Journal of Integrative Nursing and Palliative Care

ISSN: 3006-5550
DOI Prefix: 10.51847

Journal of Integrative Nursing and Palliative Care (JINPC) is an open-access scholarly journal dedicated to advancing nursing knowledge and patient-centered healthcare through the publication of high-quality, evidence-based research and scholarly contributions.

The journal supports scientific exchange and interdisciplinary dialogue that strengthen clinical practice, nursing education, supportive care, and evidence-informed healthcare delivery.

JINPC welcomes original research, reviews, and scholarly contributions across integrative nursing, palliative and end-of-life care, symptom management, supportive care, nursing education, community and patient-centered care, and emerging developments relevant to nursing and healthcare, including digital health and responsible applications of artificial intelligence in healthcare practice.

The journal follows a rigorous double-blind peer-review process and is committed to scientific integrity, editorial transparency, and internationally aligned publication ethics standards.

Published biannually by Galaxy Publisher.

Latest Articles
The Relationship between Intensive Care Nurses’ Perceptions of a Good Death and End-of-Life Care Attitudes: A Cross-Sectional Study
The Relationship between Intensive Care Nurses’ Perceptions of a Good Death and End-of-Life Care Attitudes: A Cross-Sectional Study
Written by Michelle Tan   Published on Issue 1 Vol 7, 2026
Intensive care environments are characterized by high levels of technical and emotional complexity, where nursing staff routinely encounter patient mortality. Throughout this process, the quality of care delivered is directly shaped by nurses’ viewpoints on what constitutes a good death, as well as their overall attitudes and practical behaviors regarding end-of-life care. Investigating how these components interact is critical for advancing the standards of holistic end-of-life care. A descript Read More

Experiences of Advance Care Planning Among Patients, Family Caregivers, and Healthcare Providers: A Qualitative Study
Experiences of Advance Care Planning Among Patients, Family Caregivers, and Healthcare Providers: A Qualitative Study
Written by Nora Schneider   Published on Issue 1 Vol 7, 2026
Advance care planning (ACP) helps ensure that medical care respects patients’ personal preferences while enhancing the quality of end-of-life care. However, utilization remains restricted and is routinely prompted by medical emergencies, especially within collectivist cultures where family interconnectedness and emotional resilience influence engagement. There is still limited empirical research exploring how patients, their relatives, and clinicians experience ACP within non-Western medical env Read More

Clinical Characteristics and Management of Recurrent Low-Risk Abdominal Pain in the Emergency Department
Clinical Characteristics and Management of Recurrent Low-Risk Abdominal Pain in the Emergency Department
Written by Ji-eun Choi   Published on Issue 1 Vol 7, 2026
The primary driver for emergency department (ED) consultations is abdominal pain. A significant portion of these individuals present with cyclical symptoms linked to non-critical etiologies, such as gut-brain interaction disorders. This preliminary investigation aimed to outline the clinical profiles of patients experiencing recurrent, low-risk abdominal pain, focusing on pain intensity, clinical management, biopsychosocial elements, opioid utilization, and 30-day readmission frequencies. Adult Read More

Ethical Issues in Palliative Care for Patients with Chronic Diseases: A Systematic Review of Nursing Perspectives
Ethical Issues in Palliative Care for Patients with Chronic Diseases: A Systematic Review of Nursing Perspectives
Written by Aisha Bello   Published on Issue 1 Vol 7, 2026
The global rise in chronic conditions requiring prolonged management underscores the urgent need for optimized palliative care. Although nursing professionals are central to delivering this care, they routinely face ethical dilemmas, complex clinical decisions, and occupational burnout. This systematic review synthesizes and groups international data regarding nurses’ ethical viewpoints, dilemmas, and systemic interventions within both institutional hospital units and home-care environments. The Read More

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