Journal of Child Health Care : for Professionals Working with Children in the Hospital and Community
Overview
The Journal of Child Health Care is a professional publication dedicated to professionals working with children in both hospital and community settings. It provides a platform for the dissemination of research, evidence-based practice, and innovative approaches to promote the health and well-being of children. The journal covers a wide range of topics including pediatric nursing, child development, family-centered care, and the management of childhood illnesses. It serves as a valuable resource for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in providing optimal care
Details
Details
Abbr.
J Child Health Care
Publisher
Sage Publications
Start
1997
End
Continuing
Frequency
Quarterly
p-ISSN
1367-4935
e-ISSN
1741-2889
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Specialties
Nursing
Pediatrics
Health Services
Pediatrics
Health Services
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 7562
48
SJR / Ranks: 7329
613
CiteScore / Ranks: 7049
3.80
JIF / Ranks: 5372
1.9
Recent Articles
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Karst J, Miller M, Simpson P, Hoag J, Bingen K
J Child Health Care
. 2025 Mar;
:13674935251326787.
PMID: 40079824
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is associated with neurocognitive impairment, and routine cognitive and academic screening is recommended. Traditional reports following testing are often not health literate, limiting the usefulness of...
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Guttoo P, Olsavsky A, Ralph J, Bajwa R, Lipak K, Adewumi A, et al.
J Child Health Care
. 2025 Feb;
:13674935251324607.
PMID: 40009877
This cross-sectional study explores the types of preventive and chronic care survivors of childhood cancer and pediatric bone marrow transplant receive from their primary care providers. We also identified barriers...
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Hay S, ONeill J
J Child Health Care
. 2025 Feb;
:13674935251321531.
PMID: 40009595
Cardiac procedures can be overwhelming for children and parents, with a lack of literature surrounding how healthcare professionals can assist parents in preparing young children for such procedures. This exploratory...
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Souza D, Nascimento R, Ferrer A, Souza M, Rossato L, Damiao E
J Child Health Care
. 2025 Jan;
:13674935251318073.
PMID: 39883586
The aim of this study was to understand the family perception and emotional impacts on caregivers of children with chronic conditions who remained hospitalized in intensive care units for an...
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Mackay L, Dewan T, Asaad L, Buchanan F, Hayden K, Montgomery L, et al.
J Child Health Care
. 2025 Jan;
:13674935241312299.
PMID: 39881559
Children with medical complexity (CMC) are regularly admitted to inpatient care units to receive medical care. While admissions for CMC and their parents can negatively impact their health and well-being,...
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Staab J, Tong S, Gerson J, Simonsen C
J Child Health Care
. 2025 Jan;
:13674935241312989.
PMID: 39760385
There can be adverse psychosocial outcomes for children who have negative healthcare experiences. Identifying children's risk for experiencing elevated distress early on when entering the healthcare setting would allow targeted,...
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Murphy M, Fulham-McQuillan H, Higgins A, Brenner M
J Child Health Care
. 2025 Jan;
:13674935241312722.
PMID: 39760316
The onset of childhood cancer is sudden and unexpected, and the effect on the family unit can be enormous as they embark on a major life transition. Families of children...
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Screti C, Atkinson L, Shaw R, Muhammed R, Heath G
J Child Health Care
. 2024 Dec;
:13674935241310893.
PMID: 39704083
Treatment adherence is important but challenging for young people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Behavioural interventions may support adherence, leading to improved condition management. This review aimed to evaluate interventions...
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Obeidat H, Al-Oran H, Hjazeen G, Dwairej D, Obeidat A, Omari F, et al.
J Child Health Care
. 2024 Dec;
:13674935241309509.
PMID: 39693210
Type 1 diabetes mellitus in children is one of the most common chronic health conditions, requiring constant monitoring and care. Living with children who are diagnosed with chronic illness affects...