Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing

Aims & Scope

Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing aims to improve the wellness and care quality of elderly people by the information exchange on the prospects and countermeasures of gerontological nursing.

It provides nursing educators, practitioners, and researchers with up-to-date knowledge on gerontological nursing in Korea — one of the fastest-growing aging societies in the world.

Its scope includes emerging clinical issues in acute and long-term care for elderly people.

It welcomes quantitative research, qualitative research, methodological research, philosophical research, theoretical research, systematic review, meta-analyses, and instrument development.

Manuscripts in other study designs can be considered by the editorial board.

Its regional scope is mainly Korea, but it welcomes submissions from researchers and nurses all over the world.

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	19411

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	67

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.233

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q4

h-index

Year	Value
2024	6

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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

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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.

• Influence of Moral Sensitivity and Nursing Practice Environment in Person-centered Care in Long-term Care Hospital Nurses

  Citation: 31

  Authors: Eun-Mi, Jin-Hwa

• Concept Analysis of Good Death in the Korean Community

  Citation: 20

  Authors: Deulle, Eunhee

• Validation of Korean version of The Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia among Older Adults in Long-Term Care Facilities

  Citation: 19

  Authors: Youngshin, Ye Sun, Gwi-Ryung Son

• Effects of Empathy and Attitude in Caring for Elders by Nurses in Geriatric Nursing Practice in Long-term Care Hospitals

  Citation: 19

  Authors: Young Kyoung, Suhye

• Impact of Nurse Staffing, Skill Mix and Stability on Resident Health Outcomes in Korean Nursing Homes

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Juh Hyun, Gui Yun, Jiyeon

• Impact of Dementia Knowledge, Burden from Behavioral Psychological Symptoms of Dementia and Empathy in the Caring Behavior of Certified Caregivers in Nursing Homes

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Sun Weon, Seang

• Geriatric Hospital Nurses' Knowledge, Attitude toward Falls, and Fall Prevention Activities

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Sang-Hee, Ji Min

• Nursing, Robotics, Technological Revolution: Robotics to Support Nursing Work

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Young Ae, Hyun Jeong, Hyun Kyong

• Effects of Self-leadership and Self-efficacy on Nursing Performance of Nurses Working in Long-term Care Hospitals

  Citation: 12

  Authors: A-Leum, Suhye

• Validity of the Health-Related Quality of Life Instrument with 8 Items (HINT-8) in the Korean Elderly: A Cross-Sectional Study

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Seon-Ha, Miok

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