Impact Factor
3.79
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
3.42
3,210 total citations
h5-index
48
h5 depth signal
Cited share
74.0%
728 of 984
Total citations
3,210
Citation footprint
Metric signal
2.12
External metric anchor
Self-citation
9.0%
289 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
China
928
United States
305
United Kingdom
235
Australia
162
Germany
136
Citing Fields of Research
Wounds & Ulcers
2,421
Abdominal Surgery
304
Antibiotic & Antibacterial Agents
297
Dermatology
190
Musculoskeletal Disorders
189
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
4,901
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
984
728 cited publications
Last 12 months
282
23.5 publications/month
Open access share
100.0%
282 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
China
928 citing publications
Leading citing field
Wounds & Ulcers
2,421 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
20 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v1n1, Apr. 2004-
v1n1, Apr. 2004-
Active Coverage
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Wounds & Ulcers
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
Medicalhelplines.com, Inc
Broad Categories
Traumatology
Wounds & Ulcers
MeSH Descriptors
Orthopedic Procedures
Traumatology
Wounds and Injuries
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1111/iwj.71066
Open DOI
National Clinician Survey of Outcomes for Trials in Surgical Wounds Healing by Secondary Intention ( SWHSI )
Surgical wounds healing by secondary intention are often complex, costly and slow to heal. Consistent outcome reporting ensures that interventional trials are directly comparable and less vulnerable to reporting bias, thereby enhancing t...
02
DOI 10.1111/iwj.71043
Open DOI
AI ‐Based Wound Measurement in a Telemedicine‐Style Workflow: Agreement With In‐Person Reference Measurements Compared With Individual Physicians and Expert Consensus
Accurate wound size measurement is essential for monitoring healing, yet visual estimates are variable—especially in telemedicine‐style assessments. To compare AI‐based wound size estimates with physician image‐based estimates using in‐p...
03
DOI 10.1111/iwj.71068
Open DOI
The Effect of 3D Printer and Moulage Use on Improving Stoma Care Knowledge and Skills in Nursing Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Stoma care is a vital skill that affects patients' quality of life; however, the shortcomings of traditional static models have limited tissue realism and produce fewer varied training scenarios. This research examines the impact of usin...
04
DOI 10.1111/iwj.71070
Open DOI
The Impact of Wound‐Related Pain on Quality of Life, Psychosocial Well‐Being and Pain Beliefs in Individuals With Chronic Lower Limb Wounds
Chronic lower limb wounds are frequently accompanied by persistent wound‐related pain (WRP), which can impair physical functioning, emotional well‐being and coping capacity. Despite its prevalence, the multidimensional impact of WRP rema...
05
DOI 10.1111/iwj.71073
Open DOI
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice Determinants of Wound Management Among Nurses and Midwives in Central Ethiopia: A Cross‐Sectional Study
Surgical site infection rates in Sub‐Saharan African tertiary hospitals remain high. As primary frontline caregivers, nurses' and midwives' theoretical knowledge and bedside practice directly govern clinical outcomes. However, empirical ...
06
DOI 10.1111/iwj.71062
Open DOI
Diagnostic Accuracy of Pressure Injury Staging Among Nurses: A Multisite Study Using Knowledge Assessment and Image‐Based Evaluation
This study aims to evaluate nursing staff knowledge of the pressure injury (PI) staging system, assess their accuracy in classifying PIs using a photo‐based assessment and explore factors associated with performance outcomes in tertiary ...
07
DOI 10.1111/iwj.71052
Open DOI
Heel‐Free Compression Bandaging for Venous Leg Ulcers: A Non‐Inferiority Trial of Interface Pressure
To determine whether heel‐free compression bandaging is non‐inferior to heel‐wrapped bandaging for maintaining interface pressure in adults with venous leg ulcers. Randomised, controlled, parallel‐group, non‐inferiority trial. Adults wit...
08
09
DOI 10.1111/iwj.71072
Open DOI
A Unified Concept of Skin Failure: Primary and Secondary Forms
10
DOI 10.1111/iwj.71069
Open DOI
Hair Follicle‐Derived Grafting for Chronic Cutaneous Wounds: A Systematic Review of Clinical Outcomes
To evaluate clinical outcomes of autologous follicular unit and scalp‐derived grafting techniques in the treatment of chronic cutaneous wounds. A systematic review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. PubMed/MEDLINE and Em...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Title from cover.
Latest issue consulted: Vol. 1, issue 2 (June 2004).
Print issues ceased with v. 12, no. 6 (Dec. 2015).
Issues for vol. 1, issue 1- called also v. 1, no. 1- .
Also issued online.
In English; abstracts also in French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
Published in association with: Medicalhelplines.com.
v. 1, no. 1 (Apr. 2004)20060522 Notice published Printed on acid-free paper