Palliative & Supportive Care is a leading international journal dedicated to the publication of high-quality research and clinical practice in palliative and supportive care. The journal covers a broad range of topics, including symptom management, end-of-life care, communication, ethics, and psychosocial aspects of serious illness. It aims to advance the understanding and delivery of palliative and supportive care for patients with life-limiting conditions and their families.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Publication & Citation Trend
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Clinical PsychologyQ2
Medicine (miscellaneous)Q2
Nursing (miscellaneous)Q2
Psychiatry and Mental HealthQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Health Policy & Services
Scopus Categories
Nursing (miscellaneous)Psychiatry and Mental HealthMedicine (miscellaneous)Clinical Psychology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Palliative Care and End-of-Life IssuesCancer survivorship and careGrief, Bereavement, and Mental HealthChildhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of LifeFamily and Patient Care in Intensive Care UnitsPatient Dignity and PrivacyFamily Support in IllnessReligion, Spirituality, and PsychologyDiverse Scientific and Economic StudiesPatient-Provider Communication in Healthcare