American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Aims & Scope

American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Medicine is a peer-reviewed journal that considers articles in the related fields of hospice and palliative medicine which are scientifically sound and clinically relevant.

The aim of AJHPM is the dissemination of medical science to broaden education and advance understanding of the complex issues encountered in these areas.

Articles related to multidisciplinary care, end of life issues, pain and symptom management psychosocial aspects, quality of care, and the like are appropriate for AJHPM.

As always, emphasis is on information directly applicable to the care of the patient/family at the bedside.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.4

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.855

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	6160

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1354

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• The effects of death education on nurses' attitudes toward caring for terminally ill persons and their families

  Citation: 284

  Authors: Katherine H. Murray

• Fatigue in Healthy and Diseased Individuals

  Citation: 269

  Authors: Josef, Sinda Zarrouk

• Resilience in Caregivers: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 203

  Authors: Carolina, Alicia, María José, Joaquín T.

• End-of-Life Care for People With Cancer From Ethnic Minority Groups

  Citation: 190

  Authors: Melissa A., Fritz, Heather T.

• Attitudes toward care of the terminally ill: An educational intervention

  Citation: 180

  Authors: Katherine H.Murray

• Moving Toward Peace: An Analysis of the Concept of a Good Death

  Citation: 176

  Authors: Karen A.

• A Comparative Efficacy of Amitriptyline, Gabapentin, and Pregabalin in Neuropathic Cancer Pain

  Citation: 161

  Authors: Seema, Sushma, Gaurav Nirvani, Shiv Pratap Singh, Surjya Prasad

• Awareness and Misperceptions of Hospice and Palliative Care: A Population-Based Survey Study

  Citation: 158

  Authors: Ariel, Veerawat, Elissa, Megan Johnson, Ronald D., M. C.

• Review Article: Goals of Care Toward the End of Life: A Structured Literature Review

  Citation: 133

  Authors: Lauris C., Ann E., Laura A., Katrina T.

• The Use of Simulation to Teach Nursing Students and Clinicians Palliative Care and End-of-Life Communication: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 133

  Authors: Madison B., Tamara G. R., Michael D., Susan J., Sandra W., Anita, Margaret, Toni L., Gail

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