Journals
Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes
The Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes (JPRO) is an ISOQOL-owned journal. It is an international, open access, multi-disciplinary journal dedicated to advancing the science and practice of patient-reported outcomes (PROs).
Quality of Life Research Journal
Quality of Life Research is an ISOQOL-affiliated journal, owned by Springer. It is an international, multidisciplinary journal of original research, theoretical articles, and methodological reports related to the field of HRQL, in all the health sciences.
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Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes
Quality of Life Research
Rasa Ruseckaite, PhD MCompSc BCompSc
rasa.ruseckaite@monash.edu
Elizabeth J. Unni, PhD
Elizabeth.unni@touro.edu
Brittany Lapin, PhD MPH
lapinb@ccf.org
Jessica Roydhouse, PhD
jessica.roydhouse@utas.edu.au
Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes
The Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes (JPRO) is an ISOQOL-owned journal. It is an international, open access, multi-disciplinary journal publishing high-quality original research and providing innovative insights and methodologies with broad cross-disciplinary relevance.
Submissions to JPRO should demonstrate innovation, employ novel methodologies, or significantly contribute to the advancement of PROs science. JPRO welcomes submissions of original research articles, comprehensive literature reviews, brief communications, commentaries, editorials, and reviews of recent books and software advances relevant to the following topics:
- PROs in clinical trials, observational studies, and real-world research designs
- Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and patient-reported experience measures (PREMs) in clinical practice and/or clinical research
- Observer-reported outcomes (e.g., caregivers) and clinician-reported outcome measures in clinical practice and/or clinical research, observational studies and real-world research designs
- Performance Outcomes and Digital Health Measures that promote health and wellbeing including Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Patient, family, community, and public engagement in PRO research
- Novel and innovative, quantitative and qualitative studies, on the development, psychometric evaluation, and application of PROMs and PREMs
- Studies of the social and behavioral determinants of health using PROMs and PREMs
- Reviews of PROMs and PREMs
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Submission Rates
ISOQOL members receive a 30% discount for the submission and processing of accepted articles. During submission, check the appropriate box to indicate you are an ISOQOL member. If you are from a low-income country, you may be eligible for a waiver.
*These rates have changed.
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Research and Review Article Processing Charge*
Nonmember Rate – $1,790 USD
Member Rate – $1,050 USD
Short Report, Commentary and Book Review Processing Charge
Nonmember Rate – $750 USD
Member Rate – $525 USD
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Dennis Revicki Memorial Award
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Quality of Life Research Journal
Quality of Life Research is an ISOQOL-affiliated journal, owned by Springer. It is an international, multidisciplinary journal of original research, theoretical articles, and methodological reports related to the field of health related quality of life (HRQL), in all the health sciences. The journal also offers editorials, correspondence, registered reports, and conference abstracts.
Quality of life has become a prominent issue in philosophy, social science, clinical medicine, health services and outcomes research. The journal’s scope reflects the application of subjectively reported health related quality of life assessment as relates to conditions and treatment. All original work is subject to peer review for originality, scientific quality, and relevance to a broad readership. This journal:
- Promotes the rapid communication of original research, articles and methodological reports related to HRQL
- Focuses on the HRQL aspects of treatment, care, and rehabilitation (e.g., illness/health related, health care, at-risk of disease, population health)
- Reflects the wide application of HRQL assessment and research in the biological and social sciences
- Is an official journal of the International Society of Quality of Life Research
- 96% of authors who answered a survey reported that they would definitely publish or probably publish in the journal again
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Subscription Rates
ISOQOL members receive online access to QLR. Members also receive a discount on a yearly print subscription to the journal, from 1 Jan. to 31 Dec. of the current year.
Online Subscription Rate
Nonmember Rate – €151.50 EUR
Member Rate – Included
Print Subscription Rate
Member Rate – $72 USD
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Call for Papers
The editors of Quality of Life Research are planning a special issue, titled “Quality of life dimensions in people living with mental disorders: moving beyond global scores.”
Those interested in participating in the special issue may submit their full paper now. A submission of a letter of intent is not necessary.
The International Society for Quality of Life Research (ISOQOL) is a global community of researchers, clinicians, health care professionals, industry professionals, consultants, and patient research partners advancing health related quality of life research (HRQL).
Together, we are creating a future in which patient perspective is integral to health research, care and policy.