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Hospital Pediatrics
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Hospital Pediatrics

2154-1663

Published by: American Academy of Pediatrics

https://publications.aap.org/hospitalpediatrics

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1693 63 113 15

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 115
Documents by Best Scientists*: 167
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 4
SCIMAGO H-index: 41
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.822
Impact Factor: 2.1

Overview

Top Research Topics at Hospital pediatrics?

Hospital pediatrics focuses on Pediatrics, MEDLINE, Retrospective cohort study, Family medicine and Emergency medicine. The concepts on Pediatrics presented in the journal can also apply to other research fields, including Incidence (epidemiology), Bacteremia, Bronchiolitis, Asthma and Cohort. Topics in MEDLINE were tackled in line with various other fields like Psychological intervention, Health care, Intervention (counseling), Intensive care medicine and Medical emergency.

The work tackled in Hospital pediatrics goes beyond the discipline of Psychological intervention as it also encompasses Quality management. Many of the studies tackled connect Health care with a similar field of study like Nursing. The research on Retrospective cohort study tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Odds ratio, Interquartile range, Cohort study and Confidence interval.

Confidence interval research discussed connects with the study of Logistic regression. Family medicine research is the primary subject tackled in the journal with a focus on Hospital medicine. The in-depth study on Emergency medicine also explores topics in the intersecting field of Emergency department.

  • Pediatrics (28.25%)
  • MEDLINE (24.80%)
  • Retrospective cohort study (20.30%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • COVID-19 and Kawasaki Disease: Novel Virus and Novel Case. (439 citations)
  • A Novel Approach to Assessing Infants With Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. (85 citations)
  • Pain Outcomes in a US Children’s Hospital: A Prospective Cross-Sectional Survey (84 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Hospital pediatrics:

Pediatrics, Retrospective cohort study, Emergency medicine, Confidence interval and MEDLINE are the main subjects of interest in the journal articles. While Pediatrics is the focus of the journal papers, it also provides insights into the studies of Observational study, Emergency department, Intensive care, Bronchiolitis and Cohort. The journal publications with studies in MEDLINE featured incorporate elements of Multidisciplinary approach, Critically ill, Intensive care medicine and Family medicine.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Surgery
  • Disease

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The objective of the journal is to combine knowledge in the areas of MEDLINE, Emergency medicine, Family medicine, Retrospective cohort study and Pediatrics. While MEDLINE is the focus of it, it also provided insights into the studies of Psychological intervention, Intervention (counseling), Pandemic and Health care. While work presented in it provided substantial information on Emergency medicine, it also covered topics in Bronchiolitis, Emergency department, Medical diagnosis and Confidence interval.

While Family medicine is the focus of it, it also provided insights into the studies of Test (assessment), Descriptive statistics, Logistic regression and Vaccination. The journal focuses on Retrospective cohort study but sometimes tackles the closely related disciplines such as

  • Odds ratio together with Odds,
  • Obesity, which have a strong connection to Asthma.. It explores research in Pediatrics alongside concepts in Disease and other areas of study in Epidemiology.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Characteristics of Hospitalized Children With SARS-CoV-2 in the New York City Metropolitan Area. (9 citations)
  • COVID-19 in Pediatrics: Characteristics of Hospitalized Children in New Jersey. (6 citations)
  • "For COVID" or "With COVID": Classification of SARS-CoV-2 Hospitalizations in Children. (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 Hospital pediatrics (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Matthew Hall (30 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • Samir S. Shah (22 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
  • Brian Alverson (19 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Karen M. Wilson (19 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Derek J. Williams (16 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous 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 Hospital pediatrics (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Boston Children's Hospital (310 papers) published 69 papers at the last edition, 19 more than at the previous edition,
  • Society of Hospital Medicine (121 papers) published 31 papers at the last edition, 17 more than at the previous edition,
  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (108 papers) published 21 papers at the last edition, 7 more than at the previous edition,
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (77 papers) published 15 papers at the last edition, 6 more than at the previous edition,
  • Baylor College of Medicine (66 papers) published 11 papers at the last edition the same number as 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, 1.69% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 55.36% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 12.88% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 21.03% of all publications and 10.73% 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.

The Influence of Nursing on Hospital Pediatrics

Given the interconnectedness of the Hospital Pediatrics field with Nursing, it's significant to acknowledge the influence that nursing has on pediatric care. Not only does it underscores the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in fostering comprehensive patient care, but it also highlights Nursing as a vital cog in the healthcare machine. With nurses often at the forefront of patient interaction, their role in diagnosing, managing and treating different conditions in young patients is integral to the practice of Hospital Pediatrics.

Quality nursing can greatly enhance patient care, especially in a pediatric context where children require a different kind of attention and care. Not only are nurses involved in the medical aspects of child care, but they also play a significant role in creating a safe and comforting environment for the child. The nursing staff often serve as the first line of defense in detecting issues and anomalies in patients, thereby, possibly preventing a larger health problem.

Many of the top institutions for Pediatric care consistently invest in their Nursing departments, recognizing their role in providing top-notch Pediatric care. Increasingly, many aspiring students and professionals are realizing the opportunities in this field and strive for quality education in nursing. Locating quality nursing education can be daunting but resources like a list of the best nursing schools in Kansas can make the selection process simpler. As the field continues to evolve, so does the practice of nursing within Hospital Pediatrics, reinforcing the need for ongoing education and skill enhancement in the field.

Top Publications

  • Validation and Feasibility of the ASQ Among Pediatric Medical and Surgical Inpatients.

    Lisa M. Horowitz;Elizabeth A. Wharff;Annabelle M. Mournet;Abigail M. Ross

    (2020)
    39 Citations
  • National Prevalence of Social Determinants of Health Screening Among US Neonatal Care Units.

    (2022)
    37 Citations
  • Impact of COVID-19 on Admissions and Outcomes for Children With Complex Chronic Conditions.

    (2022)
    30 Citations
  • Social Determinants of Health and Emergency and Hospital Use by Children With Chronic Disease

    Carolyn C. Foster;Tamara D. Simon;Pingping Qu;Paula Holmes

    (2020)
    28 Citations
  • Implementing Improvements: Opportunities to Integrate Quality Improvement and Implementation Science.

    Amy Tyler;Russell E. Glasgow

    (2021)
    24 Citations
  • The Parent Role in Advocating for a Deteriorating Child: A Qualitative Study.

    Patrick W. Brady;Patrick W. Brady;Barbara K. Giambra;Susan N. Sherman;Caitlin Clohessy

    (2020)
    24 Citations
  • Associations Between Social Factor Documentation and Hospital Length of Stay and Readmission Among Children

    Matthew S. Pantell;Matthew S. Pantell;Sunitha V. Kaiser;Jacqueline M. Torres;Laura M. Gottlieb

    (2020)
    20 Citations
  • Providing Inpatient Medical Care to Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Robyn P Thom;Robyn P Thom;Melissa M Hazen;Melissa M Hazen;Christopher J McDougle;Christopher J McDougle;Eric P Hazen

    (2020)
    20 Citations
  • Variation in Management and Outcomes of Children With Complicated Pneumonia.

    Caroline J. Gross;Caroline J. Gross;Caroline J. Gross;John J. Porter;Susan C. Lipsett;Susan C. Lipsett;Michael C. Monuteaux;Michael C. Monuteaux

    (2021)
    19 Citations
  • Structured Chart Review: Assessment of a Structured Chart Review Methodology

    Ashley Siems;Russell Banks;Richard Holubkov;Kathleen L. Meert

    (2020)
    18 Citations

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