Impact Factor
3.35
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
2.83
444 total citations
h5-index
27
h5 depth signal
Cited share
77.3%
126 of 163
Total citations
444
Citation footprint
Metric signal
2.08
External metric anchor
Self-citation
5.4%
24 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
Sweden
356
Denmark
206
Finland
188
Norway
160
Turkey
87
Citing Fields of Research
Patient Care
451
Palliative Care
446
Psychiatry & Psychology
213
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
172
Psychiatry
121
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
3,307
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
163
126 cited publications
Last 12 months
201
16.8 publications/month
Open access share
58.7%
118 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
Sweden
356 citing publications
Leading citing field
Patient Care
451 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
16 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v1n1, 1987-
v1n1, 1987-
v1n1, 1987-v13n2, 1999
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Patient Care
Palliative Care
Psychiatry & Psychology
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
Nordic College of Caring Science
Broad Categories
Nursing
Patient Care
Palliative Care
MeSH Descriptors
Nursing
Therapeutics
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1111/scs.70324
Open DOI
Constructing Mutuality in Nurse–Woman–Relative Caring Relationships Informed by Human Caring Theory: A Substantive Theory From a Constructivist Grounded Theory Study
Aim: This study aimed to examine how mutuality is experienced, constructed and negotiated within caring relationships among nurses, women and relatives in women's health nursing. Design: The study followed a theory–research–theory strate...
02
DOI 10.1111/scs.70326
Open DOI
The Patient Concerns Inventory—Head and Neck ( PCI ‐ HN ): Swedish Translation and Cultural Adaptation
Introduction: The Patient Concerns Inventory—Head and Neck (PCI‐HN) is an item prompt list used in clinical settings to help patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) and their families address diagnosis, treatment, recovery and well‐bein...
03
DOI 10.1111/scs.70325
Open DOI
Collaboration for Healthy Ageing Through Preventive Home Visits: Identifying Home Visitors' Collaboration Partners
Background and Aim: Intersectoral collaboration is essential for promoting healthy ageing. Preventive home visits provide an opportunity for home visitors to support healthy ageing among older adults. However, little is known about which...
04
DOI 10.1111/scs.70318
Open DOI
Caring Behaviours in Nursing: A Bibliometric Analysis of Global Research Trends and Knowledge Structure
Background: Caring behaviours constitute one of the most visible ways in which “caring” is translated into everyday nursing practice, yet the field has become increasingly heterogeneous across settings, outcomes, and conceptual tradition...
05
DOI 10.1111/scs.70323
Open DOI
Opioid Use and Family Members' Experiences of Opioids in Paediatric Cancer Pain Management: An Integrative Review
Aim: To analyse the use of opioids in children with cancer and the experiences of their family members regarding opioids used in pain management to improve family nursing. Design: An integrative review. Methods: A systematic literature s...
06
DOI 10.1111/scs.70263
Open DOI
Issue Information
07
DOI 10.1111/scs.70322
Open DOI
On Caring and Geography
08
DOI 10.1111/scs.70320
Open DOI
Concrete Behaviours Expected in Interdisciplinary Teams in Home Nursing Care Inspired by Buurtzorg: Qualitative Descriptive Study
Background: Interdisciplinary teams in home care and home nursing are being implemented across Denmark, inspired by the Buurtzorg model. While structural aspects have been studied, less is known about the concrete, observable behaviours ...
09
DOI 10.1111/scs.70321
Open DOI
A Watson‐Based Mentorship Programme for New Nurses: A Longitudinal Mixed‐Methods Study
Background: Mentorship programmes are widely used to support the professional transition of newly employed nurses; however, evidence regarding their effectiveness in developing countries remains limited. Aim: This study aimed to examine ...
10
DOI 10.1111/scs.70319
Open DOI
Raising Awareness of Oral Care Through Co‐Creation: A Qualitative Evaluation Study With Patients and Healthcare Professionals in a Hospital Setting
Aim: To explore how oral care is experienced and enacted in clinical practice by patients and staff in hospital wards 6 months after implementing solutions aimed at improving oral care. Design: A qualitative study exploring the experienc...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Title from cover.
Place of publication varies.
Print issues ceased with v. 29, no. 4 (Dec. 2015).
Also issued online.
Initiated by the Society: Nordic College of Caring Science.