Journal of Gerontological Nursing

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Gerontological Nursing is a monthly, peer-reviewed journal publishing clinically relevant original articles on the practice of gerontological nursing across the continuum of care in a variety of health care settings, for more than 40 years.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.1
2024	1.10

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	13533

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	315

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.411

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	61

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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

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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.

• Exploring the Effect of Companion Robots on Emotional Expression in Older Adults with Dementia: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

  Citation: 257

  Authors: Wendy, Marie, Elizabeth, Cindy, Barbara, Glenda, Chrystal

• Perceptions of Technology among Older Adults

  Citation: 240

  Authors: Melinda, Peter, Jennifer A., Mary, Warren, Hen-I, Johnny, Carl K.

• Resilience and Successful Aging: Comparison Among Low and High Income Older Adults

  Citation: 221

  Authors: Gail

• Health Outcomes and Polypharmacy in Elderly Individuals

  Citation: 184

  Authors: Susan C

• Understanding What MOTIVATES Older Adults to Exercise

  Citation: 167

  Authors: Barbara, Ann Marie

• USE OF MUSIC to Decrease Aggressive Behaviors in People With Dementia

  Citation: 157

  Authors: Michael E, Anne W, Melinda

• Complexities of Pain Assessment in the Elderly Clinical Considerations

  Citation: 138

  Authors: Keela A, Paula R

• The Tragedy of Dementia: Clinically Assessing Pain in the Confused, Nonverbal Elderly

  Citation: 137

  Authors: Lynn R

• Consequences of Not Recognizing Delirium Superimposed on Dementia in Hospitalized Elderly Individuals

  Citation: 137

  Authors: Donna, Marquis

• Turnover Reinterpreted: CNAS TALK ABOUT WHY THEY LEAVE

  Citation: 127

  Authors: Barbara J, Sarah, Nora

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