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

Past Issue

April 2012
Volume 5 · Issue 2

Editorial

Free

Advancing Science and Improving Outcomes

Christine R. Kovach, PhD, RN, FAAN

Research in Gerontological Nursing. 2012;5(2):80-81 https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20120307-01

Gerontological Nursing Academic Capacity: Annual Survey 2012

Research in Gerontological Nursing. 2012;5(2):82-87 https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20120224-01

Research Brief

Failure to Identify Behavioral Symptoms of People with Dementia and the Need for Follow-Up Physical Assessment

Christine R. Kovach, PhD, RN, FAAN; Brent R. Logan, PhD; Laura L. Joosse, PhD, RN; Patricia E. Noonan, MSN, GCNS, BC

Research in Gerontological Nursing. 2012;5(2):89-93 https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20110503-01

Self-Initiated Health Behaviors Following a Diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment

Gillian H. Morgan, BSN; Linda I. Garand, PhD, RN; Jennifer H. Lingler, PhD, CRNP

Research in Gerontological Nursing. 2012;5(2):94-100 https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20110831-02

Empirical Research

A Randomized Controlled Trial to Determine the Efficacy of Sign Chi Do Exercise on Adaptation to Aging

Carol E. Rogers, PhD, RN; Colleen Keller, PhD, RN; Linda K. Larkey, PhD, CRTT; Barbara E. Ainsworth, PhD, MPH

Research in Gerontological Nursing. 2012;5(2):101-113 https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20110706-01

The Effects of Guided Imagery on Affect, Cognition, and Pain in Older Adults in Residential Care: A Randomized Controlled Study from Thailand

Kelly J. Elsegood, BA (Hons), DClinPsych; Nahathai Wongpakaran, MD, FRCPsychT

Research in Gerontological Nursing. 2012;5(2):114-122 https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20110706-02

Aging in Place Versus Nursing Home Care: Comparison of Costs to Medicare and Medicaid

Karen Dorman Marek, PhD, MBA, RN, FAAN; Frank Stetzer, PhD; Scott J. Adams, PhD, MA, BS; Lori L. Popejoy, PhD, APRN, GCNS-BC; Marilyn Rantz, PhD, RN, FAAN

Research in Gerontological Nursing. 2012;5(2):123-129 https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20110802-01

Predictors of Nonpharmacological and Pharmacological Treatments Stopped and Started Among Nursing Home Residents With Dementia

Michelle R. Simpson, PhD, RN; Christine R. Kovach, PhD, RN, FAAN; Frank Stetzer, PhD

Research in Gerontological Nursing. 2012;5(2):130-137 https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20110831-01

Cue Color and Familiarity in Place Learning for Older Adults

Rebecca L. Davis, PhD, RN; Barbara A. Therrien, PhD, RN, FAAN

Research in Gerontological Nursing. 2012;5(2):138-148 https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20111004-01