Impact Factor
2.71
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.60
222 total citations
h5-index
15
h5 depth signal
Cited share
56.1%
78 of 139
Total citations
222
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.11
External metric anchor
Self-citation
9.0%
20 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
469
Canada
27
China
22
Australia
14
South Korea
10
Citing Fields of Research
Patient Care
488
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
132
Healthcare Policy
81
Respiratory Support
77
Postural Control
69
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
2,359
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
139
78 cited publications
Last 12 months
93
7.8 publications/month
Open access share
5.4%
5 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
469 citing publications
Leading citing field
Patient Care
488 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
14 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v6n1,Jan. 1991-
v6n1,Jan. 1991-
v6n1, 1991-1994
1995-1999
v6n1, 1991-v15n1, Oct. 2000
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Patient Care
Broad Categories
Nursing
Patient Care
MeSH Descriptors
Nursing Process
Quality Assurance, Health Care
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1097/ncq.0000000000000979
Open DOI
Strategies, Barriers, and Sustainability
02
DOI 10.1097/ncq.0000000000000974
Open DOI
Modernizing Clinical Risk Screening Through Workflow-Based Digital Innovation
Was not provided for this article.
03
DOI 10.1097/ncq.0000000000000995
Open DOI
Enhancing Nurses’ Capability to Promptly Escalate Care Using the Early Warning Score
Background: Clinical deterioration in general ward patients is largely preventable with early recognition of abnormal vital signs and prompt escalation of care. Local Problem: Limited knowledge of the early warning score (EWS) and an ina...
04
DOI 10.1097/ncq.0000000000001014
Open DOI
Adverse Events in Long-Term Care
Introduction: Adverse events are a major patient safety concern in long-term care, where older people with complex health needs are particularly vulnerable. Purpose: The purpose of this mixed-methods systematic review was to systematical...
05
DOI 10.1097/ncq.0000000000001010
Open DOI
Home Health Initiative to Minimize Transportation Barriers and Improve Show Rates to Primary Care Provider Follow-Up Appointments
Background: Transportation barriers to medical appointments lead to poor health outcomes. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of a transportation resource guide on access to transportation for postdischarge prim...
06
DOI 10.1097/ncq.0000000000001016
Open DOI
Improving Heart Failure Outcomes Through Hemodynamic Monitoring
Was not provided for this article.
07
DOI 10.1097/ncq.0000000000001013
Open DOI
Implementation of a Nonpharmacological Pain Management Bundle to Improve Postoperative Recovery Outcomes in the PACU
Background: Postoperative pain following laparoscopic procedures can delay recovery and reduce patient satisfaction. Nonpharmacological methods (NPM) provide a low-risk adjunct to pain management. Purpose: This study examined the impleme...
08
DOI 10.1097/ncq.0000000000001011
Open DOI
A National Cross-Sectional Survey of Artificial Intelligence Patient Safety Reporting Infrastructure Available to US Nurses
Background: Federal artificial intelligence (AI) safety governance depends on clinicians reporting AI-related patient safety concerns, yet national availability of nurse-facing reporting channels and related practice guidance is unknown....
09
DOI 10.1097/ncq.0000000000001012
Open DOI
Reducing Nighttime Noise With Targeted Room Modifications in a Pediatric Stem Cell Transplant Unit
Was not provided for this article.
10
DOI 10.1097/ncq.0000000000001000
Open DOI
Using Implementation Science to Standardize Anxiety Care in Outpatient Psychiatry
Was not provided for this article.
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Title from cover.
Each issue has also a distinctive title.
Place of publication varies.
Vol. 17, no. 2-4 never published.
Also issued online.
Continues: Journal of nursing quality assurance.
Vol. 9, no. 2 (JAN 1995)19950518 Notice not published Printed on acid-free paper