Impact Factor
2.89
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.54
504 total citations
h5-index
24
h5 depth signal
Cited share
49.7%
163 of 328
Total citations
504
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.59
External metric anchor
Self-citation
5.4%
27 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
351
Turkey
88
Canada
67
China
58
Australia
15
Citing Fields of Research
Wounds & Ulcers
1,015
Dermatology
156
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
103
Healthcare Policy
73
Patient Care
55
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
3,534
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
328
163 cited publications
Last 12 months
163
13.6 publications/month
Open access share
11.0%
18 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
351 citing publications
Leading citing field
Wounds & Ulcers
1,015 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
14 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v13n1, Jan./Feb. 2000-
v13n1, Jan./Feb. 2000-
v13n1,Jan./Feb. 2000-v13n5,Sept./Oct. 2000
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Wounds & Ulcers
Broad Categories
Nursing
Wounds & Ulcers
MeSH Descriptors
Pressure Ulcer
Wound Healing
Wounds and Injuries
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1097/asw.0000000000000539
Open DOI
“I Expected Pain, But I Found Hope…”: Orthopedic Patients’ Experiences With Negative Pressure Wound Therapy: A Qualitative Study
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to explore the experiences of orthopedic patients undergoing negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT). METHODS: This study used a descriptive qualitative design. The authors conducted semi-structured, in-depth i...
02
DOI 10.1097/asw.0000000000000534
Open DOI
Development and Validation of an Educational Game to Assist Nurses in Assessing, Preventing, and Treating Intestinal Peristomal Skin Complications in Brazil
OBJECTIVE: To develop and validate an educational game to guide nurses in the assessment, prevention, and treatment of intestinal peristomal skin complications. METHODS: The game was evaluated by 67 nurses using the Delphi technique and ...
03
DOI 10.1097/asw.0000000000000531
Open DOI
Health Outcomes and Medical Response in Military Maneuvers: A Study of Morbidity, Treatment, and Evacuation
INTRODUCTION: Military maneuvers represent a health care challenge: They are essential for preventing occupational accidents and providing rapid and appropriate care for injuries and conditions resulting from physical exertion and extrem...
04
DOI 10.1097/asw.0000000000000533
Open DOI
Prevention of Pressure Injuries in Surgical Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
OBJECTIVE: Pressure injuries (PIs) are common yet preventable complications in surgical patients, but the effectiveness of prevention strategies remains uncertain. This review systematically evaluates randomized controlled trials to synt...
05
DOI 10.1097/asw.0000000000000532
Open DOI
Tumescent Versus Non-Tumescent Technique in Split-Thickness Skin-Graft Harvesting: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
OBJECTIVE: Taking a split-thickness skin graft (STSG) is a common reconstructive procedure, but the donor site often causes patients significant pain and bleeding. The authors investigated whether the tumescent technique is a better, saf...
06
DOI 10.1097/asw.0000000000000523
Open DOI
Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Part of a Tetrad of Follicular Occlusion Disorders
Follicular occlusion disorders (FOD) represent a tetrad of chronic, recurrent inflammatory conditions united by a common pathophysiologic mechanism: follicular hyperkeratosis leading to occlusion, rupture, and subsequent abscess or sinus...
07
DOI 10.1097/asw.0000000000000527
Open DOI
Managing Complex Wounds After Treatment Failure: Patterns Identified in an Advanced Wound Healing Center
Chronic wounds remain a significant clinical challenge despite advances in dressings, biologics, and adjunctive therapies. Patients referred to advanced wound centers following unsuccessful treatment often demonstrate recurring and poten...
08
DOI 10.1097/asw.0000000000000528
Open DOI
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Update: From Stepwise Treatment to Phenotype-Driven Care
Was not provided for this article.
09
DOI 10.1097/asw.0000000000000529
Open DOI
Do Not Focus on the Code Number: Focus on the Code Description
Was not provided for this article.
10
DOI 10.1097/asw.0000000000000524
Open DOI
Hypochlorous Acid: Considerations for Use in Skin Care and Skin Preparation
Hypochlorous acid (HOCl) is endogenously produced by neutrophils, macrophages, and other cells of the innate immune system and acts as a natural antiseptic. The active components are chlorine and reactive oxygen species in the form of a ...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Title from cover.
Also issued online.