Impact Factor
1.97
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
0.67
57 total citations
h5-index
11
h5 depth signal
Cited share
24.7%
21 of 85
Total citations
57
Citation footprint
Metric signal
0.62
External metric anchor
Self-citation
3.5%
2 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
258
China
33
Turkey
19
South Korea
18
Canada
12
Citing Fields of Research
Postural Control
135
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
83
Patient Care
81
Musculoskeletal Disorders
73
Palliative Care
70
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
3,248
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
85
21 cited publications
Last 12 months
47
4.3 publications/month
Open access share
6.4%
3 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
258 citing publications
Leading citing field
Postural Control
135 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
19 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v6n1, Jan.-Feb. 1981-
v6n1, Jan.-Feb. 1981-
v6n1, Jan.-Feb. 1981-v25n1, Jan.-Feb. 2000
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Postural Control
Patient Care
Vascular Disorders
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
Palliative Care
Neuromuscular Disorders
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
Broad Categories
Nursing
Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
Patient Care
Postural Control
Wounds & Ulcers
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Neuromuscular Disorders
Vascular Disorders
MeSH Descriptors
Nursing
Rehabilitation
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1097/rnj.0000000000000561
Open DOI
Physical Exercise in Rehabilitation Nursing: Qualitative Analysis in the Portuguese Clinical Context
Purpose: To analyze how the principles of Buen Vivir , interpreted through Axel Honneth’s Theory of Recognition, are expressed in rehabilitation nursing practice through the use of physical exercise. Design: Qualitative, exploratory-desc...
02
DOI 10.1097/rnj.0000000000000556
Open DOI
Safe Patient Handling Training: One-Year Practice Indicators
Obective: To evaluate the implementation and one-year practice-related indicators of a structured safe patient handling training program within a quality improvement framework. Background: Safe patient handling is a core component of reh...
03
DOI 10.1097/rnj.0000000000000558
Open DOI
Effectiveness of Nursing Interventions for Poststroke Fatigue: A Systematic Review
Purpose: This study aimed to examine the effects of nursing interventions on poststroke fatigue and analyze their characteristics. Design: This systematic review was conducted in accordance with the 2020 Preferred Reporting Items for Sys...
04
DOI 10.1097/rnj.0000000000000563
Open DOI
Improving the Confidence of Inpatient Rehabilitation Staff to Assess and Manage Agitation
Purpose: The primary goal of this project was to improve the confidence of inpatient rehabilitation staff in assessing and managing patients with agitation. Design: A quality improvement (QI) initiative was implemented. Methods: Online, ...
05
DOI 10.1097/rnj.0000000000000562
Open DOI
Frailty and Associated Factors Among Older Adults With Post-Stroke Cognitive Impairment: A Latent Profile Analysis
Purpose: To identify frailty subgroups and associated factors in older adults with post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI). Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: Older adults (≥60 years) with PSCI confirmed by the Mini-Mental State Exa...
06
DOI 10.1097/rnj.0000000000000564
Open DOI
Hypertension Self-Management and Stroke Recovery Among Rural Adults in the Stroke Belt: A Mixed-Methods Study
Purpose: To assess hypertension-related knowledge, self-management behaviors, and post-stroke needs among African American (AA) stroke survivors in rural Alabama. Design: Cross-sectional, mixed-methods study. Methods: Using convenience s...
07
DOI 10.1097/rnj.0000000000000559
Open DOI
Are Family Members Caring for Stroke Survivors Prepared for Caregiving? The Role of Psychological Resilience and Perceived Social Support
Was not provided for this article.
08
DOI 10.1097/rnj.0000000000000560
Open DOI
Nonpharmacologic Management of Orthostatic Hypotension in Inpatient Rehabilitation: A Quality Improvement Initiative
Was not provided for this article.
09
DOI 10.1097/rnj.0000000000000555
Open DOI
Advancing Rehabilitation Nursing Knowledge and Evidence Through Peer Review: A Call for Reviewers
Was not provided for this article.
10
DOI 10.1097/rnj.0000000000000533
Open DOI
Bowenwork: A Clinical Application to Reduce Pain
Purpose: The purpose of this clinical consultation is to introduce the Bowenwork technique that can be used to manage pain through a gentle, soft-tissue, noninvasive relaxation modality in a rehabilitation setting. Methods: A primer on t...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
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