The Journal of Health Care Chaplaincy focuses on the role and practice of chaplains within healthcare settings. It examines the impact of spiritual care on patients, families, and healthcare professionals, including issues of burnout, resilience, and well-being. The journal also explores chaplaincy education, interprofessional collaboration, and the integration of spiritual care into various healthcare contexts, such as addiction treatment and end-of-life care.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Health (social science)Q1
Religious StudiesQ1
Clinical PsychologyQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Health Policy & Services
Scopus Categories
Religious StudiesClinical PsychologyHealth (social science)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Religion, Spirituality, and PsychologyReligion, Society, and DevelopmentGrief, Bereavement, and Mental HealthPalliative Care and End-of-Life IssuesBiblical Studies and InterpretationTheological Perspectives and PracticesReligion and Society InteractionsChristian Theology and MissionDiverse Scientific and Economic StudiesSuicide and Self-Harm Studies