International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing is a peer-reviewed journal that seeks to promote the development and exchange of specialist knowledge within orthopaedic and trauma practice.

The journal is devoted to nurses and other health professionals involved in the care of patients with orthopaedic and associated traumatic conditions.

Following on from the tradition of the Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing, the journal aims to promote best practice through the dissemination of high quality research findings, debate within practice, exploration of professional issues and the development of health care practice as well as innovative roles.

The journal publishes a wide range of papers from primary research and evidence updates to personal reflections on practice, education and management issues.

Supporting sections include literature reviews, book reviews and international policy digests and Letters to the Editor and Editorials are encouraged which shed additional perspectives on papers published in the journal and matters affecting orthopaedic and trauma practice.

The mission of the journal is to facilitate global networking that results in the sharing of evidence-based practice, the dissemination of ideas and knowledge amongst orthopaedic and trauma nurses alongside other members of the health care team, including the organisations which support such practitioners in developing their knowledge and practice.

The editorial team encourages and supports contributions from both experienced and first time authors.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.1
2024	1.50

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12172

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	179

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.471

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	24

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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
• Web of Science
• Medline

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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.

• Reprint of: The impact of fragility fracture and approaches to osteoporosis risk assessment worldwide

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Elizabeth M., Rebecca J., Nicholas C., Cyrus

• Does physiotherapy prehabilitation improve pre-surgical outcomes and influence patient expectations prior to knee and hip joint arthroplasty?

  Citation: 43

  Authors: Nicholas J., Meredith A., Lauren

• Hip and knee arthroplasty - patient's experiences of pain and rehabilitation after discharge from hospital

  Citation: 40

  Authors: Aud Karin Hjelpdahl, Marit

• Nursing in fast-track total hip and knee arthroplasty: A retrospective study

  Citation: 37

  Authors: Kirsten, Per, Henrik, Birthe D.

• Patients’ experiences during the first 12 weeks after discharge in fast-track hip and knee arthroplasty – a qualitative study

  Citation: 36

  Authors: Kirsten, Hanne, Per, Rebecca, Birthe D.

• Effect of exercise on bone mineral density and quality of life among postmenopausal women with osteoporosis without fracture: A systematic review

  Citation: 35

  Authors: D.S., Judith A., Kiran KV., Anice

• Acute to chronic pain transition in extremity trauma: A narrative review for future preventive interventions (part 1)

  Citation: 34

  Authors: Mélanie, Manon, Yves G., Céline

• Acute to chronic pain transition in extremity trauma: A narrative review for future preventive interventions (part 2)

  Citation: 34

  Authors: Mélanie, Manon, Yves G., Céline

• Acute nursing care of the older adult with fragility hip fracture: An international perspective (Part 1)

  Citation: 33

  Authors: Ann Butler, Anita J, Karen, Ami, Valerie, Mary P, Kirsten, Anita

• Quality of life issues for patients following traumatic brachial plexus injury – Part 2 research project

  Citation: 31

  Authors: Beverley

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