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Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
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Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 540 47 44 13
Medicine 2633 13 20 9

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 82
Documents by Best Scientists*: 78
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 78
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.123
Impact Factor: 2.9

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing?

Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing mainly deals with areas of study such as Mental health, Nursing, Psychiatry, Clinical psychology and Psychological intervention. Context (language use), Qualitative research, Social psychology and Health care are some topics wherein Mental health research discussed in Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing have an impact. It explores topics in Nursing which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Family medicine, Focus group and MEDLINE.

It focuses on Psychiatry but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Occupational safety and health and Suicide prevention. Most of the works presented in the journal deals with Clinical psychology but it intersects with the subject of Psychotherapist. Psychological intervention study tackled is connected to the field of Psychosocial.

The research on Nurse education discussed in it draws on the closely related field of Occupational health nursing.

  • Mental health (46.79%)
  • Nursing (41.17%)
  • Psychiatry (33.60%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Exercise: a neglected intervention in mental health care? (283 citations)
  • An evaluation of staff and patient views of and strategies employed to manage inpatient aggression and violence on one mental health unit: a pluralistic design. (257 citations)
  • Stigma, negative attitudes and discrimination towards mental illness within the nursing profession: a review of the literature (250 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing:

The journal papers investigate studies in Mental health, Nursing, Psychiatry, Clinical psychology and MEDLINE. While the journal articles focused on Mental health, they were also able to explore topics like Psychological intervention, Qualitative research, Intervention (counseling) and Social support. The most cited articles hold forums on Nursing that merge themes from other disciplines such as Suicide prevention, Occupational safety and health, Health care and Human factors and ergonomics.

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

  • Law
  • Nursing
  • Internal medicine

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal tackles a plethora of topics, such as Mental health, Psychiatry, Psychological intervention, Nursing and Mental illness. While work presented in it provided substantial information on Mental health, it also covered topics in Health care, Narrative, Psychosocial, Clinical psychology and Qualitative research. Clinical psychology research featured in Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Suicidal ideation and Social support.

Topics in Psychiatry explored in the journal were investigated in conjunction with research in Context (language use) and Coercion. The concepts on Psychological intervention presented in it can also apply to other research fields, including Intervention (counseling), Suicide prevention and Affect (psychology). Nursing works presented in Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing have a specific focus on Nurse education.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • COVID-19 lockdown: A perfect storm for older people's mental health. (46 citations)
  • Is the mental health of young students and their family members affected during the quarantine period? Evidence from the COVID-19 pandemic in Albania. (30 citations)
  • COVID-19 under the SARS Cloud: Mental Health Nursing during the Pandemic in Hong Kong. (26 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 Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Len Bowers (43 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Richard Gray (30 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Marie Crowe (26 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Alec Grant (23 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Liam Clarke (22 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 Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Nottingham (94 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • University of Manchester (82 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • RMIT University (74 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • King's College London (64 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Brighton (48 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, 6.58% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 15.49% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 5.63% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 16.20% of all publications and 62.68% 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.

Associations and Top Universities for Psychology Education

If you're interested in expanding your knowledge in the field of psychology, associations like the American Psychiatric Nurses Association and the International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses can provide valuable resources and networking opportunities. Apart from these, numerous universities and colleges offer high-quality education in the field of psychology. If you're specifically interested in the field of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, you might want to consider pursuing your studies in a recognized institution. One of the reliable places you can look into is Alaska. There are many educational institutions in Alaska that offer robust psychology programs. Some of the best psychology schools in Alaska provide an excellent foundation for students interested in the field. The combination of membership in a professional association and education from a renowned institution can equip you with the knowledge, skills, connections, and credibility necessary to succeed in the field of psychology. Ensuring you make informed decisions about your education and professional development can set you on the path to making significant contributions to Mental Health research, such as those published in the Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing.

Top Publications

  • How has COVID-19 affected mental health nurses and the delivery of mental health nursing care in the UK? Results of a mixed-methods study.

    Una Foye;Christian Dalton-Locke;Jasmine Harju-Seppänen;Rebecca Lane;Rebecca Lane

    (2021)
    71 Citations
  • Coercion in psychiatry: A cross‐sectional study on staff views and emotions

    Eva Krieger;Steffen Moritz;Tania M. Lincoln;Rabea Fischer

    (2021)
    52 Citations
  • Workplace violence and risk factors for PTSD among psychiatric nurses: Systematic review and directions for future research and practice.

    N. Zoe Hilton;N. Zoe Hilton;Sonja Addison;Elke Ham;Nicole C. Rodrigues

    (2021)
    50 Citations
  • 'It's nice to think somebody's listening to me instead of saying "oh shut up"'. People with dementia reflect on what makes communication good and meaningful

    Sarah Alsawy;Sara Tai;Phil McEvoy;Warren Mansell

    (2020)
    48 Citations
  • What can we expect of police in the face of deficient mental health systems? Qualitative insights from Chicago police officers.

    Jennifer D. Wood;Amy C. Watson;Christine Barber

    (2021)
    42 Citations
  • Expert by experience involvement in mental health nursing education: The co-production of standards between Experts by Experience and academics in mental health nursing.

    Aine Horgan;Fionnuala Manning;Moira O Donovan;Rory Doody

    (2020)
    41 Citations
  • The mediating role of perceived social support in the relationship between perceived stigma and depression among individuals diagnosed with substance use disorders.

    Ching-Wen Chang;Kun-Chia Chang;Kun-Chia Chang;Mark D Griffiths;Chih-Cheng Chang

    (2021)
    37 Citations
  • Risk factors associated with use of coercive practices in adult mental health inpatients: A systematic review

    Lewys Beames;Juliana Onwumere;Juliana Onwumere

    (2021)
    28 Citations
  • Influences on mental health and health services accessibility in immigrant women with post-partum depression: An interpretive descriptive study

    Rebecca Ganann;Wendy Sword;K. Bruce Newbold;Lehana Thabane

    (2020)
    27 Citations
  • Factors associated with internalized stigma for Indonesian individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia in a community setting.

    Teguh Pribadi;Esther Ching-Lan Lin;Po See Chen;Shih‐Kai Lee

    (2020)
    26 Citations

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