This journal focuses on palliative care nursing, encompassing the support of patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses and their families. It addresses various aspects of palliative care, including comfort, symptom management, psychological and spiritual well-being, and the educational needs of healthcare professionals. The scope also includes the application of technology, such as artificial intelligence, in palliative care surveillance and the challenges faced in delivering palliative care across different global contexts.
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How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Advanced and Specialized NursingQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Nursing
Scopus Categories
Advanced and Specialized Nursing
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Palliative Care and End-of-Life IssuesGrief, Bereavement, and Mental HealthChildhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of LifeFamily and Patient Care in Intensive Care UnitsPatient Dignity and PrivacyFamily Support in IllnessCancer survivorship and careEthics in medical practiceGeriatric Care and Nursing HomesPain Management and Opioid Use