Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing
Leading citation impact metric from Clarivate Journal Citation Reports
43 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
SPECIAL PATIENTS NEED SPECIAL NURSES Caring for children with cancer is one of the most technically and emotionally difficult areas in nursing. Not only are you dealing with children and adolescents who hurt, you must reassure and educate families, balance a multitude of other health care professionals, and keep up with ever-changing nursing practice and care. To help special nurses stay aware of the newest effective nursing practices, innovative therapeutic approaches, significant information trends, and most practical research in hematology and pediatric oncology nursing, you need the Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing. The journal offers pediatric hematology, oncology, and immunology nurses in clinical practice and research, pediatric social workers, epidemiologists, clinical psychologists, child life specialists and nursing educators the latest peer-reviewed original research and definitive reviews on the whole spectrum of nursing care of childhood cancers, including leukemias, solid tumors and lymphomas, and hematologic disorders. JOPON covers the entire disease process--diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and survival, as well as end-of-life care. Six times a year, the Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing introduces new and useful nursing care practice and research from around the world that saves you time and effort. Just some of the spirited topics covered include: Cancer survivorship including later-life effects of childhood cancer, including fertility, cardiac insufficiency, and pulmonary fibrosis Combination therapies Hematologic and immunologic topics Holistic, family-centered supportive care Improvement of quality of life for children and adolescents with cancer Management of side effects from surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation Management of specific symptoms/diseases/co-infections Medication tolerance differences in children and adolescents Pain control Palliative and end of life care issues Pharmacologic agents for pediatrics/clinical trial results Psychological support for the patient, siblings, and families The dynamic articles cover a wide range of specific nursing concerns, including: Advanced practice issues Clinical issues Clinical proficiency Conducting qualitative and quantitative research Developing a core curriculum for pediatric hematology/oncology nursing Encouraging active patient participation Ethical issues Evaluating outcomes Professional development Stress management and handling your own emotions Other important features include Guest Editorials from experts in the discipline, Point/Counterpoint debates, Roadmaps (personal insights into the nursing experience), and Proceedings and Abstracts from the annual Association for Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON) conference. Your special patients need special nurses--stay special by subscribing to the Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing today! This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history
Publishing & Editorial Information
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WoS Categories & Quartiles
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Annual Historical Statistics & Publications
Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution
| Year | Impact Factor | Articles / Year | Total Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.9 | — | — |
| 2023 | 1.7 | — | — |
| 2022 | 1.966 | — | — |
| 2021 | 1.636 | 23 | 278 |
| 2020 | 1.442 | 40 | 701 |
| 2019 | 1.67 | 41 | 912 |
| 2018 | 1.294 | 38 | 881 |
| 2017 | — | 41 | 1,196 |
| 2016 | — | 29 | 739 |
| 2015 | — | 65 | 1,549 |
| 2014 | — | 48 | 1,163 |
| 2013 | — | 32 | 1,036 |
| 2012 | — | 40 | 1,054 |
| 2011 | — | 23 | 798 |
| 2010 | — | 40 | 1,909 |
Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations
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