa Platt, Timothy Peterson, Erica Peethumnongsin, Maragatha Kuchibhatla et al.
2026-07 · DOI: 10.1136/bmjoq-2026-004210Assessing the use of the input of care users in long-term care homes during 2020–2023 in the Netherlands: an exploratory study
Flora Palimetaki, Roel Schouteten
2026-07 · DOI: 10.1136/bmjoq-2025-004130Improving compliance with placental histopathology through labour ward storage and clear referral criteria: a two-site quality improvement report
Lisa Story, Anangsha Kumar, Dee Laker, Spyros Bakalis et al.
2026-07 · DOI: 10.1136/bmjoq-2026-004321Organisational responses to patient complaints in healthcare service delivery in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review
Suleyman Mohammed Arage, Mirkuzie Woldie, Adane Kebede, Lake Yazachew et al.
2026-07 · DOI: 10.1136/bmjoq-2025-004070Bridging perspectives: experiences and future directions for patient involvement in clinical registries – a survey-based study
Lars van de Sanden, Jacqueline ter Stege, Jitske Tiemensma, Dominique Sprengers et al.
2026-07 · DOI: 10.1136/bmjoq-2026-004228Implementing discharge summary documentation: a quality improvement initiative in a Nigerian hospital
Henry Omon, Oluwafemi Funso Owagbemi, Chinedu Ndegbu, Abdulhafiz Adesunkanmi et al.
2026-07 · DOI: 10.1136/bmjoq-2025-003762Reducing medical equipment downtime using Lean Six Sigma: a quality improvement project at Suhul Hospital, Shire
Hawelti Messele Gebremariyam
2026-07 · DOI: 10.1136/bmjoq-2026-004253Quality improvement project to improve immediate postpartum family planning utilisation at Dilla University Teaching Hospital
Bereket Tesfaye, Birhanemeskel Damtew, Tizalegn Tesfaye, S Melaku et al.
2026-07 · DOI: 10.1136/bmjoq-2025-004062Reviews
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