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

May/June 2018
Volume 11 · Issue 3

Editorial

Free

Is Assisted Self-Management a Viable Concept for Individuals With Cognitive Impairment?

Christine R. Kovach, PhD, RN, FAAN, FGSA; Julie L. Ellis, PhD, RN, GCNS-BC; Rachel F. Schiffman, PhD, RN, FAAN

Research in Gerontological Nursing2018;11(3):115-117 https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20180413-01

Focus on Methods

Supplemental Data

Recruitment of Individuals With Dementia and Their Carers for Social Research: Lessons Learned From Nine Studies

Elizabeth Beattie, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN; Elaine Fielding, PhD; Maria O'Reilly, PhD, BOccThy, MOccThy; Deborah Brooks, MSc; Margaret MacAndrew, PhD, RN; Judy McCrow, PhD, RN

Research in Gerontological Nursing2018;11(3):119-128 https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20180308-01

Research Brief

Feasibility of Using PROMIS® in Individuals With Advanced Parkinson's Disease and Their Caregivers

Ju Young Shin, PhD, APRN, ANP-C; Ryan T. Pohlig, PhD; Barbara Habermann, PhD, RN, FAAN

Research in Gerontological Nursing2018;11(3):129-136 https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20180329-01

Empirical Research

Open Access

Feasibility and Pilot Testing of a Mindfulness Intervention for Frail Older Adults and Individuals With Dementia

Christine R. Kovach, PhD, RN, FAAN, FGSA; Crystal-Rae Evans, RN; Lisa Sattell, BA, MBSR, MB-EAT; Kimberly Rosenau, BS, AP-BC; Sandeep Gopalakrishnan, PhD

Research in Gerontological Nursing2018;11(3):137-150 https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20180223-01

Open Access

Self-Management Support and eHealth When Managing Changes in Behavior and Mood of a Relative With Dementia: An Asynchronous Online Focus Group Study of Family Caregivers' Needs

Judith G. Huis in het Veld, MSc; Renate Verkaik, PhD; Berno van Meijel, PhD; Paul-Jeroen Verkade, MSc; Wendy Werkman, MSc; Cees M.P.M. Hertogh, PhD; Anneke L. Francke, PhD

Research in Gerontological Nursing2018;11(3):151-159 https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20180216-01

Depressive Symptoms and Physical Frailty in Older Adults With Chronic Heart Failure: A Cross-Sectional Study

Youn-Jung Son, PhD, RN; Eun Ji Seo, PhD, RN

Research in Gerontological Nursing2018;11(3):160-168 https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20180207-01