Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing

Aims & Scope

The Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing provides original, peer-reviewed research for a primary audience that includes nurses in perianesthesia settings, including ambulatory surgery, preadmission testing, postanesthesia care (Phases I and II), extended observation, and pain management.

The Journal provides a forum for sharing professional knowledge and experience relating to management, ethics, legislation, research, and other aspects of perianesthesia nursing.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2
2024	1.60

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	11836

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	860

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.487

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	41

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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.

• Understanding the complete blood count with differential

  Citation: 169

  Authors: Beverly, Katherine

• Modificationsto the postanesthesia score for use in ambulatory surgery

  Citation: 150

  Authors: J. Antonio

• ASPAN’s Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline for the Promotion of Perioperative Normothermia: Second Edition

  Citation: 131

  Authors: Vallire D., Robin, Theresa, Susan, Susan, Barbara, Elizabeth A., Kim A., Denise, Jan, Corey, Jacqueline, Linda

• Assessment of Workload Using NASA Task Load Index in Perianesthesia Nursing

  Citation: 121

  Authors: Gloria, Lyubov, Vallire

• Effects of Virtual Reality and External Cold and Vibration on Pain in 7- to 12-Year-Old Children During Phlebotomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

  Citation: 106

  Authors: Gülçin Ö., Şeyda, Elif, Ayşe, Hatice B.

• The Use of the Essential Oil Lavandin to Reduce Preoperative Anxiety in Surgical Patients

  Citation: 102

  Authors: Rebecca, Susan, Margo A.

• ASPAN’S Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline for the Prevention and/or Management of PONV/PDNV

  Citation: 101

  Authors:

• Aromatherapy with peppermint, isopropyl alcohol, or placebo is equally effective in relieving postoperative nausea

  Citation: 101

  Authors: Lynn A, Jeffrey B

• From Aldrete to PADSS: Reviewing Discharge Criteria After Ambulatory Surgery

  Citation: 99

  Authors: Heather

• Reduction of Preoperative Anxiety in Pediatric Surgery Patients Using Age-Appropriate Teaching Interventions

  Citation: 91

  Authors: Jennifer Nadine, Vallire D., James

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