BMC Health Services Research is calling for submissions to our Collection on Trauma-informed approaches: Implications for practice, policy, and research.

Trauma-informed approach mark a pivotal evolution in organizational development by recognizing the pervasive impact of trauma on individuals within healthcare organizations. These initiatives involve implementing practices sensitive to the trauma experiences of both patients and healthcare staff, such as adopting patient-centered care approaches, trauma-specific interventions, and staff training on trauma sensitivity. This Collection aims to examine the crucial role of trauma-informed initiatives in fostering safety, resilience, and healing within healthcare settings, with a focus on addressing the unique needs and experiences of both patients and staff members. Additionally, it addresses how routine healthcare procedures can inadvertently retraumatize both patients and staff, underscoring the necessity for trauma-sensitive approaches to mitigate harm and promote holistic well-being for all stakeholders involved.

This Collection explores and highlights the transformative impact of trauma-informed organizational change programs. We are particularly interested in the following research areas:

Theoretical frameworks and models of trauma-informed organizational change within healthcare settings

Reports of successful implementation of trauma-informed practices in various healthcare organizations

The role of healthcare leadership in driving and sustaining trauma-informed organizational change

Strategies for integrating trauma-informed approaches into existing healthcare organizational structures and processes to enhance patient care and staff well-being

Measurement and evaluation of the effectiveness of trauma-informed organizational change programs in improving patient outcomes and staff satisfaction

Addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion within trauma-informed healthcare organizational change efforts

Challenges and barriers to implementing trauma-informed practices in different healthcare specialties or sectors

Training and professional development for healthcare staff and leaders in trauma-informed approaches to patient care

Ethical considerations and dilemmas in trauma-informed organizational change initiatives within healthcare settings

Future directions and innovations in trauma-informed organizational development research and practice within healthcare contexts.

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth , and SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.

All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.

BMC Health Services Research is calling for submissions to our Collection on delivering better health services through patient-centered care.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, the shift towards a more patient-centered approach is driven by a multifaceted understanding that extends beyond traditional models. The imperative to consider the whole person in healthcare delivery arises not only from a desire to enhance treatment outcomes and improve patient satisfaction but also from the recognition that health and well-being encompass all aspects of patients’ lives beyond the absence of illness. This paradigm shift acknowledges the potential for decreased costs and more efficient use of resources through a focus on preventive measures and coordinated care, personalized treatment plans, social care, and a collaborative partnership between healthcare providers and patients. By prioritizing patient needs and preferences, the healthcare system aims to elevate the quality of care while optimizing resource utilization, ultimately improving health and well-being outcomes and fostering increased satisfaction among both patients and healthcare providers and staff.

This Collection explores and highlights the transformative impact of patient-centered care on quality of care. We are particularly interested in the following research areas:

Reporting about patient-centered care in a variety of healthcare settings and patient populations

Exploring cutting-edge technologies and telehealth platforms that empower patients in decision-making, including medical homes, virtual consultations, remote monitoring

Investigating the impact of a holistic approach addressing patients' physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being

Patient-centered and whole person care in specialized fields, particularly complex care, long term care

The role and perspectives of healthcare professionals in patient-centered and whole person care

Assessing the performance of patient-centered and whole person care initiatives, including cost-effectiveness

Approaches to coordinating patient-centered and whole person care to ensure that patients’ preferences and priorities are shared across care teams and settings

Strategies and solutions for overcoming organizational and cultural barriers in patient-centered and whole person care

Policy implications and advocacy for patient-centered and whole person care

Large-scale system transformations to improve patient-centered and whole person care

All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.