International Journal of Geriatric Nursing

The journal welcomes contributions across the following topic areas:

• Gerontological Nursing & Aging Science: theories and models of aging, biological, psychological, and social aspects of aging, age-related physiological changes and adaptation, nursing care of older adults across settings, person-centered and relationship-based nursing approaches, gerontological nursing competencies and skill development, and health promotion and wellness in aging populations
• Geriatric Syndromes & Management: frailty assessment and frailty interventions, multimorbidity and polypharmacy management, fall prevention and injury reduction in older adults, incontinence and bladder dysfunction, hearing and vision impairment, nutritional assessment and swallowing disorders, sleep disorders and management, and assessment and management of geriatric syndromes
• Cognitive Decline, Dementia & Neurocognitive Disorders: normal cognitive aging versus pathological decline, mild cognitive impairment assessment and intervention, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias nursing care, behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, wandering and safety management, cognitive stimulation and reality orientation approaches, and family and caregiver support in dementia care
• Mental Health & Geriatric Psychiatry: depression in older adults and suicide prevention, anxiety and anxiety disorders in aging, psychopharmacology and psychiatric medication management, behavioral interventions and psychotherapy in older adults, grief and bereavement in older populations, apathy and motivation in aging, and quality of life and mental health outcomes
• Functional Status & Activities of Daily Living: activities of daily living assessment and assistance, instrumental activities of daily living and independence, functional mobility and gait assessment, adaptive equipment and assistive technology, environmental modifications and accessibility, restorative nursing care and rehabilitation, and goals of care related to functional independence
• Geriatric Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation: exercise prescription and physical activity in older adults, musculoskeletal disorders and pain management, joint replacement and post-surgical rehabilitation, stroke and neurological rehabilitation in elderly patients, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and fitness, balance training and fall prevention exercise, and outcomes in physical rehabilitation of older adults
• Occupational Therapy & Community Living: occupational therapy interventions and engagement, meaningful activity and purposeful engagement, community-dwelling older adult support and resources, aging in place and home modifications, social services and support systems, senior centers and community programs, and quality of life and life satisfaction in older adults
• Geriatric Emergency Medicine & Acute Care: atypical presentation of acute illness in older adults, emergency assessment and rapid evaluation, acute hospitalization and delirium prevention, transitions from emergency to acute and long-term care, medication safety in acute settings, and outcomes and mortality reduction in geriatric emergency care
• Geriatric Internal Medicine & Chronic Disease: chronic disease management and preventive care, polypharmacy and medication deprescribing, comorbidity and disease interactions, cancer screening and prevention in older adults, cardiovascular disease and heart failure in aging, diabetes and metabolic disorders in older populations, and medication review and optimization
• Geriatric Surgery & Perioperative Care: preoperative assessment and risk stratification in older adults, perioperative complications and delirium prevention, postoperative recovery and functional outcomes, surgical decision-making and shared decision-making, palliative approaches to surgical care, and outcomes and quality of life after surgical intervention
• Geriatric Transitions & Care Coordination: care transitions across acute, post-acute, and community settings, discharge planning and continuity of care, integrated care models and interdisciplinary collaboration, aging and society issues, healthcare access and health disparities in older adults, and outcomes measurement and quality indicators in geriatric care
• Aging in Developing Countries & Global Gerontology: aging population demographics and trends, healthcare systems and aging in resource-limited settings, cultural aspects of aging and elder respect, caregiving in developing countries, social support and family structures, health equity and aging, and international perspectives on geriatric nursing

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International Journal of Geriatric Nursing is an open-access publication which provides immediate open access to its content, supporting a greater global exchange of knowledge. All published works are freely available to a worldwide audience upon publication. Publication is subject to an article processing charge (APC), ensuring articles remain freely accessible online in perpetuity under a Creative Commons license.

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International Journal of Geriatric Nursing fully adheres to the Code of Conduct of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and its Best Practice Guidelines. The editorial team enforces a rigorous peer-review process with strict ethical policies to ensure the addition of high-quality scientific studies to scholarly publication.

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