Wound Practice and Research

Aims & Scope

Wound Practice and Research is a world leading journal addressing wounds, wound healing and tissue repair.

The primary aim of the journal is to reduce the burden of wounds on those through improved knowledge and practices.

The journal focuses on publishing high quality pre-clinical and clinical research, translational research, clinical practice and policies that impact upon the burden of wounds.

The scope of publications in the journal covers: Case studies and case series; Original research on; Molecular and cellular processes Clinical practice Wound healing technologies including dressings Wound prevalence and incidence The cost and burden of wounds Policies and practices Translating research and knowledge into practice; Clinical practice guidelines; Reviews of; Research Practice Commentaries and editorials; Updates on recent research from other sources; Reviews of publications and electronic media relevant to wounds and tissue repair.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.6
2024	0.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.227

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	9

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	19666

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	62

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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.

• Book review – IWGDF Guidelines on the Prevention and Management of Diabetic Foot Disease

  Citation: 15

  Authors: Nicholai

• Silver-based wound dressings: current issues and future developments for treating bacterial infections

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Hanif, Sanjay, Krasimir, Zlatko, Allison

• Compression bandaging: Identification of factors contributing to non-concordance

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Sharon, Keryln, Gavin, Shirley

• Pressure injury prevention for COVID-19 patients in a prone position

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Michelle, Ruaidhri, Kerrie, Kimberley, Kathy, Tom, Annabel, Fiona

• What is new in our understanding of pressure injuries: the inextricable association between sustained tissue deformations and pain and the role of the support surface

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Amit, Esa

• Maintaining skin health and integrity for staff wearing personal protective equipment for prolonged periods: a practical tip sheet

  Citation: 9

  Authors: Fiona, Kerrie, Kathy, Tom, Annabel, Michelle

• Patient perspectives: explaining low rates of compliance to compression therapy

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Francisca

• A cluster-controlled clinical trial of two prophylactic silicone sacral dressings to prevent sacral pressure injuries in critically ill patients

  Citation: 7

  Authors: Monica, Jodie, Joel, Wendy, Hamish, Nicola

• The anatomy, physiology and function of all skin layers and the impact of ageing on the skin

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Zahra

• Antimicrobial and healing-promoting properties of animal and plant oils for the treatment of infected wounds

  Citation: 6

  Authors: TL, S, GS, AJ, Z

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