British Journal of Community Nursing

Aims & Scope

British Journal of Community Nursing is the UK's leading peer-reviewed journal for district nurses, containing the most up-to-date clinical coverage and research on primary care nursing.

The Journal promotes excellence in clinical practice with an emphasis on the sharing of expertise and innovation in district nursing.

Articles are written by nurses from across the community nursing spectrum, and peer-reviewed by leading authorities in primary care to make sure that the journal addresses all aspects of the profession in a way that is relevant and useful in daily practice.

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	18715

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	264

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.247

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine and Nursing, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Wound exudate: composition and functions

  Citation: 208

  Authors: Keith F

• Patient-reported outcome measures: an overview

  Citation: 149

  Authors: Keith A

• A review of the effects of ageing on skin integrity and wound healing

  Citation: 111

  Authors: Hilary, Samantha

• Building consensus in health care: a guide to using the nominal group technique

  Citation: 106

  Authors: Jane, Jane, Margaret

• Innovation in practice: mobile phone technology in patient care

  Citation: 97

  Authors: Holly

• Defined and refined: criteria for identifying wound infection revisited

  Citation: 93

  Authors: Keith F, Richard

• Vitamin C: a wound healing perspective

  Citation: 91

  Authors: Jane

• The Silver Song Club Project: singing to promote the health of older people

  Citation: 64

  Authors: Ann, Hilary

• Understanding exudate management and the role of exudate in the healing process

  Citation: 62

  Authors: Kathryn, Peter

• Disrupted social connectedness in people with Parkinson's disease

  Citation: 60

  Authors: Mohammad Ali, Reza, Farideh, Ryan

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