Quality in Ageing and Older Adults

Aims & Scope

The journal particularly considers the implications of research and policy in the context of researching, managing and commissioning services for older people.

QAOA draws out practical information about how to promote quality of life in later years as well as offering current guidance on appropriate service provision and delivery.

Content provides a multidisciplinary perspective on ageing and considers the role of older people within their wider communities and society with the overall goals of promoting the potential for independence, control and enhanced well-being.

The journal is relevant to the broad range of researchers and professionals involved in the study of ageing and delivering services to older people.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.6

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.266

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	24

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	17920

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	33

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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.

• Mobility, accessibility and quality of later life

  Citation: 197

  Authors: Charles, Hebba

• ‘<i>I feel less lonely</i>’: what older people say about participating in a social networking website

  Citation: 93

  Authors: Alison, Luke, Samara, Megan

• Neighbourhoods for life: Designing dementia-friendly outdoor environments

  Citation: 66

  Authors: Lynne, Elizabeth

• Right place ‐ wrong person: dignity in the acute care of older people

  Citation: 66

  Authors: Win, Alex, Sian, Mike, Tony, Simon

• Technology and personhood in dementia care

  Citation: 57

  Authors: Arlene

• Co-creativity: possibilities for using the arts with people with a dementia

  Citation: 55

  Authors: Hannah, Julian, Millie

• Transitions in care homes: towards relationship-centred care using the ‘Senses Framework’

  Citation: 54

  Authors: Mike, Sue, Jayne

• Reducing social isolation and promoting well being in older people

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Ann, Eleanor

• The four notions of dignity

  Citation: 52

  Authors: Lennart, Andrew

• What has architecture got to do with dementia care?: Explorations of the relationship between quality of life and building design in two EQUAL projects

  Citation: 49

  Authors: Judith

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