Aims and Scope – Sri Lanka Journal of Geriatrics and Gerontology
The Sri Lanka Journal of Geriatrics and Gerontology is a bi annualy published, peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary journal dedicated to advancing knowledge, practice, and policy in the field of aging. It serves as a platform for clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and allied health professionals engaged in geriatric care and age-related research, particularly within the South Asian context.
The journal aims to:
- Promote academic and clinical excellence in geriatric and gerontological practice.
- Foster interdisciplinary dialogue and research on the biological, psychological, social, and cultural aspects of aging.
- Highlight innovations and challenges in elder care specific to Sri Lanka and the Global South.
- Support evidence-based policymaking and service development for older persons.
Scope of the journal includes,
- Geriatric medicine, clinical care and gerontology
- Healthy aging and preventatiive care
- Palliative and end-of-life care
- Socioeconomic and policy issues related to aging
- Family dynamics and caregiver support
- Technological innovations in elder care
- Education and training in geriatrics and gerontology
