Journal of Patient Safety

Aims & Scope

Journal of Patient Safety (ISSN 1549-8417; online ISSN 1549-8425) is dedicated to presenting research advances and field applications in every area of patient safety.

While Journal of Patient Safety has a research emphasis, it also publishes articles describing near-miss opportunities, system modifications that are barriers to error, and the impact of regulatory changes on healthcare delivery.

This mix of research and real-world findings makes Journal of Patient Safety a valuable resource across the breadth of health professions and from bench to bedside.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.869

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	49

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	6011

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1734

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2024	1.70

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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.

• A New, Evidence-based Estimate of Patient Harms Associated with Hospital Care

  Citation: 1008

  Authors: John T.

• Exploring Relationships Between Hospital Patient Safety Culture and Adverse Events

  Citation: 298

  Authors: Russell E., Kabir, Joann, Naomi, Theresa

• Implementing and Validating a Comprehensive Unit-Based Safety Program

  Citation: 214

  Authors: Peter, Brad, Beryl, J. Bryan, Christine G., Lori, Richard, Haya R.

• Falls Among Adult Patients Hospitalized in the United States

  Citation: 206

  Authors: Erin L. D., Elena M., Nancy E., Michael, Teresa M., Minzhao, Michael J., Lorraine C., Ronald I.

• The Second Victim Experience and Support Tool: Validation of an Organizational Resource for Assessing Second Victim Effects and the Quality of Support Resources

  Citation: 205

  Authors: Jonathan D., Susan D., Emily K., Sierra G., James M.

• The Relationship Between Patient Safety Culture and Patient Outcomes

  Citation: 203

  Authors: Margaret Hardt

• Psychological and Psychosomatic Symptoms of Second Victims of Adverse Events: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

  Citation: 161

  Authors: Isolde M., Francesca, Marianna, Corrado, Albert W., Michela

• Underreporting of Patient Safety Incidents Reduces Health Care's Ability to Quantify and Accurately Measure Harm Reduction

  Citation: 142

  Authors: Douglas J., Peter J.

• Development and Evaluation of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement Global Trigger Tool

  Citation: 137

  Authors: David C., Robert C., Lloyd, Frances A., Roger

• Assessing Patient Safety Culture

  Citation: 137

  Authors: Aneesh K., Barrett T., Joel S., Eric G.

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