JMIR Aging, an open access journal focused on digital health and aging, has announced the launch of a new section dedicated to “Advance Care Planning for Older Adults.” This addition is intended to provide a platform for research examining how digital health technologies can support older adults in making informed decisions about future health care needs and facilitate the active involvement of caregivers in this process.
The section will explore a range of topics related to the use of technology in advance care planning, including:
• Informed decision-making in aging populations
• Caregiver integration and support
• Technological innovation and implementation
• Evaluation and outcomes measurement
• Ethical considerations
• Equity and accessibility
The editorial team noted that the introduction of this section responds to the growing emphasis on respecting individual autonomy and ensuring person-centered care. Digital health tools present opportunities to enhance how older adults and their caregivers approach and engage in advance care planning, and the new section is positioned as a resource for researchers, clinicians, caregivers, and policymakers working in this field.
JMIR Aging holds a Journal Impact Factor of 5.0, ranking it first in Gerontology and within the first quartile (Q1) in both Gerontology and Geriatrics & Gerontology, according to the 2024 Journal Citation Reports by Clarivate. The journal also has a CiteScore of 6.5, placing it in the top quartile across several health and medical subject areas indexed by Scopus.
The journal is indexed in PubMed, PubMed Central, MEDLINE, and the Science Citation Index Expanded, and publishes original research, viewpoints, and reviews with a focus on digital health and aging.
Researchers are invited to submit manuscripts addressing the intersection of digital health and advance care planning for older adults through the JMIR Aging website.
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