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Q1International Wound Journal
About International Wound Journal
International Wound Journal is a scholarly journal published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q1, with an SJR of 0.965 and H-index of 99.
Coverage: 2004-2026. Research categories: Dermatology (Q1); Surgery (Q1).
Verified field sources
- Editor(s): Keith Harding and Douglas Queen (Editor) — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Editorial leadership listed under Edited By on the Wiley journal homepage; publisher role retained without assuming Editor-in-Chief.
- Journal Impact Factor: 2.2 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Journal Impact Factor and reporting year from Wiley Journal Metrics, distinct from CiteScore and Journal Citation Indicator.
- Impact Factor year: 2025 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Journal Impact Factor and reporting year from Wiley Journal Metrics, distinct from CiteScore and Journal Citation Indicator.
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Topics in published research
Wound Healing and Treatments; Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management; Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management; Surgical site infection prevention; Diagnosis and Treatment of Venous Diseases; Surgical Sutures and Adhesives.
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Recent Research Articles
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Mari Nööjd, Moustafa Elmasry, Ingrid Steinvall
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2026-10 · DOI: 10.1111/iwj.71051Empathy as Therapeutic Infrastructure in Wound Care: A Conceptual Synthesis
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2026-10 · DOI: 10.1111/iwj.71063The Relationship Between Subepidermal Moisture Assessment and Pain Measurements in Predicting Pressure Ulcer Development in At‐Risk Adults
Sergio M. G. Rocha, Declan Patton, Zena Moore, Hannah Wilson et al.
2026-10 · DOI: 10.1111/iwj.71036Beyond Knowledge and Attitudes: Translating Pressure Injury Prevention Education Into Reliable Bedside Nursing Practice
Jie Sun, Limin Sun, Xiaohui Zhang
2026-10 · DOI: 10.1111/iwj.71053A Prospective Cohort Study of Hard‐to‐Heal Chronic Foot and Leg Wounds Followed for up to 20 Weeks After Initiation of ReGenerating Tissue Agents (RGTA) Technology as an Add‐on to Optimal Local Care
Serge Ynesta, Marion Mourgues, Chloé Geri, Martin Inizan et al.
2026-10 · DOI: 10.1111/iwj.71057How Are Support Surfaces Used in Pressure Ulcer Care Within Nursing Home Settings Assessed? A Scoping Review
Jérémy Enez, Marielle André, Romain Pichon, Dominique Somme et al.
2026-10 · DOI: 10.1111/iwj.71044Lateral Pressure Application to the Seated Buttocks Largely Maintains Transcutaneous Gas Tensions at the Ischial Tuberosity in a Healthy Cohort
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2026-10 · DOI: 10.1111/iwj.71054Issue Information
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Jinglei Tan, Caiqiang Chen
2026-09 · DOI: 10.1111/iwj.71029Association Between Charlson Comorbidity Index and Pressure Injury Stage: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Jay Hyun Pak, Woo Sung Jang, Dae Won Kwon, Seung Hee Baek et al.
2026-09 · DOI: 10.1111/iwj.71050Comparative Effectiveness of Fluid Absorption Between Superabsorbent and Foam Dressings in Split‐Thickness Skin‐Graft Donor Sites: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Thanapat Chaisudhiphongskul, Akaradech Attainsee, Chairat Burusapat, Suttisun Jankajorn et al.
2026-09 · DOI: 10.1111/iwj.71033Early Detection of Deep Tissue Pressure Injury in Intensive Care Using Hemodynamics‐Based Machine Learning: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Tuba Sengul, Beren Semiz, Emre Gursoy, Dilek Yilmaz Akyaz et al.
2026-09 · DOI: 10.1111/iwj.71025Reviews
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