For Authors
Author Guidelines
About the Journal of Hospital Medicine
Vision
The Journal of Hospital Medicine (JHM) is the premier peer-reviewed publication for the specialty of Hospital Medicine and is dedicated to publishing evidence that will transform care of the hospitalized patient.
Mission
JHM advances excellence in Hospital Medicine clinical care and research through the dissemination of peer-reviewed studies, evidence-based clinical care updates and reviews, and rigorous evaluations of approaches to improve the quality, safety, and value of care for hospitalized adults and children.
JHM’s Editorial Priorities
JHM is a peer-reviewed publication of the Society of Hospital Medicine and is published 12 times per year. JHM publishes manuscripts that address the care of hospitalized adults or children.
Broad areas of interest include (1) Treatments for common inpatient conditions; (2) Approaches to improving perioperative care; (3) Improving care for hospitalized patients with geriatric or pediatric vulnerabilities (such as mobility problems, or those with complex longitudinal care); (4) Evaluation of innovative healthcare delivery or educational models; (5) Approaches to improving the quality, safety, and value of healthcare across the acute- and postacute-continuum of care; and (6) Evaluation of policy and payment changes that affect hospital and postacute care.
Papers with the highest likelihood of publication use robust research methods to examine questions of importance to the field of adult or pediatric Hospital Medicine and produce results that will influence clinical practice or healthcare policy.
Open Access Policies for the Journal of Hospital Medicine
Open access content is immediately and permanently available online and allows users to link, read, download, store, use, and data-mine the content of that article, even commercially, without permission—provided that credit is given to the original authors and journal.
All accepted open access articles receive the following open access benefits:
Articles will be published under the CC-BY license
The author will retain the copyright of the article
The article will be freely available in perpetuity on the journal website for any user, worldwide
The article will have the OPEN indicator published on the article in the PDF and online to make it visible to readers that the article is open access
All open access articles are subject to peer review, editorial oversight, and the journal’s production process. The submission and review process for open access articles will follow the same process as for nonopen access articles, but there are additional forms and steps that need to be taken to publish your work as open access.
Authors have up to one year to request that their article be published as open access.
Author Requirements for Open Access
An Article Process Charge (APC) of $4,000 ($2,000 for SHM members) is payable to the publisher to publish open access on this site and to complete licensing and payment forms. If you wish to request Open Access, email rlitchkofski@mdedge.com, and within 2 weeks of the request, the publisher will email you the invoice.
Journal of Hospital Medicine Article Types
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
Original Research papers report results of randomized controlled trials, evaluation of diagnostic tests, prospective cohort studies, case-control studies, or high quality quasi-experimental, observational, or qualitative studies. See our "No Hassle" New Submission Process.
3,000 words (not including abstract or references)
4 Tables or Figures (tables no more than 5 columns wide, 25 lines long)
40 references or less
Abstract: 250 words or less, structured
Follow EQUATOR reporting guidelines
BRIEF REPORTS
Brief reports provide focused reporting of Original Research findings. Though shortened in format, they should attempt to adhere to JHM Author Guidelines for reporting specific types of research. See our "No Hassle" New Submission Process.
1,500 words (not including abstract or references)
2 Tables or Figures (tables no more than 5 columns wide, 25 lines long)
15 references or less
Abstract: 150 words or less, unstructured
Follow EQUATOR reporting guidelines
LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Leadership and Professional Development (LPD) series contains ultra-brief “pearls” that highlight important lessons in professional growth, management, innovation, leadership and followership. The articles should start with a brief quote that captures the essence of the “wisdom” within the pearl you will share. The written piece should focus on providing practical ways to apply this information to hospitalists’ practice as early as the following day.
Authors interested in submitting an LPD article should review previously published JHM LPD articles and consider whether their topic can meet the requirements listed below.
Requirements
650 words maximum, including references (5 max.)
No more than 2 authors
No tables or figures
No abstract
Narrative style
Short, catchy title preferred
If you have questions about the suitability of your idea, please email us
(LPD@hospitalmedicine.org) an outline using the format below:
Outline
Proposed title
Illustrative quote to open/frame the LPD (include attribution for the quote)
Why is this message suitable for an LPD article?
What is your “nugget of wisdom” you wish to share with hospitalists?
Key action points (“Aha” moments/tactics that hospitalists can put to work the next day)
Proposed references (5 max)
REVIEWS
Reviews should address JHM priority areas and provide an evidence synthesis that describes how the practice should affect hospitalists’ practice or future research. JHM accepts narrative reviews, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and scoping reviews.
3,000 words
4 or fewer tables or figures (tables no more than 5 columns wide, 25 lines long)
50 references or less
Abstract: 250 words or less; structured for systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and scoping reviews; and unstructured for narrative reviews.
Follow EQUATOR reporting guidelines for these article types, including MOOSE or PRISMA, and relevant extensions
Questions about potential submissions can be emailed to Reviews@hospitalmedicine.org
PROGRESS NOTES: CLINICAL PROGRESS NOTE
Provide a brief, practical, and pertinent update on the last 2-5 years of evidence related to diagnosis, treatment, risk stratification, and/or prevention of a clinical problem highly pertinent to hospitalists around a topic relevant to hospitalists. [progress notes details]
1,800 words
2 or fewer tables or figures (tables no more than 5 columns wide, 25 lines long
15 references or less
Abstract: None
PROGRESS NOTES: METHODOLOGICAL PROGRESS NOTE
Provide our readers with insight into the application of quantitative, qualitative, and quality improvement methods commonly used in work published in this journal. [progress notes details]
1,800 words
2 or fewer tables or figures (tables no more than 5 columns wide, 25 lines long
15 references or less
Abstract: None
CLINICAL GUIDELINE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE HOSPITALIST
A brief, targeted review of recently published clinical guidelines, distilling the major recommendations relevant to hospital medicine and placing them in context of the available evidence. [clinical guideline highlights details]
1,200 words
8 references or less’
The Table should contain: (1) Guideline title; (2) Release date; (3) Prior version(s); (4) Developer; (5) Funding source; (6) Target population
Abstract: None
CLINICAL CARE CONUNDRUMS
The Clinical Care Conundrums (CCC) series are narrative, clinical problem-solving exercises that are developed in a collaborative fashion between the submitting author, a blinded expert clinician, and JHM Editors and/or National Correspondents. Submissions to this section require pre-approval by the editorial staff.
Authors interested in submitting a CCC should review a previously published JHM CCC and consider whether their case can meet this required format. Prior to preparing a manuscript, prospective authors must email a prospectus to Conundrums@hospitalmedicine.org for presubmission review. [prospectus]
If the prospectus is of interest to JHM, the author will then be invited to submit a draft CCC for formal review and further development by Editors or JHM National Correspondents. Initiation of this collaborative review and revision process does not guarantee acceptance.
2,750 words
No more than 4 tables or figures (tables no more than 5 columns wide, 25 lines long)
20 references or less
Abstract: None
PERSPECTIVES IN HOSPITAL MEDICINE
Perspectives in Hospital Medicine articles can address virtually any topic pertaining to hospital medicine or healthcare more broadly. They may highlight matters of public health or ethics, new breakthroughs in clinical therapies, controversies in care delivery innovation or policy, or factors that will shape the future of healthcare. Papers suitable for this format primarily pertaining to healthcare value should be submitted for consideration to the Choosing Wisely®: Next Steps in Improving Healthcare Value series.
1,500 words
No more than 1 table or figure
20 references or less
Abstract: None
CHOOSING WISELY®: NEXT STEPS IN IMPROVING HEALTHCARE VALUE
There are two types of Choosing Wisely articles:
Improving Healthcare Value
Describe initiatives relating to healthcare value
Policy in Clinical Practice
Address implications of health policies on clinical decision making
Articles may contain 1500 or fewer words, up to 1 table or figure, and 15 or fewer references.
Each article is limited to 3 journal pages
Abstract: None
While accepted manuscripts that adhere to our general guidance usually fit within 3 journal pages, manuscripts may be edited in the page proof stage to meet space requirements.
Submissions to this section require preapproval by the editorial staff. Interested authors should submit a brief (500 word) description of the proposed topic to CWNS@hospitalmedicine.org. For more details, see the linked document: Choosing Wisely: Next Steps in Improving Healthcare Value
CHOOSING WISELY ®: THINGS WE DO FOR NO REASONTM
Choosing Wisely®: Things We Do For No ReasonTM are articles that, using a case-based approach, describe practices (tests, procedures, management strategies) that may be poorly supported by evidence or which have become part of standard practice based despite the availability of less expensive or higher value alternatives.
Submissions to this section require pre-approval by the editorial staff. Interested authors should submit a brief (500 word) description of the proposed topic to TWDFNR@hospitalmedicine.org for consideration before submission
1,500 words or less
1 table
15 references or less
Abstract: None
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
200 words or less
5 references or less
No tables or figures
Abstract: None
EDITORIALS
Editorials are typically invited by the Editor and provide additional context or interpretation of research published in a specific issue.
600 words or less
5 references or less
Abstract: None
Description of the JHM Review Process
Manuscripts are accepted for review with the understanding that the same work has not been previously published, that it is not under consideration for publication elsewhere, and that its submission for publication has been approved by all persons listed as authors and by the appropriate authority at the institution where the work was carried out.
Manuscripts undergo initial review by JHM Editors at which time a decision whether to request peer review is made.
Approximately 50% of original research and brief report submissions are sent for formal peer review
Our mean time from submission to rejection without formal peer review is 1.3 days.
If we send a manuscript out for peer review, our average time from submission to first decision is 23 days.
Most manuscripts for which we request a revision are ultimately accepted for publication pending appropriate revision.
We strongly encourage authors to recommend potential peer reviewers as part of the manuscript submission process. Peer reviewer identities are kept confidential, but author identities are made known to reviewers. Authors can check the status of their manuscript by accessing their password-protected manuscript file at https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/JHM. Or, please contact the Editorial Office by e-mail at rlitchkofski@mdedge.com.
If a revision is requested, authors will have 45 days in which to submit their revised manuscript. Extensions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Manuscript Format Requirement Details - Initial Submission
The Journal of Hospital Medicine is pleased to offer web-based submissions and peer-review. To submit your manuscript online, go to https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/jhm.
"No Hassle” New Submissions
The Journal of Hospital Medicine (JHM) has relaxed the submission formatting requirements for the initial submission of original research and brief report manuscript submissions.
For new original research and brief report submissions, submit your manuscript using the format of your choice (you may still elect to make the initial submission using the format outlined by JHM). By giving authors this choice, we want to reduce the time and hassle involved in adhering to strict formatting rules for initial submissions.
If JHM requests a revised submission, we will then provide detailed guidance about the required manuscript formatting.
“No Hassle” New Submission Details
The “No Hassle” New Submission process applies only to original research and brief report manuscripts.
The file may be uploaded as a single PDF or a Word document.
The title page should include:
Article title
Running title (a short version of the title, up to 40 characters)
Author names with academic degrees and affiliations
Manuscript word count
All authors will receive links to complete conflict of interest disclosure forms and copyright transfer agreements once the article is provisionally accepted. The conflict of interest disclosure forms are based on ICMJE standards.
Corresponding author contact information (telephone number, email address, and, if desired, twitter handle)
There are no strict formatting requirements, but all manuscripts must be readable (double-spaced text is preferred) and contain the essential elements of a research manuscript, eg, Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusions, and Tables and Figures (with legends) placed at the end of the manuscript if submitting these as part of a single document.
References can be in any style or format as long as the style is consistent
While the formatting requirements have been relaxed for the convenience of the authors, note that the content of the submission must adhere to Journal standards regarding language, clarity, spelling, grammar, and word counts (3,000 or fewer words for original research manuscripts and 1,500 or fewer words for brief report manuscripts).
There is no need to upload signed copyright forms and disclosure statements at the time of initial submission. These documents are required only when a manuscript revision is submitted.
General Guidance
Prepare your manuscript and illustrations in the appropriate format, according to the instructions given below. Please also be sure that your paper conforms to the scientific and style instructions of the journal.
If you are submitting for the first time, you will need to create a new account. You can create one for yourself in the system at the submission site by clicking on the “Create Account” button.
If you are unsure of your password, enter your e-mail address in the “Password Help” box. If you have an account, a temporary password will be e-mailed to you to gain access to your account. Subsequently, to monitor the progress of your manuscript throughout the review process, log in to ScholarOne Manuscripts periodically and check your Author Center.
When you are ready to submit your manuscript, let the system guide you through the submission process. Online help is available to you at all times during the process by clicking "Get Help Now" in the upper right hand corner of the screen. You are also able to exit and re-enter the submission process at any stage by clicking on “Unsubmitted Manuscripts” in your Author Center and revising your information. When all steps in the submission process are complete, click the “Submit” button located at the bottom right hand corner of the submission screen’s last page. At the end of a successful submission, a confirmation screen with a manuscript number will appear and you will receive an e-mail confirming that the manuscript has been received by the journal. If this does not happen, please check your submission and/or contact tech support at support@scholarone.com.
All submissions are kept strictly confidential.
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