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
2017 Impact Factor 0.855

Current Issue

September/October 2018
Volume 11 · Issue 5

Editorial

Free

Research in Gerontological Nursing: How Are We Doing?

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

Research in Gerontological Nursing2018;11(5):227-229 https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20180810-03

Empirical Research

Progress and Changes in Gerontological Nursing Research in the Midwest: A Review

Helen W. Lach, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN; Phyllis Gaspar, PhD, RN, FGSA

Research in Gerontological Nursing2018;11(5):231-237 https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20180809-01

Psychosocial Factors Associated With Reduced Muscle Mass, Strength, and Function in Residential Care Apartment Complex Residents

Murad H. Taani, PhD, MPH, RN; Ellen Siglinsky, BS; Christine R. Kovach, PhD, RN, FAAN, FGSA; Bjoern Buehring, MD

Research in Gerontological Nursing2018;11(5):238-248 https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20180810-02

African American Older Adults' Perceived Use of Technology for Hypertension Self-Management

Carolyn Harmon Still, PhD, MSM, AGPCNP-BC, CCRP; Lenette M. Jones, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC; Karen O. Moss, PhD, RN, CNL; Mary Variath, RN, MSN; Kathy D. Wright, PhD, RN, GCNS-BC, PMHCNS-BC

Research in Gerontological Nursing2018;11(5):249-256 https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20180809-02

Effects of Pain and Sleep Quality on Falls Among Nursing Home Residents in Turkey

Hulya Kulakci Altintas, PhD, BSN; Gülbahar Korkmaz Aslan, PhD, BSN; Nuriye Yıldırım Sısman, PhD, BSN; Makbule Tokur Kesgin, PhD, BSN

Research in Gerontological Nursing2018;11(5):257-264 https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20180810-01

State of the Science

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Older Adults and Mainstream Long-Term Care Facilities: Integrative Review of Views and Experiences

Jed Montayre, PhD, RN; Jasmine Montayre, RN, CertTchg; Sandra Thaggard, PhD, RN

Research in Gerontological Nursing2018;11(5):265-276 https://doi.org/10.3928/00989134-20180629-02