Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing
Elsevier BV · US · ISSN 10899472
SJR Q1
What the numbers say
Output rose markedly while per-paper citedness eased.
Field-weighted citation impact moved from 0.63 to 0.57. If you want high citation visibility per article, consider this trend when choosing a venue. Output grew sharply while citation impact fell. Expect that individual articles are generally receiving fewer citations than before. Music Therapy and Health rose from 9.7% to 13.7% of what the journal runs. If your work is on music therapy in clinical settings, the journal is publishing more of that material now. Authors from US went from 60.8% down to 49.0%. If reaching a primarily US readership is important, check how the audience mix has shifted.
Citation metrics
SJR quartile
Q1
SJR score
0.55
Citations / doc (2y)
1.95
h-index
58
Based on the Scopus and OpenAlex citation graphs. We do not provide Clarivate’s JCR Impact Factor.
Output and citation impact
Whether citation performance keeps up as output grows.
PapersField-weighted impact
2018
228
0.63
2019
276
0.54
2020
180
0.94
2021
258
0.77
2022
291
1.00
2023
280
0.91
2024
397
0.88
2025
425
0.57
Topic shift
Share in the last 24 months (2024-09 – 2026-08) versus the previous 24 (2022-09 – 2024-08).
Rising
- Music Therapy and Health9.7%→13.7%+4.0%pPrevNow
- Nausea and vomiting management3.8%→7.4%+3.6%pPrevNow
- Academic Publishing and Open Access0.0%→3.3%+3.3%pPrevNow
- Enhanced Recovery After Surgery5.9%→8.8%+2.8%pPrevNow
- Thermal Regulation in Medicine4.6%→7.4%+2.8%pPrevNow
Falling
- Nursing education and management4.6%→0.0%−4.6%pPrevNow
- Anesthesia and Pain Management11.3%→6.9%−4.5%pPrevNow
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes15.1%→12.9%−2.3%pPrevNow
- Pain Management and Opioid Use2.2%→0.0%−2.2%pPrevNow
Terms appearing more often
Wording in recent paper titles that stands out against the journal's own baseline.
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Author countries
Last 24 months (2024-09 – 2026-08) against the previous 24 (2022-09 – 2024-08).
- US60.8%→49.0%−11.8%pPrevNow
- TR17.9%→24.6%+6.7%pPrevNow
- CN12.6%→17.6%+5.0%pPrevNow
- IN0.0%→2.4%+2.4%pPrevNow
- GB0.0%→2.0%+2.0%pPrevNow
- IR2.3%→1.8%−0.4%pPrevNow
Top 5 institutions
Top 5 institutions publishing in this journal, 2018 – 2026.
Recently published
20The 20 most recent papers — not the full list.
1
Article2026
Improving the Perioperative Outpatient Patient Experience: How Pre-op and PACU Made a DifferenceElizabeth Curtis*
General Health ProfessionsHealth Professions
2
Article2026
Nursing Research on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting: A Bibliometric AnalysisNa Li, Qin Hu, Qinghong Xia*
SurgeryMedicine
3
Article2026
Impact of Specialty-Trained Perioperative Nurses on Operative Time, Costs, and Complications in Otolaryngologic SurgeryFulya Bozdemir Çakıcı*, Kerimcan Çakıcı, Züleyha Seki, Ozan Gökdoğan
SurgeryMedicine
4
Article2026
Modern Anesthesia Delivery and Waste Gas Exposure: Implications for Perianesthesia NursesAmy Berardinelli*
Health, Toxicology and MutagenesisEnvironmental Science
5
Article2026
Effect of Active Rewarming on Normothermia, Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes in Elective Cesarean Section: A Randomized Controlled TrialSinem Öztürkler*, Yasemin Özhanlı, Aycan Şahin, Ayşegül Şimşek, Ayberk Çakır
Critical Care and Intensive Care MedicineMedicine
6
Article2026
Investigation of Early Mobilization After Surgery with Bibliometric Analysis MethodKÜBRA CAN*, Seçil TAYLAN*, Barış Özdere*, Göknur Parlak*, Fatma Eti̇ Aslan*
SurgeryMedicine
7
Article2026
Intraoperative Noise Isolation as an Opioid-Sparing Strategy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysisGang Deng, MengPing Tian, Fang Wang, Hong Lai, Cheng Chen, Jian Xiong*
Social PsychologyPsychology
8
Article2026
Feasibility of Prone Emergence From General Anesthesia in Patients With Obesity Undergoing Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography: A Case SeriesYang-Yang Xia, Zhiyu Yin, Liming Yang, Wenqing Ruan, Jian-Gang Song, Xing Li*
Anesthesiology and Pain MedicineMedicine
9
Article2026
Respecting Autonomy while Nudging: A Phenomenological Study of TENS Use in Post-anesthesia CareS. Diwan*, Anna Forsberg, Paulin Andréll, Axel Wolf, Pether Jildenstål
OASurgeryMedicine
10
Article2026
Understanding Emotional Reactions to Elective Surgical Cancellations: Perspectives From Patients and Patient Relatives—A Descriptive and Cross-sectional StudyYasemin Uslu, Eylem Toğluk Yiğitoğlu, Özkan Karadede*, Hatice Şeremet
EpidemiologyMedicine
11
12
Article2026
Incidence and Risk Factors of Emergence Delirium in Children Undergoing Orthopedic Surgery: A Secondary Analysis of Postanesthesia Care Unit DataYichen Chen, Jann Foster, Man‐Ling Wang, Virginia Schmied, Wenpeng You, Anne Marks, Hsiao‐Yean Chiu
Critical Care and Intensive Care MedicineMedicine
13
Article2026
The Effect of Abdominal Massage in Preventing Constipation After Orthopedic Surgery: A Systematic ReviewKübra Kaya*, Aynur Koyuncu, Ayla Yava
GastroenterologyMedicine
14
Article2026
Prevalence and Risk Factors for Postoperative Thirst Intensity in Adult Patients Following General Anesthesia: A Cross-sectional StudyHao-Yue Gan, Hua-Ping Huang, Huan Yu, Jia-Jia Cheng, Mei He*
SurgeryMedicine
15
Article2026
Nursing Management of Acute Airway Hyperresponsiveness and Stenosis in a Pediatric Patient Undergoing Adjustable Spinal Device Surgery: A Case ReportRuocui Zhang*, Minling Ding, Qing Wang, Zhu Y, Yue Sun, Zhuanyun Zhang*
Pulmonary and Respiratory MedicineMedicine
16
Article2026
Connected but Distracted: Nomophobia in the Operating Room and Its Impact on Teamwork, Awareness, and DistractionHazel Keskin*, Özlem Er*
Sociology and Political ScienceSocial Sciences
17
Article2026
Environmental Sustainability in Surgical Care Settings: A Qualitative Meta-Syntheses of Healthcare Professionals’ ExperiencesSeçil Taylan, Fatma Dilek Turan*, Kızbes Meral Kiliç, İlknur Özkan
Health, Toxicology and MutagenesisEnvironmental Science
18
Article2026
Navigating Modern Intravenous Fluid Therapy in Critical CareAngela D Pal*
Pulmonary and Respiratory MedicineMedicine
19
Article2026
Improving Airway Safety and Efficiency in Autologous Fat Injection Laryngoplasty: A Nurse-Led Quality Improvement InitiativeLiqun Meng*, X Xu, Haiou Qi, Jing Ye, Mei‐Yan Xu, Li Qian
PhysiologyMedicine
20
Article2026
Anesthetic Management of Cesarean Section in a Patient With Mucopolysaccharidosis VI (MPS VI): A Case ReportZheng-Bin Pan, Changcheng Lv, Fang Sheng*
PhysiologyMedicine
Most cited
20Top 20 most cited, 2018 – 2026.
1
ArticleCitations 1292018
Effects of Virtual Reality and External Cold and Vibration on Pain in 7- to 12-Year-Old Children During Phlebotomy: A Randomized Controlled TrialGülçin Özalp Gerçeker*, Şeyda Binay, Elif Bılsın, Ayşe Kahraman, Hatice Bal Yılmaz
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child HealthMedicine
2
ReviewCitations 1122018
Cancellation of Surgeries: Integrative ReviewNarmeen Al Talalwah*, Kimberly McIltrot
Emergency Medical ServicesHealth Professions
3
ReviewCitations 1012022
A Systematic Review of Race, Sex, and Socioeconomic Status Differences in Postoperative Pain and Pain ManagementKesha L Thurston, Sarah Jingying Zhang, Bryan A. Wilbanks, Rebecca Billings, Edwin N. Aroke
Anesthesiology and Pain MedicineMedicine
4
ArticleCitations 982019
The Effect of Virtual Reality and Kaleidoscope on Pain and Anxiety Levels During Venipuncture in ChildrenTuba Koç Özkan*, Filiz Polat
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child HealthMedicine
5
ArticleCitations 862019
Effect of Lavender Oil on the Anxiety of Patients Before Breast SurgeryAyşe Beyliklioğlu, Sevban Arslan*
Sensory SystemsNeuroscience
6
ArticleCitations 812020
The Exacerbation of Burnout During COVID-19: A Major Concern for Nurse SafetyJacqueline Ross*
OAClinical PsychologyPsychology
7
ArticleCitations 692020
The Effects of a Therapeutic Play/Play Therapy Program on the Fear and Anxiety Levels of Hospitalized Children After Liver TransplantationMürşide Zengın*, Emriye Hilal Yayan, Mehmet Emin Düken
Clinical PsychologyPsychology
8
ArticleCitations 682020
Evaluation of Depression and Anxiety Levels and Related Factors Among Operating Theater Workers During the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) PandemicErsin Köksal, Burhan Dost*, Özlem Terzi, Yasemin Burcu Üstün, Selçuk Özdin, Sezgin Bilgin
OAClinical PsychologyPsychology
9
ReviewCitations 642018
Risk Factors for Perioperative Hypothermia: A Literature ReviewShawn Collins*, Marisa Budds, C. Fay Raines, Vallire D. Hooper
Critical Care and Intensive Care MedicineMedicine
10
ArticleCitations 602019
Using a Virtual Reality Headset to Decrease Pain Felt During a Venipuncture Procedure in ChildrenAyla İrem Aydın, Nurcan Özyazıcıoğlu
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child HealthMedicine
11
ArticleCitations 592021
Preoperative Anxiety Levels in Surgical Patients: A Comparison of Three Different Scale ScoresHesna Gürler*, Meryem Yılmaz, Kübra Erturhan Türk
Social PsychologyPsychology
12
ArticleCitations 582020
The Impact of Preoperative Patient Anxiety on Postoperative Anxiety and Quality of Recovery After Orthopaedic SurgeryViktor Andersson, Josefine Bergstrand, Åsa Engström*, Silje Gustafsson
Social PsychologyPsychology
13
ArticleCitations 572020
The Effects of Intraoperative Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Virtual Reality Application on Anxiety, Vital Signs, and Satisfaction: A Randomized Controlled TrialGul Sahin*, Tülay Başak
Social PsychologyPsychology
14
ArticleCitations 562018
Aromatherapy for Preoperative Anxiety: A Pilot StudyCandace Jaruzel*, Mathew J. Gregoski, Martina Mueller, Amanda Faircloth, Teresa J. Kelechi
Social PsychologyPsychology
15
ArticleCitations 542021
The Effect of Using Virtual Reality During Breast Biopsy on Pain and Anxiety: A Randomized Controlled TrialDilek Karaman*, Nurten Taşdemir
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child HealthMedicine
16
ReviewCitations 542023
Global Prevalence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in the Elderly and Related Factors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis StudyTina Ghavami, Mohsen Kazeminia, Nassim Ahmadi, Fatemeh Rajati*
PhysiologyMedicine
17
ArticleCitations 522020
The Effect of Music Therapy, Hand Massage, and Kaleidoscope Usage on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting, Pain, Fear, and Stress in Children: A Randomized Controlled TrialMuhammet Bulut, Dilek Küçük Alemdar*, Azime Bulut, Gül Şalcı
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child HealthMedicine
18
ArticleCitations 502018
Postoperative Recovery After General and Regional Anesthesia in Patients Undergoing Day Surgery: A Mixed Methods StudyUlrica Nilsson, Maria Jaensson, Karuna Dahlberg, Karin Hugelius
OASurgeryMedicine
19
ArticleCitations 492022
The Effect of Virtual Reality Glasses and Stress Balls on Pain and Vital Findings During Transrectal Prostate Biopsy: A Randomized Controlled TrialHasan Genç*, Medet Korkmaz, Abdullah Akkurt
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child HealthMedicine
20
ReviewCitations 492022
Parental Presence at Induction of Anesthesia to Reduce Anxiety: A Systematic Research and Meta-AnalysisMichael C. Shih, Phillip R Elvis, Shaun A. Nguyen, Emily Brennan, Clarice S. Clemmens
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child HealthMedicine
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