Rehabilitation Nursing

Aims & Scope

Rehabilitation Nursing is a refereed, award-winning publication and is the official journal of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses.

Its purpose is to provide rehabilitation professionals with high-quality articles with a primary focus on rehabilitation nursing.

Topics range from administration and research to education and clinical topics, and nursing perspectives, with continuing education opportunities in every issue.

Articles range from administration and research to education and clinical topics; nursing perspectives, resource reviews, and product information; and continuing education opportunities in every issue.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.299

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	46

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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
• Medline

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Health Professions, 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.

• Negative Impacts of Shiftwork and Long Work Hours

  Citation: 456

  Authors: Claire C.

• A Conceptual Schema for the Study of the Etiology of Pressure Sores

  Citation: 339

  Authors: Barbara, Nancy

• Evidence of Health Risks Associated with Prolonged Standing at Work and Intervention Effectiveness

  Citation: 224

  Authors: Thomas R., Robert B.

• Validation of a Vertical Visual Analogue Scale as a Measure of Clinical Dyspnea

  Citation: 195

  Authors: Audrey G.

• Testing a Model of Post-Stroke Exercise Behavior

  Citation: 183

  Authors: Marianne, Barbara M., Richard F.

• Workplace Violence in Healthcare Settings: Risk Factors and Protective Strategies

  Citation: 173

  Authors: Gordon Lee, Donna M., Margaret, Patricia Kunz

• Barriers and Facilitators to Exercise Among Stroke Survivors

  Citation: 161

  Authors: Teresa M., Laurie, Tamilyn, Arlene, Linda S.

• Fatigue After Stroke

  Citation: 114

  Authors: Kathleen M., Jerilyn K., Richard F.

• Psychometric Evaluation of Selected Pain Intensity Scales for Use with Cognitively Impaired and Cognitively Intact Older Adults

  Citation: 101

  Authors: Laurie Jowers, Judy, Cynthia D., Keela

• Outcomes Among Family Caregivers of Aphasic Versus Nonaphasic Stroke Survivors

  Citation: 96

  Authors: Tamilyn, Kurt, Laurie D., Susan M., Linda S.

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