As a result of the significant disruption that is being caused by the COVID-19 pandemic we are very aware that many researchers will have difficulty in meeting the timelines associated with our peer review process during normal times. Please do let us know if you need additional time. Our systems will continue to remind you of the original timelines but we intend to be highly flexible at this time.
Aims and scope
BMC Geriatrics is an open access journal publishing original peer-reviewed research articles in all aspects of the health and healthcare of older people, including the effects of healthcare systems and policies. The journal also welcomes research focused on the aging process, including cellular, genetic, and physiological processes and cognitive modifications.
Featured Content: March 2021
Research: Epidemiology and associated factors of polypharmacy in older patients in primary care: a northern Italian cross-sectional study
Developing strategies to reduce polypharmacy and its harmful consequences by studying its epidemiology and associated factors showed that the prevalence of polypharmacy, potentially inappropriate medications and major drug-drug interactions was considerable.
Research: Exploring rehabilitation potential in older people living with frailty: a qualitative focus group study
Rehabilitation interventions are frequently cited as key in supporting frail older people’s recovery and clinicians are required to make decisions about a patient’s potential to respond to rehabilitation determining their access to services. This study aims to explore perspectives on the concept of rehabilitation potential and how it is assessed in acute healthcare settings.
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A systematic review of the evidence for deprescribing interventions among older people living with frailty
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The performance of balance exercises during daily tooth brushing is not sufficient to improve balance and muscle strength in healthy older adults
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Malnutrition and depression as predictors for 30-day unplanned readmission in older patient: a prospective cohort study to develop 7-point scoring system
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Can volunteer medical visit companions support older adults in the United States?
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Pain in elderly people with severe dementia: A systematic review of behavioural pain assessment tools
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Early and late signs that precede dying among older persons in nursing homes: the multidisciplinary team’s perspective
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A best practice fall prevention exercise program to improve balance, strength / power, and psychosocial health in older adults: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
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Is the Timed Up and Go test a useful predictor of risk of falls in community dwelling older adults: a systematic review and meta- analysis
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A standard procedure for creating a frailty index
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Top Altmetric Articles of 2020
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Annual Journal Metrics
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Speed
77 days to first decision for reviewed manuscripts only
66 days to first decision for all manuscripts
199 days from submission to acceptance
18 days from acceptance to publicationCitation Impact
3.077 - 2-year Impact Factor
3.822 - 5-year Impact Factor
1.755 - Source Normalized Impact per Paper (SNIP)
1.367 - SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)Usage
2,435,863 Downloads
3,617 Altmetric mentions
