Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing

Aims & Scope

Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing (JHPN) is the official journal of the Hospice & Palliative Nurses Association and is the professional, peer-reviewed journal for nurses in hospice and palliative care settings.

Focusing on the clinical, educational and research aspects of care, JHPN offers current and reliable information on end of life nursing.

Feature articles in areas such as symptom management, ethics, and futility of care address holistic care across the continuum.

Book and article reviews, clinical updates and case studies create a journal that meets the didactic and practical needs of the nurse caring for patients with serious illnesses in advanced stages.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.3
2024	1.20

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	11169

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	350

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.520

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	33

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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.

• Predicting the Risk of Compassion Fatigue

  Citation: 180

  Authors: Maryann, Jeanne

• Understanding of the Concept of "Total Pain"

  Citation: 132

  Authors: Anita, Lisa S.

• Compassion Fatigue in Palliative Care Nursing

  Citation: 96

  Authors: Lisa A.

• The Symptom Experience of Patients With Cancer

  Citation: 89

  Authors: Laurie L., Cindy, Constance, Susan C.

• Integrating Palliative Care in the ICU

  Citation: 80

  Authors: Judith E., Therese B., J. Randall, Dana R., Anne C., Colleen, Daniel E., Rick, Renee D., Karen J., Margaret L., David E., Kathleen A.

• A Case Study of Moral Distress

  Citation: 70

  Authors: Ann B.

• Cancer Pain and Quality of Life

  Citation: 67

  Authors: Carmen, Ming, Hsiao-Lan, Tapan, Susan C.

• Beyond Bad News

  Citation: 63

  Authors: Pam, Rose, Kathe, Carla

• Caring for the Dying

  Citation: 63

  Authors: Lynn

• Telehealth in Palliative Care

  Citation: 60

  Authors: Barbara A., Tara J., Yongqiang

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