PALLIATIVE MEDICINE

metrics 2024

Championing Comprehensive Care for Life-Limiting Illnesses

Introduction

Palliative Medicine is a premier journal dedicated to advancing the field of palliative care, published by SAGE Publications Ltd. Established in 1987 and continuing through 2024, this esteemed journal focuses on the integration of pain management and comprehensive care for patients with life-limiting illnesses. With its impressive impact factor and a prestigious Q1 ranking in both Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, as well as in Medicine (miscellaneous), it stands as a critical resource for researchers, healthcare professionals, and students engaged in this vital area of medicine. The journal emphasizes original research, reviews, and clinical studies that contribute to the understanding and practice of palliative care, promoting improved quality of life and support for patients and their families. Although not open access, articles are accessible through institutional subscriptions, ensuring the dissemination of knowledge to a wide audience. Whether you are a seasoned researcher or an emerging professional in the field, Palliative Medicine remains an invaluable platform for scholarly exchange and innovation.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.31
Journal Impact Factor3.60
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.40
H-Index123
Journal IF Without Self3.60
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.64
Influence1.30
Immediacy Index0.60
Cited Half Life6.50
Citing Half Life6.70
JCI1.10
Total Documents2886
WOS Total Citations6883
SCIMAGO Total Citations25364
SCIMAGO SELF Citations2245
Scopus Journal Rank1.31
Cites / Document (2 Years)4.13
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.32
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.54

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine in Medicine
Rank #13/136
Percentile 90.44
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES
Rank 27/174
Percentile 84.80
Quartile Q1
MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL
Rank 46/325
Percentile 86.00
Quartile Q1
PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 78/403
Percentile 80.80
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES
Rank 35/175
Percentile 80.00
Quartile Q1
MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL
Rank 47/329
Percentile 85.71
Quartile Q1
PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 75/403
Percentile 81.39
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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