Research in Gerontological Nursing

Print ISSN: 1940-4921

Online ISSN: 1938-2464

The premier journal for geriatric nurse researchers

Research in Gerontological Nursing is a bimonthly, peer-reviewed publication offering cutting-edge, interdisciplinary gerontological nursing research to educators, academicians, clinicians, and policymakers involved with older adults in all health care settings. Begin to explore the Journal and all of its great benefits such as:

• Quantitative, qualitative, methodological, and theoretical research articles
• Featured intervention studies
• The annual State of the Science Commentary, authored by national gerontological leaders
• Access to current articles, as well as several years of archived content
• Manuscripts posted online just 2 months after acceptance

Journal Impact Factor
2018 Impact Factor 0.964

Current Issue

January/February 2020
Volume 13 · Issue 1

Editorial

Free

Outcomes Part II: What Makes a Bad Outcome Measure?

Christine R. Kovach, PhD, RN, FAAN, FGSA

Research in Gerontological Nursing. 2020;13(1):2-4 https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20191206-01

Thank You to Reviewers

Free

2019 Reviewers

Research in Gerontological Nursing. 2020;13(1):5 https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20191204-01

State of the Science Commentary

Advancing Gerontological Nursing Science in Climate Change

Ruth McDermott-Levy, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN; Donna M. Fick, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN

Research in Gerontological Nursing. 2020;13(1):6-12 https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20191204-02

Focus on Methods

Scoring of Leisure Activities for Older Adults According to Cognitive, Physical, and Social Components

Rachel K. Wion, PhD, RN; Nikki L. Hill, PhD, RN; Jacqueline Mogle, PhD; Sakshi Bhargava, PhD; Diane Berish, PhD; Ann Kolanowski, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN

Research in Gerontological Nursing. 2020;13(1):13-20 https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20191022-01

Empirical Research

Living Well With Dementia: Factors Associated With Nursing Home Residents' Affect Balance

Ann Kolanowski, PhD, RN, FAAN; Liza Behrens, PhD, RN; Erik Lehman, MS; Zita Oravecz, PhD; Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP, FAAN; Marie Boltz, PhD, CRNP, FAAN; Kimberly Van Haitsma, PhD; Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP, FAAN; Jeanette Ellis, MA, LPC; Karen Eshraghi, MSW

Research in Gerontological Nursing. 2020;13(1):21-30 https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20190823-01

Gender Differences in Function, Physical Activity, Falls, Medication Use, and Life Satisfaction Among Residents in Assisted Living Settings

Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP, FAAN; Marie Boltz, PhD, CRNP, FAAN; Elizabeth Galik, PhD; Sarah Holmes, MSW; Steven Fix, BS; Shijun Zhu, PhD

Research in Gerontological Nursing. 2020;13(1):31-40 https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20190930-02

Living a Daily Life With Self-Awareness Among Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment

Miran Choi, PhD, RN; Miyoung Kim, PhD, MBA, RN

Research in Gerontological Nursing. 2020;13(1):41-48 https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20191025-01

Instrument Development

Development of a Visiting Nursing Practice Self-Evaluation Scale: Assessment of Skill for Caring for Individuals With Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia

Takaomi Furuno, MD, RN; Narumi Fujino, PhD, RN; Yuji Fujimoto, MD, RN; Hiroko Shirai, MD, RN; Yuichi Iwamoto, MD, RN; Yuki Kamada, MD, RN; Fumi Yamaguchi, PhD, RN

Research in Gerontological Nursing. 2020;13(1):49-60 https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20190930-01