Research in Gerontological Nursing

Aims & Scope

Research in Gerontological Nursing is a forum for disseminating peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary, cutting-edge gerontological nursing research and theory to investigators, educators, academicians, clinicians, and policymakers involved with older adults in all health care settings.

The Journal accepts manuscripts reporting research, theory, integrative and systematic reviews, instrument development, and research methods with the aims of improving the wellness and quality of care of the older adult population.

Theory papers should advance gerontological knowledge, and integrative reviews should provide an analysis of the state of the science and provide direction for future research.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.6
2024	1.10

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.547

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	33

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	10632

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	170

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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 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.

• Sociodemographic and Health-Related Risks for Loneliness and Outcome Differences by Loneliness Status in a Sample of U.S. Older Adults

  Citation: 142

  Authors: Laurie A.

• Diagnostic Labels, Stigma, and Participation in Research Related to Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment

  Citation: 127

  Authors: Linda, Jennifer H., Kyaien O., Mary Amanda

• Challenges in Conducting Qualitative Research with Individuals with Dementia

  Citation: 113

  Authors: Linda, Victoria T.

• The Meaning of Home

  Citation: 85

  Authors: Sheila L.

• Aging in Place Versus Nursing Home Care: Comparison of Costs to Medicare and Medicaid

  Citation: 70

  Authors: Karen Dorman, Frank, Scott J., Lori L., Marilyn

• Prevalence of Comorbidity and its Association with Traumatic Brain Injury and Outcomes in Older Adults

  Citation: 69

  Authors: Hilaire J., Sureyya, Nancy

• Depression and Risk for Adverse Falls in Older Home Health Care Patients

  Citation: 66

  Authors: Amy L., Thomas, Amy E., Barnett S., Pamella, Martha L.

• Understanding Nurses’ Decisions to Treat Pain in Nursing Home Residents with Dementia

  Citation: 59

  Authors: Andrea L., Barbara J.

• CareHeroes Web and Android ^â„¢ Apps for Dementia Caregivers: A Feasibility Study

  Citation: 58

  Authors: Ellen Leslie, Nicole, Timothy F., Lisa, Vagelis, Karen L., Joana

• Effects of Reiki on Anxiety, Depression, Pain, and Physiological Factors in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

  Citation: 58

  Authors: Nancy E., Judith A., Katherine, Cheng

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