Orthopaedic Nursing

Aims & Scope

Orthopaedic Nursing is an international journal providing continuing education for orthopaedic nurses.

Focusing on a wide variety of clinical settings - hospital unit, physician"s office, ambulatory care centers, emergency room, operating room, rehabilitation facility, community service programs, the client"s home, and others – Orthopaedic Nursing provides departmental sections on current events, organizational activities, research, product and drug information, and literature findings.

Articles reflect a commitment to professional development and the nursing profession as well as clinical, administrative, academic, and research areas of the orthopaedic specialty.

Official Journal of the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON)

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.225

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	44

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2024	0.80

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	19808

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	101

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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.

• Healthcare Transformation and Changing Roles for Nursing

  Citation: 218

  Authors: Susan W., Mercedes

• Understanding the Health Literacy of America

  Citation: 186

  Authors: Carolyn Crane, Ian M.

• Prehabilitation in Preparation for Orthopaedic Surgery

  Citation: 166

  Authors: Marcia M., Robert, Matthew

• Workplace Violence

  Citation: 158

  Authors: Laura, Susan W.

• The Impact of Osteoarthritis in the United States

  Citation: 137

  Authors: Louise, Charles G.

• NIOSH Research Efforts to Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Healthcare Industry

  Citation: 123

  Authors: Thomas, James, Traci, Claire

• Corticosteroids

  Citation: 104

  Authors: Michelle, Kathleen

• Seeking Health Information

  Citation: 102

  Authors: Carolyn Crane

• Health Literacy in Geriatric Patients

  Citation: 88

  Authors: Carolyn Crane

• Increasing Self-Efficacy Through Empowerment

  Citation: 83

  Authors: Teresa, Audrey, Mary, Sharon, Heidi, Zeena Kies, Judith

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