About the Journal
Aging Care and Gerontological Nursing (ACGN) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal focused on nursing practice, education, management, and policy for older adults. Its scope includes gerontological nursing practice, long-term and community-based care, quality and safety, professional development, and the ethical and policy dimensions of aging care.
ACGN aims to advance the science and practice of gerontological nursing through scholarly exchange. ACGN invites Original Research Articles, Review Articles, Brief Reports, and Book Reviews, etc., that address key issues in aging care across diverse health and social care settings. Particular attention is given to studies that examine person-centred and inclusive approaches to care, as well as the translation of research into practice and policy.
The journal covers, but is not limited to, the following topics:
1. Gerontological Nursing Practice and Care Delivery
- Nursing assessment, care planning, and interventions for older adults
- Nursing care for older adults with disabilities, dementia, and complex care needs
- Nursing management of geriatric syndromes
- End-of-life and palliative nursing care
2. Long-Term Care and Community-Based Nursing
- Nursing in long-term care facilities
- Community and home-based nursing for older adults
- Transitional care and integrated nursing services
- Telehealth and technology-supported nursing care
3. Nursing Management, Quality, and Safety
- Nursing leadership and workforce development
- Quality improvement in gerontological nursing
- Patient safety and risk management
4. Nursing Education and Professional Development
- Gerontological nursing education
- Competency development and continuing education
- Simulation and innovative teaching in nursing
5. Policy, Ethics, and Social Dimensions of Aging Care
- Aging care policy and long-term care systems
- Ethical issues in nursing care for older adults
- Family caregiving and person-centred care
- Cultural diversity and inclusion in aging care
