International Journal of General Practice Nursing
International Journal of General Practice Nursing (IJGPN) is an international, peer reviewed and open access journal that seeks to promote the development of nursing career. Articles which reflect the dynamics of nursing science and technology, summarize the progress of nursing scientific research, report new nursing knowledge and new technologies, display nursing scientific research achievements and advanced experience are encouraged to be submitted as original article, review, case report, short communication and letters. The covered topics include, but are not limited to: decision making, reviews, monographs and reviews in nursing, clinical research, nursing management, survey research, nursing education, health education, community nursing, case nursing, etc.
Special Issue Editors
Chaoliang Tang
Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, University of Science and Technology of China, China; Department of Anesthesiology, Anhui Provincial Cancer Hospital, China
Interests: Clinical anesthesia, anesthesia nursing, cancer pain management, perioperative medicine, neuroscience, and engineering preparation of novel nanomaterials
Yefei Wang
Department of Anesthesiology, Anhui Provincial Cancer Hospital, China
Interests: Clinical anesthesia nursing, critical care nursing, perioperative pain management nursing under APS, and cancer pain nursing
Chao Wu
Department of Anesthesiology, Anhui Provincial Cancer Hospital, China
Interests: Anesthesia and immune function regulation, perioperative organ protection, pain diagnosis and treatment with nursing interventions, and intraoperative thermoregulation with nursing interventions
Yuyan Wu
Department of Nursing of The First People's Hospital of Hefei, China
Interests: Chronic geriatric care, sports rehabilitation, and nosocomial infection
Hassan Gamal Abdellatif
El-Sheikh Zayed Specialized Hospital, Specialized Medical Centers, Egyptian Ministry Of Health, Egypt
Interests: Cardiovascular, neurology, oncology, clinical pharmacy research
Xusheng Shi
Department of Critical Care Medicine, Liaocheng People's Hospital, China
Interests: Clinical nursing, critical care nursing, nursing education, evidence-based nursing, and acute skin failure
Special Issue on Perioperative Anesthesia Nursing for Elderly Patients: Call for Papers
With the deepening of the global aging process, the proportion of elderly patients in the medical system is increasing day by day. These patients often suffer from multiple geriatric diseases, such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular conditions, coupled with a decline in physiological functions. This makes them face higher risks and challenges during the perioperative period. Under such circumstances, precise, professional, and comprehensive anesthesia nursing is of great importance for ensuring the safety of elderly patients during the perioperative period, reducing postoperative complications, and promoting postoperative recovery. It has become a key area that urgently needs in-depth research and practice. Therefore, the International Journal of General Practice Nursing is pleased to announce a special issue focused on perioperative anesthesia nursing for elderly patients. This special issue aims to provide a platform for professionals in related fields to showcase cutting-edge findings, share practical experiences, and discuss hot topics.
Scope of Submission
- Preoperative Nursing Assessment for Elderly Patients
Submit articles on the care of elderly patients with cardiovascular and other geriatric diseases during the perioperative period.
- Intraoperative Nursing Interventions and Monitoring
Submit articles on the care of elderly patients with cardiovascular and other geriatric diseases during the perioperative period.
- Postoperative Nursing and Rehabilitation Guidance
Submit articles on the care of elderly patients with cardiovascular and other geriatric diseases during the perioperative period.
- Professional Development of Anesthesia Nursing Staff
Submit articles on the care of elderly patients with cardiovascular and other geriatric diseases during the perioperative period.
Submission Requirements
- All submissions must be original, unpublished work. The research methods should be scientifically rigorous, the data authentic and reliable. The conclusions should offer new insights and have practical or academic value for the field of anesthesia nursing in elderly patients during the perioperative period.
- The content must closely align with the theme of the special issue and adhere to the submission guidelines of the International Journal of General Practice Nursing. Ensure the structure is complete, the logic clear, and the language accurate and smooth. Avoid unnecessary jargon and ambiguities to enhance readability and facilitate academic exchange.
- Submissions using innovative research methods, interdisciplinary perspectives, or cutting-edge technologies like big data analysis will be given priority for publication, all else being equal.
Submission Methods and Key Dates
- Submission Method: Please submit your manuscripts through the online submission system of the International Journal of General Practice Nursing website. Indicate in the comments section that it is for the "Perioperative Anesthesia Nursing for Elderly Patients" special issue.
- Key Dates:
Submission Deadline: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Expected Publication Date: Monday, May 31, 2027
We warmly welcome experts, scholars, and clinical nursing staff engaged in the research and practice of perioperative anesthesia nursing for elderly patients to submit your manuscripts. The editorial team of the special issue will handle all submissions with fairness, rigor, and efficiency. Together, we aim to advance the field of perioperative anesthesia nursing for elderly patients, improve the quality of medical services for elderly patients, and safeguard the health and well - being of the elderly population. For any questions or submission - related inquiries, please feel free to contact the special issue editorial team.
Special Issue Editorial Team Contact: info@bbwpublisher.com
The Editorial Board of the International Journal of General Practice Nursing
May 31, 2025