Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes

All different together: Showcasing variety of QOL research

13–16 October 2024 - Cologne, Germany

The 2024 Annual Conference will focus on the range of research done within the QOL field. Working within the framework of applications, methods and theory, we would like to turn to topics that might be less prominent. The plenaries will cover regulatory issues in digital health services, non-PRO measures and their technological applications, and the concept of HRQL from a more philosophical perspective.

Important Dates

• 29 January 2024: Workshop and Symposium Abstract Submissions Due
• 8 April 2024: Oral, Brief & Poster Presentation Abstract Submissions Due
• 17 May 2024: Scholarship Applications Due

Measuring What Matters in social determinants of health

16-17 July 2024, Virtual event

There is an established link between differences in social determinants of health (SDOH) and chronic disease disparities, and between chronic disease and health-related quality of life (HRQL). Far less is known about associations among SDOH, HRQL, chronic disease and health outcomes, including whether SDOH mediate the relationship between HRQL and chronic disease outcomes. This symposium proposes to highlight conceptual relationships among these concepts, stimulate research ideas including novel methodologies to analyze relationships between SDOH, and HRQL for people with chronic illness.

For more information about the symposium, click below!

Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes operates a double-blind peer-review system and further details are available in our peer review policy.  If you are new to peer review, you can read an overview of the peer review process and its benefits. Also, please see resources for reviewers, including training and tutorials, and information about receiving recognition for your involvement. 

The Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes (JPRO) is an international, open access, multi-disciplinary journal publishing original manuscripts in the field of patient-reported outcomes (PRO). JPRO will consider original research and review articles, brief communications, commentaries, and reviews of recent books and software advances relevant to the following topics:

1. PROs in clinical trials
2. PROs in clinical practice
3. Patient, family, community, and public engagement
4. Quantitative and qualitative studies on the development and application of PROs.
5. Studies of the social and behavioural determinants of health using PRO measures.
6. Patient-Reported Experience Measures.

The journal uses the ISOQOL Dictionary of Quality of Life and Health Outcomes Measurement definitions of PROs, PROMs and PREMs. 

In general, JPRO does not publish case reports, articles reporting study designs, pilot studies, or feasibility studies.