(Press-News.org) (TORONTO, April 22, 2025) JMIR Aging, a leading open access journal focused on digital health and aging, announced the launch of a new dedicated section on “Advance Care Planning for Older Adults.” This timely addition will provide a crucial platform for cutting-edge research examining how digital health tools can empower older adults in making informed decisions about their future health care needs and actively involve their caregivers in this vital process.
This new section will delve into the innovative ways technology can support personalized advance care planning, including but not limited to:
• Informed decision-making in aging populations
• Caregiver integration and support
• Caregiver support and engagement
• Technological innovation and implementation
• Evaluation and outcomes measurement
• Ethical considerations
• Equity and accessibility
"We are excited to introduce this dedicated section on Advance Care Planning for Older Adults," said JMIR Aging’s editorial team. "Given the increasing importance of respecting individual autonomy and ensuring person-centered care, digital health offers significant potential to transform how older adults and their caregivers approach and engage in advance care planning. This new section will be a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, caregivers, and policymakers seeking to advance this critical area."
JMIR Aging boasts a significant impact in the field, holding a Journal Impact Factor of 5.0, ranking it as the #1 journal in Gerontology and a Q1 journal in both Gerontology and Geriatrics & Gerontology, according to the Journal Citation Reports 2024 from Clarivate. The journal also has a strong CiteScore of 6.5, placing it in the top quartile (Q1) across multiple health and medical subject areas within Scopus.
Indexed in major databases, including PubMed, PubMed Central, MEDLINE, and the Science Citation Index Expanded, JMIR Aging reaches a broad audience of physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, advanced clinical practitioners, patients, and caregivers. The journal publishes original research, viewpoints, and reviews, contributing significantly to the evidence base in digital health and aging.
Researchers are invited to submit their high-quality work exploring the intersection of digital health and advance care planning for older adults to this new section of the journal. Submissions can be made through the journal website at JMIR Aging.
About JMIR Publications
JMIR Publications is a leading open access publisher of digital health research and a champion of open science. With a focus on author advocacy and research amplification, JMIR Publications partners with researchers to advance their careers and maximize the impact of their work. As a technology organization with publishing at its core, we provide innovative tools and resources that go beyond traditional publishing, supporting researchers at every step of the dissemination process. Our portfolio features a range of peer-reviewed journals, including the renowned Journal of Medical Internet Research.
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JMIR Aging launches new section focused on advance care planning for older adults
2025-04-22
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