Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing

Aims & Scope

​​The Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing (JWOCN), the official journal of the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society™ (WOCN®), is the premier publication for wound, ostomy and continence practice and research.

The Journal’s mission is to publish current best evidence and original research to guide the delivery of expert health care.

The WOCN Society is a professional nursing society which supports its members by promoting educational, clinical and research opportunities to advance the practice and guide the delivery of expert health care to individuals with wounds, ostomies and continence care needs.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.8
2024	1.70

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.525

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	63

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	11054

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	346

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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 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.

• Revised National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel Pressure Injury Staging System

  Citation: 863

  Authors: Laura E., Joyce M., Margaret, Laurie, Lynn, Mary

• Enhancing Rigor in Qualitative Description

  Citation: 291

  Authors: Jill, Kathleen

• Incontinence-associated Dermatitis

  Citation: 218

  Authors: Mikel, Donna Z., Dorothy B., JoAnn, Karen L., Mary H.

• Moisture-Associated Skin Damage

  Citation: 207

  Authors: Mikel, Joyce M., Mona M., Donna Z., Janice C., Margaret, Karen L., Susan, Catherine R.

• Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis

  Citation: 187

  Authors: Mikel, Dimitri, Donna Z., Mandy, Susan, Joan, Joan, Dorothy, Peter

• Medical Adhesives and Patient Safety

  Citation: 174

  Authors: Laurie, Carolyn, Ted, Mikel

• Difficulties Experienced by the Ostomate After Hospital Discharge

  Citation: 170

  Authors: Leanne, Joshua M., Carla Gene

• Unavoidable Pressure Injury

  Citation: 168

  Authors: Laura E., Diane, Mona Mylene, Mary Ellen, Margaret

• The International Pressure Ulcer Prevalenceâ„¢ Survey

  Citation: 161

  Authors: Catherine, Charlie, Corrine, Stephanie

• Smoking, Chronic Wound Healing, and Implications for Evidence-Based Practice

  Citation: 158

  Authors: Jodi C., Kristine K.

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