Impact Factor
3.02
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.90
358 total citations
h5-index
20
h5 depth signal
Cited share
65.6%
126 of 192
Total citations
358
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.91
External metric anchor
Self-citation
11.2%
40 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
521
China
116
South Korea
47
Australia
29
Canada
28
Citing Fields of Research
Cardiology
792
Autonomic Function
359
Nutrition & Dietetics
100
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
97
Patient Care
78
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
3,017
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
192
126 cited publications
Last 12 months
137
11.4 publications/month
Open access share
13.1%
18 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
521 citing publications
Leading citing field
Cardiology
792 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
13 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v1n1,Nov. 1986-
v1n1,Nov. 1986-
v1n1,Nov. 1986-v14n3,Apr. 2000
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Cardiology
Autonomic Function
Nutrition & Dietetics
Broad Categories
Cardiology
Nursing
Vascular Diseases
Autonomic Function
Urology
MeSH Descriptors
Cardiovascular Diseases
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1097/jcn.0000000000001370
Open DOI
Nurse Practitioner–Led Integration of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists in Patients With Obesity-Related Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction
Background: Obesity-related heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is characterized by systemic inflammation and reduced functional capacity. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) improve symptoms and weig...
02
DOI 10.1097/jcn.0000000000001397
Open DOI
Associations Between Early Vascular Aging and Quality of Life in the Adult Population
Background: Early vascular aging (EVA) is associated with increased cardiovascular risk and poor health-related quality of life. The extent to which EVA affects the physical and mental components of quality of life across different age g...
03
DOI 10.1097/jcn.0000000000001390
Open DOI
Caregiver Self-Efficacy as a Mediator of Caregiver Contribution to Self-Care in Coronary Heart Disease: A Cross-Sectional Structural Equation Modeling Study
Background: Self-care is a determinant of long-term outcomes in coronary heart disease, yet it remains suboptimal in many patients. Informal caregivers support patient self-care, but the mechanisms underlying variability in caregiver con...
04
DOI 10.1097/jcn.0000000000001398
Open DOI
A Qualitative Study of Patients’ Experiences of Home Cardiac Telerehabilitation in France: "Really Cool and an Opportunity"
Background: While the effectiveness of telerehabilitation after myocardial infarction has been demonstrated, few researchers have explored the experiences of patients engaging in home-based physical exercises. Objective: The objective of...
05
DOI 10.1097/jcn.0000000000001396
Open DOI
Associations Between Self-Care and Hypertension Knowledge, Illness Perceptions, and Depression in Patients With Hypertension
Background: Inadequate self-care among patients with hypertension is associated with uncontrolled blood pressure, increased rates of complications, higher morbidity and mortality, and increased healthcare costs. Identifying factors influ...
06
DOI 10.1097/jcn.0000000000001394
Open DOI
Direct and Indirect Predictors of Quality of Life Among Family Caregivers of Patients With Heart Failure
Background: Heart failure (HF) is a complex condition affecting 1%–2% of individuals in developed countries, with prevalence expected to rise. In advanced stages, HF often requires continuous support by informal caregivers, exposing them...
07
DOI 10.1097/jcn.0000000000001381
Open DOI
Nurse-Led Qigong Program Improves Exercise Capacity, Quality of Life, and Fatigue in Patients With Heart Failure
Background: Despite advances in pharmacologic and device-based treatments, heart failure remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in adults. This results in substantial medical costs and significant patient suffering, underscor...
08
DOI 10.1097/jcn.0000000000001393
Open DOI
Does a Simple Touch Make a Difference? The Effect of Acupressure on Pain Scores in Infants Undergoing Cardiac Catheterization
Background: Infants with congenital heart disease frequently undergo cardiac catheterization, an invasive procedure associated with pain and physiological stress. Objective: Our aim was to evaluate the effects of acupressure applied befo...
09
DOI 10.1097/jcn.0000000000001395
Open DOI
Prenatal Mindfulness Training and Race-Related Vigilance
Background: The experience of discrimination among pregnant women of color is linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes. Mindfulness training, in which participants are taught to observe stressors with acceptance and curiosity, may mitigate p...
10
DOI 10.1097/jcn.0000000000001392
Open DOI
Health Behavior Patterns Associated With Cardiovascular Risk in Korean College Students
Background: Cardiovascular diseases are a leading cause of mortality, with a rising prevalence in younger populations. Objective: In this study, we aimed to identify health behavior patterns among Korean college students using latent cla...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Title from cover.
Each issue has also a distinctive title.
Place of publication varies.
Vol. 17, no. 2-4 not published.
Also issued online.
Vol. 9, no. 1 (OCT 1994)19950516 Notice not published Printed on acid-free paper