Impact Factor
2.65
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.28
235 total citations
h5-index
16
h5 depth signal
Cited share
54.0%
102 of 189
Total citations
235
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.12
External metric anchor
Self-citation
2.1%
5 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
432
China
29
South Korea
21
Canada
20
Australia
17
Citing Fields of Research
Palliative Care
482
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
258
Patient Care
256
Aging & Longevity
95
Neurodegenerative Disorders
77
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
7,028
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
189
102 cited publications
Last 12 months
114
9.5 publications/month
Open access share
0.9%
1 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
432 citing publications
Leading citing field
Palliative Care
482 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
2 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v1n1,Mar./Apr. 1975-
v1n1,Mar./Apr. 1975-
v1n1,Mar./Apr. 1975-v26n2, Feb. 2000
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Palliative Care
Patient Care
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
Nutrition & Dietetics
Neurodegenerative Disorders
Broad Categories
Geriatrics
Nursing
Palliative Care
MeSH Descriptors
Geriatric Nursing
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.3928/00989134-20260925-05
Open DOI
Association Between Physical Function and Cognitive Function Among Older Adults With Cardiometabolic Multimorbidity: The Mediating Role of Physical Activity
Purpose: To examine the mediating effect of physical activity on the relationships between physical function (including upper and lower extremity functions) and cognitive function among older adults with cardiometabolic multimorbidity (C...
02
DOI 10.3928/00989134-20260925-04
Open DOI
The Relationship Between Sleep Duration and Physical Activity in Older Adults
Purpose: To explore the relationship between sleep duration and physical activity to provide a scientific basis for promoting a healthy lifestyle. Method: In total, 1,249 older adults (565 men, 684 women) were recruited from the first su...
03
DOI 10.3928/00989134-20260925-03
Open DOI
Social Isolation and Urgency Urinary Incontinence Among Older Women in the United States: The Modifying Effect of Anxiety and Depression
Purpose: To examine associations between social isolation and urgency urinary incontinence (UUI) among older women and evaluate anxiety or depression as modifiers. Method: We conducted a cross-sectional study of women aged ≥65 years in t...
04
DOI 10.3928/00989134-20260925-02
Open DOI
Experiencing and Treating Fall-Related Long Lies: A Qualitative Triangulation Study From the Perspective of Those Affected and Their Health Care Professionals
Purpose: To gain insights into the causes and effects of fall-related long lies and to develop resources and interventions to support affected individuals. Method: In the qualitative study, semi-structured interviews with affected patien...
05
DOI 10.3928/00989134-20260924-02
Open DOI
Health Belief Model–Based Education to Improve Water Intake and Hydration in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Purpose: The current randomized controlled trial examined the effects of Health Belief Model (HBM)–based education on daily water intake, hydration biomarkers, thirst discomfort, and dry eye complaints in older adults. Method: Eighty com...
06
DOI 10.3928/00989134-20260924-01
Open DOI
Effect of Individualized Music Listening on Anxiety and Behaviors of People With Dementia: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Purpose: To evaluate the effects of individualized music listening (IML) on anxiety levels and behaviors among older adults with dementia in Taiwan. Method: The current study was a quasi-experimental study. Thirty-two older adults were r...
07
DOI 10.3928/00989134--20260925-01
Open DOI
Effects of Physical Activity Guidelines on Memory Issues in Cardiovascular Disease
Purpose: To examine the association between adherence to physical activity (PA) guidelines and memory issues among older adults with or at risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Method: Data from the 2022 National Health Interview Survey ...
08
DOI 10.3928/00989134-20260914-02
Open DOI
A Humanoid Companion Robot in Residential Memory Care: Staff Perspectives During Early Implementation
Purpose: To examine memory support staff perspectives during early integration of a humanoid companion robot in a residential memory care neighborhood. Method: A qualitative descriptive design was used in a memory care neighborhood in No...
09
DOI 10.3928/00989134-20260914-01
Open DOI
Case Study: APRN Gerontological Specialist Proficiency Statement Twelve
10
DOI 10.3928/00989134-20260911-01
Open DOI
Unlicensed Assistive Personnel as Untapped Delirium Champions: A Call to Invest in Our Closest Caregivers
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Vols. for Feb. 1992- have subtitle: For nursing care of older adults
Also issued online.