Impact Factor
2.67
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.23
235 total citations
h5-index
23
h5 depth signal
Cited share
43.9%
87 of 198
Total citations
235
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.42
External metric anchor
Self-citation
13.2%
31 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
416
Canada
63
China
47
Turkey
38
Australia
26
Citing Fields of Research
Wounds & Ulcers
500
Urology
140
Abdominal Surgery
93
Digestive Disorders
77
Liver & Colon Cancer
67
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
7,254
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
198
87 cited publications
Last 12 months
105
13.1 publications/month
Open access share
9.5%
10 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
416 citing publications
Leading citing field
Wounds & Ulcers
500 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
15 September 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v21n1, 1994-
v21n1, 1994-
v21n1, 1994-v26n6, Nov. 1999
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Wounds & Ulcers
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society
Broad Categories
Nursing
Wounds & Ulcers
Liver & Colon Cancer
Urology
MeSH Descriptors
Fecal Incontinence
Ostomy
Pressure Ulcer
Urinary Incontinence
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1097/won.0000000000001326
Open DOI
Comparative Evaluation of Microbial Transfer in Intermittent Catheters: An in vitro Study of Protective Features Against Uropathogens
PURPOSE: This study evaluated whether protective features incorporated into commercially available intermittent catheter (IC) types reduce microbial transfer contamination during catheterization. DESIGN: A previously developed in vitro C...
02
DOI 10.1097/won.0000000000001317
Open DOI
A Comparative Randomized Crossover Pilot Study Comparing Male External Urine Collection Devices in Home Settings
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to compare nighttime urine capture, safety, and participant preference between a male external catheter connected to a vacuum-assisted collection system and a male condom catheter in community-dwell...
03
DOI 10.1097/won.0000000000001315
Open DOI
Variability in Procedural Tasks and Decisions Made During Ostomy Pouching System Changes Performed by Nurses With Different Nursing Credentials
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to explore clinical practice and decisions made during ostomy pouching system changes and procedures performed by nurses with different nursing credentials using a validated metric-based clinical si...
04
DOI 10.1097/won.0000000000001324
Open DOI
Letter to the Editor: Simplifying Skin Failure
Was not provided for this article.
05
DOI 10.1097/won.0000000000001312
Open DOI
Quality of Life and Adjustment Evaluation Tools for Persons Living With an Ostomy
The purpose of this narrative review was to identify instruments used to evaluate health-related quality of life (QoL) among individuals living with an ostomy. PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane CENTRAL, and Scopus databases were searched ...
06
DOI 10.1097/won.0000000000001330
Open DOI
Context for Practice
Was not provided for this article.
07
DOI 10.1097/won.0000000000001321
Open DOI
Challenges in Offloading Lesser Toe Deformities: A Case Study
BACKGROUND: Lesser toe deformities such as hammer, mallet, claw, or cross over toe deformities are common in the elderly. They are attributed to mechanical, neuromuscular, congenital, inflammatory arthritis, or other disorders. They beco...
08
DOI 10.1097/won.0000000000001316
Open DOI
Dermatological Effects of a Beeswax-Pine Resin Mixture on Abdominal Skin: A Proof-of-Concept Study Supporting the Development of an Affordable Investigational Ostomy Pouching System in Low-Income Regions
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to compare short-term abdominal skin responses, including erythema and edema, after the application of 2 beeswax-pine resin mixtures and a hydrocolloid sample prepared from an ostomy barrier ring us...
09
DOI 10.1097/won.0000000000001323
Open DOI
Driven by Passion, Defined by Impact: Celebrating the WOCN Fellows Class of 2026
Was not provided for this article.
10
DOI 10.1097/won.0000000000001313
Open DOI
Examining Gender Differences in Self-Care Engagement Among Ostomy Patients and Their Caregivers
PURPOSE: The aims of this study was to describe ostomy patients' engagement in self-care and caregiver contribution to this care, compare engagement levels in these behaviors between patients and their caregivers, and examine gender disp...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Title from cover.
Also issued online.