Journal of Palliative Medicine

Aims & Scope

Journal of Palliative Medicine is the premier peer-reviewed journal covering medical, psychosocial, policy, and legal issues in end-of-life care and relief of suffering for patients with intractable pain.

The Journal presents essential information for professionals in hospice/palliative medicine, focusing on improving quality of life for patients and their families, and the latest developments in drug and non-drug treatments.

The companion biweekly eNewsletter, Briefings in Palliative Medicine, delivers the latest breaking news and information to keep clinicians and health care providers continuously updated.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.1
2024	2.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.826

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	111

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	6478

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1752

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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 Medicine and 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.

• Improving the Quality of Spiritual Care as a Dimension of Palliative Care: The Report of the Consensus Conference

  Citation: 1121

  Authors: Christina, Betty, Rose, Shirley, Pamela, Janet, Harvey, George, Holly, Maryjo, Karen, Daniel

• Place of Care in Advanced Cancer: A Qualitative Systematic Literature Review of Patient Preferences

  Citation: 741

  Authors: I.J., G.J.A.

• Improving the Spiritual Dimension of Whole Person Care: Reaching National and International Consensus

  Citation: 697

  Authors: Christina M., Robert, Sharon K., Nancy

• National Consensus Project Clinical Practice Guidelines for Quality Palliative Care Guidelines, 4th Edition

  Citation: 542

  Authors: Betty R., Martha L., Amy, Diane E.

• Taking a Spiritual History Allows Clinicians to Understand Patients More Fully

  Citation: 520

  Authors: Christina, Anna L.

• Impact of an Inpatient Palliative Care Team: A Randomized Controlled Trial

  Citation: 447

  Authors: Glenn, Ingrid, Douglas, Kathleen, Jeffrey, Robert H., Marilyn P., Marcia, Mark, Richard Della

• Identifying Patients in Need of a Palliative Care Assessment in the Hospital Setting<i>A Consensus Report from the Center to Advance Palliative Care</i>

  Citation: 429

  Authors: David E., Diane E.

• Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Palliative Care

  Citation: 401

  Authors: Kimberly S.

• Study Design, Precision, and Validity in Observational Studies

  Citation: 373

  Authors: Melissa D.A., R. Sean

• Palliative Sedation Therapy in the Last Weeks of Life: A Literature Review and Recommendations for Standards

  Citation: 366

  Authors: Alexander De, Mervyn

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