Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings

Aims & Scope

Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings is an international forum for the publication of peer-reviewed original papers related to all areas of the science and practice of psychologists in medical settings.

Manuscripts are chosen that have a broad appeal across psychology as well as other health care disciplines, reflecting varying backgrounds, interests, and specializations.

The journal publishes original research, treatment outcome trials, meta-analyses, literature reviews, conceptual papers, brief scientific reports, and scholarly case studies.

Papers accepted address clinical matters in medical settings; integrated care; health disparities; education and training of the future psychology workforce; interdisciplinary collaboration, training, and professionalism; licensing, credentialing, and privileging in hospital practice; research and practice ethics; professional development of psychologists in academic health centers; professional practice matters in medical settings; and cultural, economic, political, regulatory, and systems factors in health care.

In summary, the journal provides a forum for papers predicted to have significant theoretical or practical importance for the application of psychology in medical settings.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.9
2024	1.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.750

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	61

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	7400

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	645

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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
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Psychology, 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.

• Prevalence and Correlates of Posttraumatic Stress and Postpartum Depression in Parents of Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

  Citation: 353

  Authors: Debra S., Chiara, Jacquelyn R.

• Exercise and Depression: A Review of Reviews

  Citation: 240

  Authors: Amanda

• Mental Health Disparities, Treatment Engagement, and Attrition Among Racial/Ethnic Minorities with Severe Mental Illness: A Review

  Citation: 206

  Authors: Jessica, Amy

• Breast Cancer as Trauma: Posttraumatic Stress and Posttraumatic Growth

  Citation: 188

  Authors: Matthew J., Janine, Mitch, Carol, Vickie, David

• Long Term Posttraumatic Growth After Breast Cancer: Prevalence, Predictors and Relationships with Psychological Health

  Citation: 164

  Authors: S., A., A.

• The Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) Model: An Overview and Operational Definition

  Citation: 162

  Authors: Jeffrey T., Anne C., Christopher L.

• Nonadherence in Adolescent Oncology Patients: Preliminary Data on Psychological Risk Factors and Relationships to Outcome

  Citation: 149

  Authors: Beth D., Sunita M., Rebecca, Roger E., Ann O, Charles P., Naomi J.

• Prevalence, Detection and Correlates of PTSD in the Primary Care Setting: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 144

  Authors: Talya, Yuval, Raz

• Electronic Monitoring of Medication Adherence: When Is High-Tech Best?

  Citation: 136

  Authors: Kristin A., Cynthia S.

• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Sense of Coherence Among Women with Fibromyalgia

  Citation: 134

  Authors: Inka, Paul, Jamie L., Andrea R., Eric A., Sandra E.

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