Impact Factor
2.42
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.08
124 total citations
h5-index
12
h5 depth signal
Cited share
47.6%
60 of 126
Total citations
124
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.08
External metric anchor
Self-citation
7.3%
9 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
214
India
23
Australia
19
Japan
16
Indonesia
13
Citing Fields of Research
Anesthetic & Pain Medicine
401
Palliative Care
105
Substance Abuse
67
Musculoskeletal Disorders
34
Oncology
31
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
1,938
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
126
60 cited publications
Last 12 months
119
9.9 publications/month
Open access share
6.7%
8 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
214 citing publications
Leading citing field
Anesthetic & Pain Medicine
401 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
9 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v16n1, 2002-
v16n1, 2002-
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Anesthetic & Pain Medicine
Broad Categories
Drug Therapy
Palliative Care
Psychophysiology
Anesthetic & Pain Medicine
Substance Abuse
Musculoskeletal Disorders
MeSH Descriptors
Analgesics
Pain
Palliative Care
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1080/15360288.2026.2740065
Open DOI
Topical Diclofenac Patches Versus Oral Diclofenac for Postoperative Dental Pain: A Systematic Review
02
DOI 10.1080/15360288.2026.2746625
Open DOI
Three Years of Bidirectional, Home-Based Opioid Route Management in Advanced Cervical Cancer with Coexisting Causes of Route Failure: A Case Report
Oral administration is the recommended first-line route for cancer pain. When the oral route becomes unavailable—because of dysphagia, gastrointestinal obstruction, intractable nausea and vomiting,...
03
04
DOI 10.1080/15360288.2026.2718824
Open DOI
Dronabinol for Neuropathic Pain in Palliative Care
05
DOI 10.1080/15360288.2026.2731925
Open DOI
Research Progress of Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: Mechanisms, Efficacy, and Clinical Practice
Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a common and challenging degenerative joint disease with a significantly higher disability rate than other musculoskeletal disorders (1). It leads to progressive articu...
06
DOI 10.1080/15360288.2026.2736029
Open DOI
Community Pharmacist Support for Complex Palliative Pharmacotherapy and Home Infusion in Advanced Heart Failure: A Case Report
Advanced heart failure (HF) is a growing public health challenge in Japan, with patient numbers projected to reach approximately 1.3 million by 2030 (1). Although continuous inotrope infusion may b...
07
DOI 10.1080/15360288.2026.2734030
Open DOI
Pregabalin Modified-Release Formulations: Clinical Differences Beyond Adherence
08
DOI 10.1080/15360288.2026.2731928
Open DOI
Selective Uptake of Oral Extended-Release Hydromorphone After Formulary Listing in Cancer Care
09
DOI 10.1080/15360288.2026.2719866
Open DOI
Tizanidine Withdrawal Syndrome: Clinical Manifestations and Management Strategies. Case Series
Tizanidine, an imidazole derived α2 adrenergic agonist, is widely prescribed for spasticity and chronic musculoskeletal pain. Abrupt discontinuation can precipitate withdrawal syndromes characterized by sympathetic overactivity. Although...
10
DOI 10.1080/15360288.2026.2725826
Open DOI
Integrating Palliative Care into Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma in the Immunotherapy Era: A Narrative Review
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Imprint varies.
Continues numbering of Hospice journal.
Also available online.
Merger of: Hospice journal, and: Journal of pharmaceutical care in pain & symptom control.
v. 9, no. 1 ( 1993)20031219 Notice published Printed on acid-free paper that meets the full ANSI standard for Permanent Paper