Impact Factor
3.84
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
4.10
1,826 total citations
h5-index
45
h5 depth signal
Cited share
73.1%
343 of 469
Total citations
1,826
Citation footprint
Metric signal
3.84
External metric anchor
Self-citation
5.1%
93 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
1,633
Canada
470
United Kingdom
339
Australia
266
Netherlands
205
Citing Fields of Research
Musculoskeletal Disorders
2,045
Auto-Inflammatory Disorders
486
Medical Ethics
144
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
138
Anesthetic & Pain Medicine
87
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
6,159
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
469
343 cited publications
Last 12 months
305
25.4 publications/month
Open access share
52.1%
159 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
1,633 citing publications
Leading citing field
Musculoskeletal Disorders
2,045 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
16 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v62n1, Jan. 2010-
v62n1, Jan. 2010-
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
American College of Rheumatology
Broad Categories
Rheumatology
Musculoskeletal Disorders
MeSH Descriptors
Arthritis
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1002/acr.80178
Open DOI
Survival Outcomes in Older Adults With Axial Spondyloarthritis and Concomitant Cancer
Objective: The objective of this study was to determine survival outcomes in older adults with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) and concomitant cancer. Methods: We conducted a population‐based study using Medicare claims data linked to Su...
02
DOI 10.1002/acr.80160
Open DOI
Beyond the Usual Suspects: A Teenager's Diagnostic Odyssey
03
DOI 10.1002/acr.80182
Open DOI
Positive Affect Is Associated With Better Physical Function in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis
Objective: This study examined the association between positive affect and physical function in individuals with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methods: We analyzed baseline data from 129 adults with early RA (persistent joint symptoms...
04
DOI 10.1002/acr.80190
Open DOI
Development of Patient‐Reported Outcome Measures for Early Systemic Sclerosis Across Disease Subtypes
Objective: Existing patient‐reported outcome (PRO) measures for systemic sclerosis (SSc) have important limitations, including inadequate coverage of early disease and limited inclusion of diffuse cutaneous (dcSSc) and limited cutaneous ...
05
Objective: Medication‐related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a rare complication of antiresorptive therapy for osteoporosis, with risk potentially influenced by “drug holidays” around dentoalveolar procedures. MRONJ risk is higher i...
06
DOI 10.1002/acr.80168
Open DOI
Generative Artificial Intelligence Utilization and Perspectives Among Reproductive‐Age Women With Systemic Autoimmune and Rheumatic Diseases
Objective: Reproductive‐age women with systemic autoimmune and rheumatic diseases (SARDs) have unique information needs related to their SARDs and reproductive health. We sought to understand their use of and receptivity to current and h...
07
Objective: To evaluate rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms and disease activity among patients initiating new treatment, we examined clinical, patient‐reported outcome (PRO), and wearable biosensor data, and we explored longitudinal assoc...
08
DOI 10.1002/acr.80187
Open DOI
Exploring the roles of community pharmacies in supporting adults with osteoarthritis and other chronic (non‐malignant) pain: a systematic review and narrative synthesis.
Objective: Synthesise the existing evidence exploring the roles of community pharmacies in supporting adults with osteoarthritis and other chronic (non‐malignant) pain. Methods: Systematic review with narrative synthesis Data sources: ME...
09
DOI 10.1002/acr.80188
Open DOI
Performance of the Expanded Cardiovascular Risk Prediction Score for Rheumatoid Arthritis: An External Validation in the BRASS Registry
Background: Cardiovascular (CV) disease occurs more frequently in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) than in the general population and is difficult to predict. The expanded risk score for RA (ERS‐RA) has demonstrated good discrimination and cali...
10
DOI 10.1002/acr.80189
Open DOI
The Independent and Combined Effects of Mindfulness Meditation and Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Central Pain Processing in Adults with Knee Osteoarthritis
Objective: The Pain Relief for OsteoArthritis through Combined Treatment (PROACT) was a proof‐of‐principle mechanistic randomized controlled trial to examine the effects of Breathing and Attention Training (BAT), and transcranial direct ...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Description based on: v. 62, no. 1 (Jan. 2010); title from title page.
Latest issue consulted: v. 62, no. 2 (Feb. 2010).
Also issued online.
From 2001-2009, Arthritis care & research was issued as odd numbered volume of Arthritis & rheumatism. Arthritis care & research. Beginning with v.62 (2010), Arthritis care & research issued independently.