Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences

Aims & Scope

Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences is an established quarterly, peer reviewed Journal with an outstanding international reputation.

As the official publication of the Nordic College of Caring Science, the Journal shares their mission to contribute to the development and advancement of scientific knowledge on caring related to health, well-being, illness and the alleviation of human suffering.

The emphasis is on research that has a patient, family and community focus and which promotes an interdisciplinary team approach.

Of special interest are scholarly articles addressing and initiating dialogue on theoretical, empirical and methodological concerns related to critical issues.

All articles are expected to demonstrate respect for human dignity and accountability to society.

In addition to original research the Journal also publishes reviews, meta-syntheses and meta-analyses.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.8
2024	1.90

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.953

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	80

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5238

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1017

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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, 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 phenomenological hermeneutical method for researching lived experience

  Citation: 1137

  Authors: Anders, Astrid

• Normal oral, rectal, tympanic and axillary body temperature in adult men and women: a systematic literature review

  Citation: 390

  Authors: Märtha, Christina, Lis Karin

• Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of person‐centred care in different healthcare contexts

  Citation: 369

  Authors: Lucy, Nicky, Doris, Öncel, Mark, Axel

• Reviewing the methodology of an integrative review

  Citation: 283

  Authors: Hanna, Eila, Leena

• Relational autonomy or undue pressure? Family’s role in medical decision‐making

  Citation: 239

  Authors: Anita

• A community‐based exercise programme to improve functional ability in people with Alzheimer’s disease: a randomized controlled trial

  Citation: 232

  Authors: Anthea, John, Andrew, George

• Rodgers’ evolutionary concept analysis – a valid method for developing knowledge in nursing science

  Citation: 219

  Authors: Randi, Lisbeth M.

• Patient satisfaction with nursing care in the context of health care: a literature study

  Citation: 219

  Authors: Peter, Magnus, Bengt

• Understanding persons with psychological distress in primary health care

  Citation: 190

  Authors: Tina, Bertil, Sven, Charles, Inger

• The Sense of Coherence Concept and its Relation to Personality Traits in Swedish Samples

  Citation: 189

  Authors: Ann, Hjördis, Aaron

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