Research and Theory for Nursing Practice

Aims & Scope

Research and Theory for Nursing Practice focuses on issues relevant to improving nursing practice, education, and patient care.

The articles strive to discuss knowledge development in its broadest sense, reflect research using a variety of methodological approaches, and combine several methods and strategies in a single study.

Because of the journal's international emphasis, article contributors address the implications of their studies for an international audience.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.5

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.218

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q4

h-index

Year	Value
2024	48

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	20199

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	55

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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.

• The Delirium Observation Screening Scale: A Screening Instrument for Delirium

  Citation: 425

  Authors: Marieke J., Lillie M., Sijmen A.

• Death Anxiety: An Analysis of an Evolving Concept

  Citation: 212

  Authors: Rebecca Helen, Karen Farchaus

• Moral Distress: The State of the Science

  Citation: 141

  Authors: Debra R.

• A Longitudinal Study of Maternal Postpartum Depression Symptoms

  Citation: 121

  Authors: June Andrews, Janice

• Concept Analysis: Examining the State of the Science

  Citation: 103

  Authors: Judith E., Janice

• Relationships Among Self-Care Agency, Self-Efficacy, Self-Care, and Glycemic Control

  Citation: 101

  Authors: Valmi D., Jaclene A., Carol M., Patricia J., Schenita A.

• Cultural Determinants of Help Seeking: A Model for Research and Practice

  Citation: 94

  Authors: Denise Saint

• The Measurement of Delirium: Review of Scales

  Citation: 88

  Authors: Marieke J., Patricia I., Susan W., Lillie M., Sijmen A.

• Therapeutic Horticulture in Clinical Depression: A Prospective Study

  Citation: 84

  Authors: Marianne Thorsen, Terry, Grete Grindal, Egil W., Marit

• A Systematic Review of Questionnaires Measuring Health-Related Empowerment

  Citation: 77

  Authors: Rosemary J., Anita J., Janet E., Jennifer L.

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