Journal of Perioperative Practice

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Perioperative Practice (JPP) is the official journal of the Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP).

It is an international, peer reviewed journal with a multidisciplinary ethos across all aspects of perioperative care.

The overall aim of the journal is to improve patient safety through informing and developing practice.

It is an informative professional journal which provides current evidence-based practice, clinical, management and educational developments for practitioners working in the perioperative environment.

The journal promotes perioperative practice by publishing clinical research-based articles, literature reviews, topical discussions, advice on clinical issues, current news items and product information.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1
2024	1.20

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	17122

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	185

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.285

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	22

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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

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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.

• Use of Drains in Surgery: A Review

  Citation: 50

  Authors: Rajaraman, Abdoolla, C H Ng

• Endotracheal Tube Cuff Pressure Monitoring: A Review of the Evidence

  Citation: 43

  Authors: Pervez, Brendan, Bernd Oliver, Roman

• A Longitudinal Study of the Incidence of Pressure Sores and the Associated Risks and Strategies Adopted in Italian Operating Theatres

  Citation: 38

  Authors: Giampiera, Ilaria, Rosanna, Carmen, Alvisa

• Inadvertent Perioperative Hypothermia: A Literature Review

  Citation: 31

  Authors: Abigail

• Negative pressure rooms and COVID-19

  Citation: 30

  Authors: Sammy

• Barriers to Effective Pain Management

  Citation: 29

  Authors: Eloise

• Systematic reviews: Structure, form and content

  Citation: 26

  Authors: Veronica, Eleanor

• Are We Doing Enough to Prevent Patient Injury Caused by Positioning for Surgery?

  Citation: 24

  Authors: Alison E

• Ergonomics: An Important Factor in the Operating Room

  Citation: 23

  Authors: F, E

• Would you Speak up if the Consultant Got it Wrong? …And Would you Listen if Someone Said You'd Got it Wrong?

  Citation: 23

  Authors: Martin, Lucy

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