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Archives of Psychiatric Nursing
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Archives of Psychiatric Nursing

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 771 20 21 9

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 43
Documents by Best Scientists*: 41
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 68
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.817
Impact Factor: 2.2

Overview

Top Research Topics at Archives of Psychiatric Nursing?

Archives of Psychiatric Nursing mostly deals with topics like Psychiatry, Clinical psychology, Nursing, Mental health and MEDLINE. Psychiatry research presented in the journal encompasses a variety of subjects, including Injury prevention and Suicide prevention. The journal investigates Suicide prevention research which frequently intersects with Medical emergency.

The studies on Medical emergency discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Occupational safety and health and Human factors and ergonomics. In it, Intervention (counseling), Psychotherapist, Social support and Anxiety are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Clinical psychology research. Topics in Nursing explored in Archives of Psychiatric Nursing were investigated in conjunction with research in Health care and Family medicine.

The study on Mental health presented in the journal intersects with subjects under the field of Cross-sectional study.

  • Psychiatry (41.22%)
  • Clinical psychology (29.46%)
  • Nursing (24.01%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Sense of belonging: A vital mental health concept (449 citations)
  • The effects of postpartum depression on child development: A meta-analysis (422 citations)
  • Progressively lowered stress threshold ; a conceptual model for care of adults with Alzheimer's disease (395 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Archives of Psychiatric Nursing:

The published papers primarily focus on research topics in Psychiatry, Clinical psychology, Nursing, Mental health and MEDLINE. Aside from discussions in Psychiatry, the journal papers also deal with the subject of Suicide prevention which intersects with Aggression disciplines. While Nursing is the focus of the most cited publications, it also provides insights into the studies of Occupational safety and health and Health care.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Internal medicine
  • Law
  • Nursing

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal primarily focuses on research topics in Mental health, Psychiatry, Clinical psychology, Depression (differential diagnoses) and Health care. The work on Mental health tackled in Archives of Psychiatric Nursing brings together disciplines like MEDLINE, Nursing, Social support, Social determinants of health and Qualitative research. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing discusses concepts in Intervention (counseling) under Psychiatry and how they intertwine with disciplines like Pandemic.

The research on Clinical psychology presented in it often intersects with areas of study such as

  • Addiction which intersects with area such as The Internet,
  • Socioeconomic status most often made with reference to Scale (social sciences).. The presented research on Depression (differential diagnoses) deals specifically with Anxiety but it also addresses topics in Quality of life and Cross-sectional study. The journal explores issues in Health care which can be linked to other research areas like Content analysis, Family medicine and Social isolation.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • The psychological and social impacts on personal stress for residents quarantined for COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia (5 citations)
  • The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and its related restrictions on people with pre-existent mental health conditions: A scoping review. (2 citations)
  • A survey of postpartum depression and health care needs among Chinese postpartum women during the pandemic of COVID-19. (2 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Archives of Psychiatric Nursing (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Joyce J. Fitzpatrick (50 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Susan L. Jones (36 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Kathleen R. Delaney (29 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Judith B. Krauss (27 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Sara Horton-Deutsch (16 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Archives of Psychiatric Nursing (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Virginia (45 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Indiana University (40 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Case Western Reserve University (37 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Pennsylvania (34 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Washington (30 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 10.19% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 7.22% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 11.34% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 10.31% of all publications and 71.13% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Career Pathways in Psychiatric Nursing

For those inspired by the research in Archives of Psychiatric Nursing and considering a career in this important field, there are several pathways to consider. Specializations within psychiatric nursing can range from dealing with aging patients with Alzheimer’s to working with children dealing with mental health issues early on in life. Additionally, the pursuit of a career in this field can take you into both clinical and research roles. Choosing the right education and training is essential to starting a career in psychiatric nursing. Bachelor’s or master’s degrees in nursing, followed by specialized training in a psychiatric setting, are typical requirements. Additionally, it's common for psychiatric nurses to obtain a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or a Ph.D. in their field. Those with a keen interest in the application of psychology within the realm of criminal justice may consider becoming a criminal psychologist. This specialized role involves working within the judicial system and correctional facilities, providing psychological assessments of criminals, aiding in investigations, and providing expert testimony in court. The pathway to becoming a criminal psychologist can be demanding and typically includes acquiring a doctoral degree. For specifics on the education, training, and experience required for such a role in a particular jurisdiction, it can be helpful to review this guide on how to become a criminal psychologist in West Virginia. Choosing the right career in psychiatric nursing or related fields depends on numerous factors including one's interests, academic inclinations, and desired work environment. Be it clinical practice, research, or applying psychiatric knowledge in a legal context, this field offers various opportunities to contribute to improving mental health care, shaping public policy, and transforming lives.

Top Publications

  • Mental health and risk perception among Italian healthcare workers during the second month of the Covid-19 pandemic.

    Alessandra Gorini;Alessandra Gorini;Elena Fiabane;Marinella Sommaruga;Simone Barbieri

    (2020)
    103 Citations
  • Prevalence of burnout in mental health nurses in China: A meta-analysis of observational studies

    Liang Nan Zeng;Ji Wen Zhang;Qian Qian Zong;Sally Wai chi Chan

    (2020)
    40 Citations
  • Mediating effect of work stress in the relationship between fear of COVID-19 and nurses' organizational and professional turnover intentions

    (2023)
    33 Citations
  • Stigmatization and dehumanization perceptions towards psychiatric patients among nurses: A path-analysis approach.

    Sullivan Fontesse;Ximena Rimez;Pierre Maurage

    (2021)
    31 Citations
  • A qualitative study of medication adherence amongst people with schizophrenia.

    Lucinda Clifford;Shona Crabb;Deborah Turnbull;Lisa Hahn

    (2020)
    27 Citations
  • The paradoxical role of insight in mental illness: The experience of stigma and shame in schizophrenia, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders

    Tzipi Buchman-Wildbaum;Enikő Váradi;Ágoston Schmelowszky;Mark D. Griffiths

    (2020)
    14 Citations
  • Resilience as a moderator between Objective and Subjective Burden among parents of children with ADHD.

    Margherita Fossati;Luca Negri;Andrea Fianco;Mario Giuseppe Cocchi

    (2020)
    13 Citations
  • Prevalence of sexual harassment toward psychiatric nurses and its association with quality of life in China

    Liang Nan Zeng;Ka In Lok;Feng Rong An;Ling Zhang

    (2020)
    11 Citations
  • Clinical validation of the BDSx scale with bipolar disorder outpatients.

    Yamima Osher;Yuly Bersudsky;Norm O'Rourke;Dany Belotherkovsky

    (2020)
    10 Citations
  • Using digital storytelling to understand service users' mental health recovery and address stigma among nursing students.

    (2022)
    9 Citations

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