Gastrointestinal Nursing

Aims & Scope

Gastrointestinal Nursing is the leading journal for nurses working in gastroenterology, hepatology and stoma care.

The journal publishes original research, clinical reviews and case studies that have been peer-reviewed by leading experts in the field, as well as news and expert analysis on best practice, professional development and healthcare policy.

Each of the ten issues a year touches on a range of topics, from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), viral hepatitis and colorectal cancer to upper GI endoscopy, parenteral nutrition and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Gastrointestinal Nursing aims to help specialist nurses improve the quality of life of patients by delivering care that is evidence-based, cost-effective and patient-centred.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.146

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q4

h-index

Year	Value
2024	17

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	24850

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	49

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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

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Subjects & Keywords

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

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Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

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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 Ostomy Life Study: the everyday challenges faced by people living with a stoma in a snapshot

  Citation: 114

  Authors: Ineke, Rosalind, Chantal, Anne, Caroline, Birgitte Dissing, Zenia M

• Factors influencing the incidence of peristomal skin complications: evidence from a multinational survey on living with a stoma

  Citation: 43

  Authors: David, Tonny, Eric Hans, Helle Doré, Rikke, Jonas, Chris Juul

• Leakage and ostomy appliances: results from a large-scale, open-label study in clinical practice

  Citation: 42

  Authors: Theresa, Svatava, Katrin, Emilia, Helle

• Prevention of parastomal hernia: a comparison of results 3 years on

  Citation: 35

  Authors: Mary Jo, Trainor

• Maintaining healthy skin around an ostomy: peristomal skin disorders and self-assessment

  Citation: 35

  Authors: Lina, Oirda, Adelina, Mary, Anne Steen

• Factors impairing quality of life for people with an ostomy

  Citation: 31

  Authors: Janet Stoia, Margrét Hrönn, Małgorzata, Raimondo, Yunjin, Mette Kaad

• A guide to the appropriate use of convex stoma care products

  Citation: 31

  Authors: Elaine

• Stoma and peristomal complications: Predisposing factors and management

  Citation: 31

  Authors: Anna

• National audit of stoma complications within 3 weeks of surgery

  Citation: 27

  Authors: Jude, Karen

• Living with a parastomal hernia

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Caroline, Caroline

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