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Geriatric Nursing
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Geriatric Nursing

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 2061 52 55 12

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 136
Documents by Best Scientists*: 134
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 57
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.914
Impact Factor: 2.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Geriatric Nursing?

The journal mostly deals with topics like Nursing, Gerontology, MEDLINE, Family medicine and Health care. Nursing homes, Gerontological nursing, Long-term care, Nurse education and Primary nursing are among the concentrations of Nursing that garnered much attention in the journal. Team nursing is a major topic of Nurse education research.

Geriatric Nursing holds forums on Gerontology that merges themes from other disciplines such as Psychological intervention and Dementia.

  • Nursing (26.74%)
  • Gerontology (14.17%)
  • MEDLINE (10.14%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The impact of resilience among older adults. (202 citations)
  • What do you mean (175 citations)
  • Focus on spiritual well-being: harmonious interconnectedness of mind-body-spirit--use of the JAREL spiritual well-being scale. (152 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Geriatric Nursing:

Nursing, Gerontology, MEDLINE, Physical therapy and Nursing homes are the main subjects of interest in the most cited articles. Health care and Family medicine are some topics wherein Nursing research discussed in the journal publications has an impact. The Gerontology research presented in the journal papers focuses mostly on Occupational safety and health and, on occasion, topics in Medical emergency.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Law
  • Disease

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Geriatric Nursing mainly deals with areas of study such as Gerontology, Dementia, Nursing, Psychological intervention and Intervention (counseling). The study of Social isolation and how it intertwines with concepts under Pandemic were explored in the presented Gerontology research. The research on Dementia featured in it combines topics in other fields like Family caregivers, Depression (differential diagnoses) and Clinical psychology.

The concepts on Clinical psychology presented in Geriatric Nursing can also apply to other research fields, including Construct validity, Cronbach's alpha and Scale (social sciences). In addition to Nursing research, Geriatric Nursing aims to explore topics under Focus group, Health care, Perception and MEDLINE. In the journal, Cognition, Cognitive impairment, Randomized controlled trial, CINAHL and Physical therapy are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Intervention (counseling) research.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Reactions to COVID-19, information and technology use, and social connectedness among older adults with pre-frailty and frailty. (26 citations)
  • Life in lockdown: Social Isolation, Loneliness and Quality of Life in the Elderly During the COVÍD-19 Pandemic: A Scoping Review (5 citations)
  • A systematic review on implementation of person-centered care interventions for older people in out-of-hospital settings (5 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 Geriatric Nursing (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Barbara Resnick (137 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Peggy Kloster Yen (123 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Carol A. Miller (84 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Priscilla Ebersole (80 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Richard G. Stefanacci (49 papers) absent 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 Geriatric Nursing (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Maryland, College Park (85 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Pennsylvania (75 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • New York University (59 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Oregon State University (40 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
  • Thomas Jefferson University (37 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous 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, 4.89% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 14.02% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 5.61% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 16.36% of all publications and 64.02% 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.

Online Education in Geriatric Nursing

While this article focuses on the research themes in geriatric nursing, it's important to acknowledge the role of online education in this field. Many nurses attain specialized knowledge in geriatric care through online courses offered by various institutions. These programs often cover key fields of study discussed in this article, such as gerontology, dementia, medline, primary nursing, and psychological intervention. Online nursing programs have proven to be flexible and accessible, especially for practicing nurses seeking advancement in their careers. They can conveniently balance their work, personal life, and studies. Attending an online nursing school is an appreciated strategy for acquiring up-to-date knowledge and skills, given the rapidly changing technological landscape in healthcare. Online nursing schools in Mississippi, for instance, offer some of the best nursing programs, helping students acquire advanced and specialized skills to serve in various niches of the field. Furthermore, online nursing programs often incorporate a rigorous curriculum that combines theoretical teaching and practical experiences, equipping students with in-depth knowledge and hands-on skills required in their careers. Often integrating global healthcare perspectives, these programs expose students to a broader, more diverse view of nursing. When considering online programs for advancement in geriatric nursing, it's crucial for students to choose well-rounded courses that not only cover the theoretical aspects but also provide a comprehensive insight into practical scenarios and recent trends in geriatric care. Recognizing the value of highly educated nursing professionals in this specialty, it's our collective role to promote quality education and ongoing professional development in nursing.

Top Publications

  • Nursing home work environment, care quality, registered nurse burnout and job dissatisfaction.

    Elizabeth M. White;Linda H. Aiken;Douglas M. Sloane;Matthew D. McHugh

    (2020)
    111 Citations
  • The association of collaboration between family caregivers and nurses in the hospital and their preparedness for caregiving at home

    Ellen I Hagedoorn;Ellen I Hagedoorn;Joost C Keers;Tiny Jaarsma;Cees P van der Schans;Cees P van der Schans

    (2020)
    34 Citations
  • Reflections from the Forgotten Front Line": A qualitative study of factors affecting wellbeing among long-term care workers in New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic."

    Elisa Fisher;Luisa Cárdenas;Elana Kieffer;Elaine Larson

    (2021)
    32 Citations
  • Models of care that avoid or improve transitions to hospital services for residential aged care facility residents: An integrative review

    L. Testa;R. Seah;K. Ludlow;J. Braithwaite

    (2020)
    22 Citations
  • Perceived unmet needs for community-based long-term care services among urban older adults: A cross sectional study

    Dijuan Meng;Guihua Xu;Patricia M. Davidson

    (2021)
    20 Citations
  • Infection prevention and control in nursing homes during COVID-19: An environmental scan.

    Mario D Rubano;Elana F Kieffer;Elaine L Larson;Elaine L Larson

    (2022)
    18 Citations
  • Social support as a moderator of physical disability and mental health in older Vietnamese immigrants in the U.S.: Results from the Vietnamese aging and care survey (VACS).

    (2022)
    18 Citations
  • Certified nursing assistants' experiences with self-compassion training in the nursing home setting.

    Christine Lathren;Karen Sheffield-Abdullah;Philip D. Sloane;Karen Bluth

    (2021)
    17 Citations
  • Older adults’ social network and support and its association with physical activity

    Elizabeth A. Schlenk;Susan M. Sereika;Lynn M. Martire;Xiaojun Shi

    (2021)
    15 Citations
  • Factors associated with nutrition risk among community-dwelling older adults in Thailand

    Ampicha Nawai;Sutthida Phongphanngam;Montri Khumrungsee;Suzanne G Leveille

    (2021)
    14 Citations

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