International Journal of Palliative Nursing

Aims & Scope

Since its launch in 1995, International Journal of Palliative Nursing (IJPN) has been committed to promoting excellence in palliative and hospice care.

It is now established as the leading journal for nurses working in this most demanding profession, covering all aspects of palliative care nursing in a way which is intelligent, helpful and accessible, and so useful in daily practice.

The aim of IJPN is to provide nurses with essential information to help them deliver the best possible care and support for their patients.

Each issue contains an unparalleled range of peer-reviewed clinical, professional and educational articles, as well as helpful and informative information on practical, legal and policy issues of importance to all palliative nurses.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.1

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	14529

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	190

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.372

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

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
• Web of Science
• Medline

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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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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 Abbey pain scale: a 1-minute numerical indicator for people with end-stage dementia

  Citation: 381

  Authors: Jennifer, Neil, Anita De, Adrian, Deborah, Lynne, Belinda

• Positive aspects and challenges associated with caring for a dying relative at home

  Citation: 139

  Authors: Peter

• Definition of compassion in healthcare: a systematic literature review

  Citation: 131

  Authors: Encarnación, Rogelio, Javier

• An evaluation of the use of massage and essential oils on the wellbeing of cancer patients

  Citation: 100

  Authors: Jessica, Nik, Sheena

• Team approaches in palliative care: a review of the literature

  Citation: 99

  Authors: GVMC, Sean

• Barriers to effective uptake of cancer screening among black and minority ethnic groups

  Citation: 92

  Authors: Veronica Nicky, Tariq, Rachel

• Perceptions of the use of a remote monitoring system in patients receiving palliative care at home

  Citation: 88

  Authors: Kathryn, Jeremy, Keith, Roma, Lisa, Bridget, Maria, Meurig, Nora

• Aspects of caring for dying patients which cause anxiety to first year student nurses

  Citation: 87

  Authors: Jan, Mandy

• Nurses’ perceptions of the Liverpool Care Pathway for the dying patient in the acute hospital setting

  Citation: 85

  Authors: Barbara A, Maureen, Deborah, John E

• Forgotten voices: lessons from bereaved caregivers of persons with a brain tumour

  Citation: 85

  Authors: Paula R, Barbara A, Ardith Z, Charles W

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