Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life and Palliative Care

Aims & Scope

Original research and conceptual articles explore issues crucial to individuals with serious, life-threatening, and life-limiting illness and their families across the lifespan.

The focus includes, but is not limited to, the following areas: inter-professional practice and research; practice and policy innovations; practice evaluation; end-of-life communication and decision making; pain management and palliative care; grief and bereavement; ethical issues; sudden traumatic death; secondary trauma and compassion fatigue among professional caregivers.

Topics addressed may cover a range of health and mental health community practice settings.

The “Reflections” section of the journal is dedicated to using creative writing to give voice to the personal impact of end-of-life and palliative care in clinical practice, community organizing, policy practice, research, and education.

Content is accepted in three forms: poetry, essays, and case studies.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1
2024	1.60

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12724

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	90

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.446

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	31

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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 Social Sciences, 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 Study of the Relationship Between Self-Care, Compassion Satisfaction, Compassion Fatigue, and Burnout Among Hospice Professionals

  Citation: 207

  Authors: Karen, Jeremy M., Randall

• The Influence of Culture on End-of-Life Decision Making

  Citation: 158

  Authors: Karen

• Complicated Grief: Risk Factors, Protective Factors, and Interventions

  Citation: 140

  Authors: Tina M., Cindy S., Harleah G.

• Social Work Competencies in Palliative and End-of-Life Care

  Citation: 131

  Authors: Lisa P., Terry, Susan, Grace, Ellen L., Nancy, Betty, Julie M., Mary, Judith

• A Three-Dimensional Model of Cultural Congruence: Framework for Intervention

  Citation: 104

  Authors: Stephanie Myers, Ardith Z.

• Reflective Debriefing: A Social Work Intervention Addressing Moral Distress among ICU Nurses

  Citation: 86

  Authors: Emily D., Jourdan S.

• End of Life, Chronic Illness, and Trans-Identities

  Citation: 69

  Authors: Tarynn M.

• Vital Conversations with Family in the Nursing Home: Preparation for End-Stage Dementia Care

  Citation: 66

  Authors: Joann P., Eileen, Laurie, Simon

• A Qualitative Study of Advice From Bereaved Parents and Siblings

  Citation: 65

  Authors: Amanda L., Kimberly S., Maru, Betty, Terrah L., Mary Jo, Nancy, Kathryn, Cynthia A.

• Stillbirth: The Mother's Experience and Implications for Improving Care

  Citation: 63

  Authors: Joanne, Suzanne

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