International Journal of Nursing Sciences
Scope & Guideline
Exploring New Frontiers in Nursing Science
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Clinical Nursing Practice:
The journal emphasizes original research related to clinical nursing practices, exploring interventions, patient outcomes, and innovative care models that enhance the quality of care and patient safety. - Nursing Education and Professional Development:
A significant focus is placed on nursing education, including pedagogical strategies, curriculum development, and the evaluation of educational programs to prepare competent nursing professionals. - Community and Public Health Nursing:
Research addressing community health challenges, public health initiatives, and the role of nurses in promoting health and managing diseases in diverse populations is a core area of interest. - Mental Health and Well-being in Nursing:
The journal explores the mental health of both patients and healthcare providers, examining factors that contribute to mental health, coping strategies, and resilience among nursing professionals. - Technological Integration in Nursing:
The integration of digital health technologies, mobile health applications, and other innovations in nursing practice is a recurring theme, highlighting their impact on patient management and healthcare delivery. - Cultural Competence and Global Health:
Research that emphasizes cultural competence in nursing practice and the global dimensions of health care, particularly in diverse and underserved populations, is also featured.
Trending and Emerging
- Telehealth and Digital Health Innovations:
There is a marked increase in research exploring telehealth, mobile health technologies, and their effectiveness in patient care, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. - Interdisciplinary Collaboration:
Emerging themes highlight the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in nursing, advocating for collaborative practices that enhance patient outcomes and healthcare delivery. - Mental Health and Resilience:
A growing body of work focuses on mental health issues among both patients and healthcare providers, emphasizing resilience, coping strategies, and the psychological impacts of caregiving. - Aging Population and Geriatric Care:
Research addressing the complexities of geriatric care and the needs of an aging population is increasingly prominent, reflecting the demographic trends and related healthcare challenges. - Culturally Competent Care:
There is an emerging focus on culturally competent care practices, particularly in addressing health disparities and improving outcomes for diverse populations. - Evidence-Based Practice and Quality Improvement:
The journal increasingly emphasizes research that supports evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives within nursing, highlighting the importance of data-driven decision-making.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Hospital-Based Care Models:
Research centered solely on traditional hospital-based care models is becoming less frequent, as there is a growing emphasis on community-based care and integrated healthcare practices. - General Nursing Theories:
Papers focusing exclusively on broad nursing theories without practical application or evidence-based research are waning, with a shift towards more applied and interdisciplinary approaches. - Basic Nursing Skills and Techniques:
Studies focusing on basic nursing skills and techniques are appearing less frequently, possibly due to the increasing complexity of patient care and the need for advanced practice research. - Historical Perspectives in Nursing:
Research that primarily examines historical perspectives or the evolution of nursing practices is declining, as contemporary issues and innovations take precedence in current nursing discourse.
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