The JOURNAL of NURSING HOME RESEARCH (JNHR) is a new peer-reviewed international journal that considers for publication original articles in the field of Nursing Home. The JNHR aims to convey current knowledge of best practices in nursing home and to further connect research and clinical practice in nursing home. The journal provides its readers with the multidisciplinary information needed to enhance their skill in care to nursing home residents. The Journal features high quality research articles on clinical, epidemiological or social subjects from scientists or practitioners working in nursing home and related fields.