SAGE partners with the Association for Patient Experience to publish the Journal of Patient Experience

Los Angeles, CA- SAGE is pleased to announce that it has begun publishing the Journal of Patient Experience (JPE) in partnership with the Association for Patient Experience. Disseminating practical findings and innovations to advance the patient experience, the “gold” open access journal is a resource for industry leaders, caregivers, patients and family members. Fully sponsored by the Association for Patient Experience (AfPE), articles published in the Journal of Patient Experience will not require article processing charges (APCs).

“We are thrilled to be publishing with SAGE, which has a fantastic reputation and is closely aligned with our publishing goals,” commented Editor-in-Chief Dr. Adrienne Boissy. “We believe that our partnership will secure a strong venue for the important work of our patients and clinicians represented by the journal. We look forward to the future of Journal of Patient Experience and working with SAGE to further develop the journal’s reach and position as a leading forum for patient experience research and information.”

Founded in 2010, AfPE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the healthcare experience by identifying the factors that contribute to positive patient experiences, developing solutions to known issues and driving innovative changes in healthcare delivery.

“The research published in the Journal of Patient Experience enables the healthcare community to improve their quality of care from a patient-centered perspective,” commented Bob Howard, Vice President of Journals, SAGE. “We look forward to working with the Association for Patient Experience and to supporting JPE in fulfilling this significant goal.”

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SAGE Founded 50 years ago by Sara Miller McCune to support the dissemination of usable knowledge and educate a global community, SAGE publishes more than 850 journals and over 800 new books each year, spanning a wide range of subject areas. A growing selection of library products includes archives, data and video. SAGE remains majority owned by our founder and after her lifetime will become owned by a charitable trust that secures the company’s continued independence. Principal offices are located in Los Angeles, London, New Delhi, Singapore and Washington DC. www.sagepub.com

The Association for Patient Experience is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the patient experience, ensuring quality care is delivered while keeping the patient's physical, educational, emotional and spiritual needs at the forefront. AfPE membership consists of more than 3,000 diverse individuals who share a common interest in improving the healthcare experience. Founded in 2010, AfPE is based in Cleveland, OH. Patient-experience.org Follow us at www.twitter.com/AssocPtExp