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Research in Nursing & Health

Research in Nursing & Health (RINAH) is a general research journal devoted to the publication of a wide range of research that informs the practice of nursing and other health disciplines. The editors invite reports of research describing problems and testing interventions related to health science, health care, and self-care, clinical organization, and administration.

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Subject Nursing
Impact Factor 2.4
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0160-6891
eISSN 1098-240X
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Open Access fee required for optional Open Access publication; amount not specified. All color figures are reproduced at no cost to authors.

Submission Instructions

Research in Nursing & Health accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Protocols

Cover Letter A separately submitted cover letter is required. The cover letter must describe each author’s specific contribution, affirm that the manuscript has not been published or submitted elsewhere, and describe any supplemental materials uploaded with the manuscript.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract may be up to 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured. Abstract must conclude with either a "Patient or Public Contribution" paragraph or a "No Patient or Public Contribution" paragraph, and three to five keywords must follow the abstract.
Manuscript Main text, excluding title page, abstract, references, tables, and figures, must not exceed 5500 words. Manuscript must provide an introduction and methods as for a research report and include discussion sections covering Progress to Date and Lessons Learned. Three to five keywords must appear after the abstract, and the manuscript must not include results intended for later publication.
References References must follow APA Style. DOI numbers must be included for all sources for which they are available.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables must not be embedded in the main text document and must be submitted as separate files. Figure captions must be provided in word processor text rather than included in the image itself.
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Recent Publications

Fatal Flaw or Fixable? Common Methodological Issues in Manuscript Preparation and Review

Alla Sikorskii, Jennifer Henderson, Eileen T. Lake

10.1002/nur.70136
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Living With Cancer‐Related Stigma Among Female Breast Cancer Survivors in Indonesia: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Leni Merdawati, Made Satya Nugraha Gautama, Fillia Putri, dr. Daan Khambri, Ns. Esthika Ariany Maisa, Najwa Hanifah, Gaviota Khalish, Winnie Kwok Wei So

10.1002/nur.70131
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Combining Content Validation and Cognitive Interviewing: A Methodological Approach for New Instrument Development

Allison Squires, Lauren Gerchow, Kathy Sliwinski, Jason Fletcher

10.1002/nur.70132
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Prehabilitation for Adults Undergoing Lower‐Extremity Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Yi Zhang, Na Zhou, Huilin Yu, Lijie Qiao

10.1002/nur.70130
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Engaging With Interdisciplinary Organizations Outside of Health Care: A Nurse Historian's Perspective

Julie Fairman

10.1002/nur.70137
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

4 days submission to first decision (median).

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Is a cover letter required?

Submissions should be accompanied by a separately submitted cover letter describing the specific contribution of each author, affirming that the manuscript has not been published and is not under consideration elsewhere, and describing any supplemental materials uploaded with the manuscript.

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What are the publication costs?

Optional Open Access publication is available upon payment of an Open Access fee; amount not specified.

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Research Topics

Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes Nursing Education, Practice, and Leadership Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum Health Sciences Research and Education Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Nursing education and management Infant Development and Preterm Care Health disparities and outcomes Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare Health, psychology, and well-being Health Policy Implementation Science Behavioral Health and Interventions Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation Health and Wellbeing Research Family Support in Illness Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout