Geriatric Nursing

Aims & Scope

Geriatric Nursing is a comprehensive source for clinical information and management advice relating to the care of older adults.

The journal's peer-reviewed articles report the latest developments in the management of acute and chronic disorders and provide practical advice on care of older adults across the long term continuum.

Geriatric Nursing addresses current issues related to drugs, advance directives, staff development and management, legal issues, client and caregiver education, infection control, and other topics.

The journal is written specifically for nurses and nurse practitioners who work with older adults in any care setting.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.4
2024	2.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.914

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	57

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5568

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2174

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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 and Nursing, 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 impact of resilience among older adults

  Citation: 417

  Authors: Stephanie, Shirley, Kevin, Kathleen, Ellen R.

• Life in lockdown: Social isolation, loneliness and quality of life in the elderly during the COVID-19 pandemic: A scoping review

  Citation: 225

  Authors: Kadriye, Emine

• The impact of mobility limitations on health outcomes among older adults

  Citation: 208

  Authors: Shirley, Shaohung S., Joann, Kevin, Ellen

• Dementia and Dysphagia

  Citation: 177

  Authors: Caryn S., Elizabeth

• Prevalence and associated factors of dysphagia in nursing home residents

  Citation: 174

  Authors: Yeon-Hwan, Hae-Ra, Byung-Mo, Jinyi, Ji-ae, Su Jeong, HeeKyung

• Frequency of hallway ambulation by hospitalized older adults on medical units of an academic hospital

  Citation: 154

  Authors: Bonnie L, Jane E, Carey B, Thelma J, Myra

• Focus on Spiritual Well-Being: Harmonious interconnectedness of mind-body-spirit—Use of the JAREL Spiritual Well-Being Scale

  Citation: 151

  Authors: Joann, Eileen, Loretta, Ruth

• The impact of inadequate health literacy on patient satisfaction, healthcare utilization, and expenditures among older adults

  Citation: 144

  Authors: Stephanie, Shirley, Stephen, Yan, Rifky, Diane, Gandhi R., Kevin, Charlotte S.

• Risk Factors for Mobility Limitation in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Social Ecological Perspective

  Citation: 131

  Authors: Hye A., Julie, Colleen

• The effectiveness of group reminiscence therapy for loneliness, anxiety and depression in older adults in long-term care: A systematic review

  Citation: 128

  Authors: Sharifah Munirah, Christine, Theresa

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