Publication in Perioperative Medicine

Publication in perioperative medicine in a broad sense can be defined as work investigating the generation of value (quality ÷ cost) through the organization, operations, and metrics of care provided throughout the perioperative period. Publications in this area can include articles that are hypothesis driven with a scientific methodology ranging from randomized controlled trials to pre- and postintervention work. Publications can also include work that would not be strictly defined as research. These would include descriptions of interventions at institutional levels, quality improvement efforts, and theoretical modelling for process improvement. To be successful in publishing in perioperative medicine, authors should diligently examine the type of research performed, the best fit category for the manuscript, and a journal likely to accept such research and the manuscript.