Impact Factor
3.00
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.79
221 total citations
h5-index
24
h5 depth signal
Cited share
68.2%
90 of 132
Total citations
221
Citation footprint
Metric signal
2.01
External metric anchor
Self-citation
2.3%
5 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
301
China
151
Turkey
112
South Korea
60
Spain
36
Citing Fields of Research
Palliative Care
132
Patient Care
103
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
93
Cardiology
88
Psychiatry
76
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
1,651
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
132
90 cited publications
Last 12 months
43
4.8 publications/month
Open access share
16.3%
7 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
301 citing publications
Leading citing field
Palliative Care
132 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
28 August 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v1n1,Feb. 1992-
v1n1,Feb. 1992-
v1n1,Feb. 1992-v8n4, Nov. 1999
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Respiratory Support
Palliative Care
Patient Care
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
Psychiatry
Chronobiology
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Broad Categories
Nursing
Palliative Care
Virology
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Respiratory Support
Vascular Disorders
Psychiatry & Psychology
Chronobiology
MeSH Descriptors
Nursing Care
Nursing Research
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1177/10547738261476790
Open DOI
Trajectories of Kinesiophobia and Influencing Factors in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction
It is widely acknowledged that kinesiophobia is prevalent among patients suffering from acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Although heightened kinesiophobia significantly predicts adverse outcomes, it should be recognized that this fear ...
02
DOI 10.1177/10547738261473668
Open DOI
Translating Evidence on Pulse Oximetry Bias Into Equitable Nursing Practice: Commentary on Cotton et al. (2025)
03
DOI 10.1177/10547738261466378
Open DOI
The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Psychoeducation Program on Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, and Forgiveness Tendencies of Patients with Bipolar Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study examined the effects of a mindfulness-based psychoeducation program on mindfulness, self-compassion, and forgiveness in patients with bipolar disorder using a pretest–posttest randomized controlled experimental design. The stu...
04
DOI 10.1177/10547738261444970
Open DOI
Effects of Obstetric Violence on Maternal Attachment and Postpartum Depression in Mothers
This descriptive and correlational study investigated the relationship between exposure to obstetric violence and mother–infant attachment and postpartum depression (PPD) among women who had vaginal births. The sample comprised 292 mothe...
05
DOI 10.1177/10547738261451530
Open DOI
Breastfeeding Counseling Protocol During Hospitalization of Mother/Infant Dyads in Rooming-in: A Methodological Development Study
Breastfeeding counseling is an effective public health intervention. However, there is a scarcity of studies detailing protocols, especially those applied during the dyad’s stay in the Rooming-In Unit. Thus, this research aimed to descri...
06
DOI 10.1177/10547738261442767
Open DOI
The Effectiveness of the Benson Relaxation Technique on Anxiety and Hemodynamic Parameters in Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
To reveal the effectiveness of the Benson’s relaxation technique on the anxiety and hemodynamic parameters of patients with cardiovascular disease. A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies. Eight electronic ...
07
DOI 10.1177/10547738261445264
Open DOI
Combined Use of Personalized Music Intervention and Earplugs (MUSE) to Prevent Delirium in Mechanically Ventilated Patients: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Personalized music interventions and earplugs have shown promise in preventing intensive care unit (ICU) delirium, but evidence on their combined effects is limited. To evaluate the feasibility and preliminary effects of personalized mus...
08
DOI 10.1177/10547738261441468
Open DOI
Social Vulnerability, Perceived Stigma, and Multidimensional Frailty Among Older People Living with HIV: A Structural Equation Modeling Analysis
This study explored the relationships among social vulnerability, perceived stigma, and multidimensional frailty among older people living with HIV (PWH) and examined the mediating roles of loneliness and perceived stigma in these relati...
09
DOI 10.1177/10547738261441460
Open DOI
Nurse-Led Animated Video Nutrition Education and Its Effects on Dietary Knowledge and Fluid–Diet Adherence in Hemodialysis Patients: A Difference-in-Differences Analysis
Inadequate nutritional knowledge among hemodialysis (HD) patients can lead to poor fluid and dietary adherence, increasing the risk of complications. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a nurse-led, animated video-based nutrition...
10
DOI 10.1177/10547738261429358
Open DOI
Care Transition Strategies, Opportunities, and Challenges for Patients Following COVID-19 Hospitalization: An Integrative Review
Care transition is a strategy that aims to overcome the fragmentation of healthcare services, ensuring continuity of care. The review question was: What scientific evidence is available on care transition strategies for patients after ho...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
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