Journal of Wound Care

Article	Citations
The handing over of the WUWHS baton	140
Case study 4. Lymphorrhoea and venous ulceration in chronic bilateral lower-limb oedema	59
Rapidly evolving gangrenous vasculitis in a critically ill patient with ulcerative colitis: a case report	58
Use of a placental-derived cellular, acellular and matrix-like product to treat venous leg ulcers: a cost-effectiveness analysis	52
A closed-loop audit to assess and improve surgical site infection rates across all surgical specialties	52
JWC Conference and Awards 2025: celebrating excellence in wound care	41
What is the impact of care bundles on the prevalence or incidence of pressure ulcers among at risk adults in the acute care setting? A systematic review	29
Navigating obstacles impacting the sustainability of Medicare-funded wound care pricing	28
Appreciating the past but focusing on the future: specialist nurses in wound care in Europe	28
Nutritional factors and pressure injury risk in hospitalised patients post-stroke	27
Use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy to treat a pressure ulcer complicated by osteomyelitis: a case report	23
An effective treatment for diabetic foot necrosis with traditional Chinese and Western medicine: a case report	22
Breast cancer wound imaging: evaluation of the cross-localisation method	22
Relationship between nutritional goals and pressure injuries in critical care patients receiving enteral nutrition	19
Diabetic foot ulcer: a systematic review of risk factors	18
Clinical outcomes of lyophilised human amnion/chorion membrane in treatment of hard-to-heal diabetic foot ulcers in complex cases: a case series	17
Octenidine with hyaluronan dressing versus a silver dressing in hard-to-heal wounds: a post-marketing study	17
Mentha piperita silver nanoparticle-loaded hydrocolloid film for enhanced diabetic wound healing in rats	16
Perioperative pressure injury prevention: National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel root cause analysis toolkit 3.0	16
Biodegradable temporising matrix: use of negative pressure wound therapy shows a significantly higher success rate	16
Spatially modulated erbium YAG laser as a treatment for diabetic ulcer	15
Superabsorbent wound dressings for the management of highly exuding wounds: a literature review	15
Metal-based nanoparticles: an alternative treatment for biofilm infection in hard-to-heal wounds	15
Biofilm detection-based wound management in diabetic foot ulcers: a randomised controlled trial	15
Whole versus hole: enabling community nurses to implement holistic wound care	14

Uso de terapia de presión negativa en herida compleja de tórax: caso de estudio	14
Adjunctive hyperbaric oxygen therapy and negative pressure wound therapy for hard-to-heal wounds: a systematic review and meta-analysis	13
The complex interplay between mechanical forces, tissue response and individual susceptibility to pressure ulcers	13
Evaluation of a new low-cost negative pressure wound therapy in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers	13
Impact of hidradenitis suppurativa-specific wound dressing system on patient quality of life and dressing-related pain: pilot study	13
Correlation of ankle–wrist pressure index with ankle–brachial pressure index to assess lower limb perfusion in diabetic foot ulcer: a pilot study	13
Percentage area reduction at week 4 as a prognostic indicator of complete healing in patients treated with standard of care: a post hoc analysis	13
Response to: ‘TLC-NOSF dressings versus standard of care for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers in Vietnam: an economic evaluation’	13
When the dressing doesn't fit	12
Foreword	12
Case study 4. Lymphorrhoea and venous ulceration in chronic bilateral lower-limb oedema	12
Use of cadaveric skin allograft and Integra Dermal Regeneration Template to manage deep lower limb injuries	12
Percentage area reduction as surrogate for complete healing of hard-to-heal wounds: a review of clinical trials	12
Does prophylactic negative pressure wound therapy prevent surgical site infection in abdominal surgery?	12
Introducing a new approach to debridement and wound bed preparation	12
Topical oxygen therapy in acute traumatic musculoskeletal wounds of the foot and ankle	12
A comparative analysis of sharp debridement devices for biofilm management in hard-to-heal wounds: a clinical assessment	11
Topical formulation containing chitosan-chamomile microparticles in cutaneous wound healing in rats	11
A novel skin closure device accelerates early cosmesis in orthopaedic surgical incisions: a randomised controlled trial	11
Enhanced exploration of the mode of action of a five-layer foam dressing: critical properties to support wound healing	11
Response to JWC international consensus document: best practice for wound debridement	11
Use of a bilayer biodegradable synthetic dermal matrix for the management of defects arising from necrotising fasciitis	11
Use of fetal bovine dermal repair scaffold in diabetic foot ulcers with recidivism: an open-label prospective clinical study	11
Application expansion of small intestinal submucosa extracellular matrix in complex and surgical wounds	10
The impact of healthcare assistant education on pressure ulcer prevention: a systematic review	10
Psychometric validation of the Korean Pressure Ulcer Knowledge Assessment Tool	10
Early results of an orthoplastic multidisciplinary approach to diabetic foot ulcer soft tissue reconstruction	10
Negative pressure wound therapy versus conventional debridement in subcutaneous abdominal wound healing in obese patients following obstetric/gynaecologic surgery	10
Predictive validity of the EVARUCI scale to evaluate risk for pressure injury in critical care patients	10
The importance of periwound skin in wound healing: an overview of the evidence	10
The importance of temperature monitoring in predicting wound healing	10
Foreword	9
Does size and shape matter for pressure injury development among patients in intensive care?	9
LIMB PRESERVATION WITH CELLULAR, ACELLULAR AND MATRIX-LIKE PRODUCTS (CAMPS)	9
An innovative, highly conformable, mesh-free healing matrix dressing: results of a clinical trial	9
The role of community pharmacy in wound care: a scoping review	9
Lymphatic insufficiency and stiff compression in venous leg ulceration	9
Vulnamin as an adjunct to standard of care in hard-to-heal venous leg ulcers: clinical effectiveness and cost modelling	9
Wound dressings protect against bacterial environment: results of a prospective clinical study	9
The science of compression textiles and garments for upper-body lymphoedema	9
Use of a next-generation multilayered foam dressing in hard-to-heal wounds: a prospective, multicentre study	9
Is vacuum-assisted closure therapy the main culprit in right ventricular rupture after deep sternal wound infection?	9
The influence of socioeconomic factors on intervention and postoperative healing of venous ulcers: a prospective study	9
Patients' behaviour after referral to a wound care clinic for diabetic foot ulcer care: a grounded theory study	9
Non-inferiority randomised controlled trial of two contact layer dressings for the treatment of acute wounds (SLALOM)	9
An innovative multicomponent compression system in a single bandage for venous leg ulcer and/or oedema treatment: a real-life study in 343 patients	9
Lymphatic insufficiency and stiff compression in venous leg ulceration	9
Healing an ischial tuberosity pressure ulcer in a patient with neurogenic heterotopic ossification: a case report	9
Clinical studies in wound care are not easy: some remarks and personal observations	8
Help eliminate avoidable pressure ulcers in all health and care settings	8

Successful soft tissue reconstruction using acellular fish skin grafts in a secondary blast war injury	8
Hydration response technology dressings for low to excessively exuding wounds: a systematic review	8
Professional development and academic satisfaction from a wound programme in Latin America: 10 years of experience	8
Evaluation of acellular dermal matrix efficacy in immunocompromised patients' wounds: a retrospective matched-cohort study	8
Relationship between cleaning frequency and pressure ulcer healing time in older people receiving home care	8
The WUWHS commitment to sharing best practice	8
Micrografts—a novel ally in hard-to-heal wounds: a systematic review	8
Pain perception and management during chemical debridement with a topical desiccating agent: a case-series analysis	8
We wouldn't have had it any other way	8
Meticillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus pyomyositis and cellulitis in right thigh of a 15-year-old boy: a case study	8
Performance of portable objective wound assessment tools: a systematic review	8
Accuracy of infrared thermography evaluation in burn wound healing: a systematic review and meta-analysis	8
Deep tissue pressure injury: still unrecognised	8
Case study 6. Bilateral venous leg ulcers with high exudate	8
Emerging innovations in wound care: the convergence of biotechnology and AI	8
Testing protease activity in the presence of a nitric oxide-generating foam	8
Delphi study on the STRIDE algorithm for compression selection in upper-body lymphoedema	7
Long-term patient satisfaction with their split-thickness skin graft donor site and the need for improved preoperative counselling	7
Topical skin adhesive PRINEO as the ideal wound closure system in cardiac surgery to limit surgical site infection	7
A new portable negative pressure wound therapy device: a prospective study investigating clinical outcomes	7
Pilot study on the effect of tropocollagen injections on re-epithelialisation rate of hard-to-heal venous leg ulcers	7
Antibacterial study of carbopol-mastic gum/silver nanoparticle-based topical gels with carvacrol/neem bark extract in vitro	7
Biomarkers of local inflammation at the skin's surface may predict both pressure and diabetic foot ulcers	7
Advanced wound therapies to promote healing in patients with severe peripheral arterial disease: two case reports	7
Performance of a gelling fibre and silicone foam dressing combination for wound management in the community: a sub-analysis of the VIPES study	7
Surgical methods for reducing early wound dehiscence after reconstruction urgery for pressure ulcer	7
Clinical benefits of small intestinal submucosa extracellular matrix and review of the evidence	7
A simple index to predict healing in venous leg ulcers: a secondary analysis from four randomised controlled trials	7
An evaluation of shared wound care using a developed toolkit and a high-performance foam dressing	7
Use of transparent cover and elastic fixation band in patients with peripheral venous catheter: a comparison of microbiological colonisation	7
Interruption versus continuation of adalimumab during hidradenitis surgery: secondary wound healing and postoperative complications	7
Timolol in the treatment of hard-to-heal wounds: a comprehensive review	7
Effectiveness of silicone superabsorbent polymer dressings for chronic wound management: a prospective single-arm clinical study	7
Impact of pre-hospital delays on the prognosis of older patients with diabetic foot ulcers: a 10-year retrospective study	7
ISWCAP supplement	6
Considerations for an ideal post-surgical wound dressing aligned with antimicrobial stewardship objectives: a scoping review	6
Hospital-acquired pressure ulcers among adult ICU patients in tertiary hospitals in Oman: a one-year prevalence study	6
Compression pressure of 40mmHg for venous leg ulcer treatment: a new dogma?	6
Pressure injuries in stroke patients: a comparison of the predictive abilities of Braden, Waterlow and Jackson/Cubbin risk assessment scales	6
Effect of hydroalcoholic extract of Trigonella foenum-graecum leaves on wound healing in type 1 diabetic rats	6
Case 8. Hand injury with exposed tendon	6
A rare presentation of Rosai–Dorfman–Destombes disease with central nervous system involvement and cutaneous wounds	6
Antimicrobial quaternary ammonium silane K21 promotes wound healing	6
Evaluating nursing opinion and perception of maggot therapy for hard-to-heal wound management	6
Pressure injuries in the operating room: who are at risk?	6
Radical sternectomy for osteomyelitis without reconstruction post-coronary artery bypass graft: 10 years on	6
Development, dissemination and evaluation of a smartphone-based app for pressure ulcer/injury prevention and treatment for use at the bedside	6
Role of shear in skin tolerance to pressure ulcers and implications for skin tone diversity	6
Preoperative surgical skin preparation	6
Treatment patterns and outcomes of Medicare enrolees who developed venous leg ulcers	6
Comparison between micro-anchor skin dressing and liquid bonding agent for elective knee arthroscopy portal closure	6
Cost-effectiveness of ChloraSolv in treating hard-to-heal venous leg ulcers	6
Gluteal-anogenital-perineal reconstruction in patients with chronic hidradenitis suppurativa and related squamous cell carcinoma	6
Effects of soft tissue mobilisation on subacute adherent linear scars: a single-group intervention study	6
Efficacy of a full-thickness decellularised placental membrane allograft compared to standard of care in diabetic foot ulcers: a prospective, randomised controlled trial	6
Improving outcomes for patients with hard-to-heal wounds following adoption of the Wound Hygiene Protocol: real-world evidence	6
Categorising compression garments and accessories for upper-body lymphoedema	6
Effective treatment of pressure ulcers with the NPWT in spinal cord injured patients – final results of the case series	6
The systemic challenges of hard-to-heal wounds	6
Pressure injury incidence and impact on patients treated with prone positioning for COVID-19 ARDS	6
Treatment of chronic wounds with cold plasma: a randomised, single-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study	6
Pyoderma gangrenosum and dehydrated human amnion/chorion membrane: a potential tool for an orphan disease	5
The pivotal role of debridement in wound healing	5
The efficacy of St John's wort oil macerates on intractable skin lesions of patients with idiopathic granulomatous mastitis: preliminary results	5
Implant infection after prepectoral breast reconstruction treated with negative pressure wound therapy and photobiomodulation: a case report	5
Surgical site infection prevention care bundles: evidence and guidelines	5
Evaluation of a pressure ulcer prevention education programme: views of patients, healthcare assistants and directors of nursing in long-term care settings	5
International guideline on antimicrobial stewardship and the role of microbial-binding dressings in wound care 2026: infection prevention, control, early intervention and treatment	5
Cost-effectiveness of two reduced pressure compression systems in treating newly diagnosed venous leg ulcers	5
Use of autologous whole blood clot for hard-to-heal diabetic foot ulcers: a case series	5
Comparing oxygenation assessment methods for the interventional management of hard-to-heal wounds	5
Continuous integral debridement: optimising wound bed preparation through the cleanse, debride, cleanse and dress cycle	5
Evaluation of lyophilised human amniotic membrane allograft properties and their relevance in treating acute and hard-to-heal wounds	5
The efficacy and safety of acids as topical antimicrobial agents: a review	5
Combined application of moist exposed burn ointment and maggot therapy in wound healing	5
Efficacy of a dual-layer pre-hydrated amniotic membrane allograft in the treatment of hard-to-heal wounds	5
Early reported effects of the 2026 CMS Physician Fee Schedule on patient access to CAMPs in wound care: a national clinician and practice survey	5
Comparing the effectiveness of active and reactive mattresses in pressure injury healing: a pilot study	5
Platelet-rich-fibrin repairing gel plus oral methylene blue for hard-to-heal diabetic foot ulcers: a pilot study	5
The performance of clinical risk scores in the diagnosis of necrotising fasciitis	5

Assessing nurses' attitudes towards pressure ulcer prevention: an updated systematic review	5
Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome: a case report and literature review	5
Experience of diagnosis and treatment of hard-to-heal wounds infected with Acinetobacter baumannii: a case study	5
Best practice for wound debridement	5
Effect of honey and povidone-iodine on acute laceration wound healing: a pilot randomised controlled trial study	5
International Surgical Wound Complications Advisory Panel	5
A prospective clinical pilot study comparing two post-operative dressings in the treatment of surgical incisions in volunteers	5
Relative cost-effectiveness of three compression bandages in treating newly diagnosed venous leg ulcers in the UK	5
Case 2. Hidradenitis suppurativa in right axillary region	5
Clinical prediction models and risk tools for early detection of patients at risk of surgical site infection and surgical wound dehiscence: a scoping review	5
Impact of material properties in the simulated tissue response in heel pressure ulcer prevention: a preliminary study	5
Effect of supplements/intensive nutrition on pressure ulcer healing: a multicentre, randomised controlled study	5
Todos los ojos en Latinoamérica	5
Using patient-reported experiences to inform the use of foam dressings for hard-to-heal wounds: perspectives from a wound care expert panel	5
Clinical use of 0.1% polyhexanide and propylbetaine on acute and hard-to-heal wounds: a literature review	5
Symposium on advancing wound care and vascular treatment	5
Smart Grey Wolf neural network (MGWONET): transforming diabetic foot ulcer analysis	5
The need to accelerate research and guidance to reduce surgical site infection	5
Autologous adipose-derived tissue stromal vascular fraction and intralesional epidermal growth factor combined application in patients with diabetic foot	4
Platelet-rich fibrin accelerates skin wound healing in pressure injuries: a rat model	4
Cold plasma treatment is safe for diabetic foot ulcers and decreases Staphylococcus aureus bacterial load	4
The beneficial effects of high-intensity laser therapy on a perineal wound in a patient with rectal cancer: a case report	4
Phlebological compression bandaging competence: comparing performance of nurses before and after one-off training	4
Non-lactational mastitis with multiple sinus wounds treated by integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine	4
In vitro performance of Biatain Superabsorber and use in management of moderately-to-highly exuding wounds	4
The effect of autologous platelet-rich plasma on donor site wound healing: a randomised crossover clinical trial	4
Use of a portable negative pressure wound therapy device on a hard-to-heal wound with exposed bone: a case study	4
Circumcision wound dressing with octylcyanoacrylate tissue adhesive	4
IWII Wound Infection in Clinical Practice consensus document: 2022 update	4
Impact of primary dressings on healing of venous leg ulcers: a French cohort study from the healthcare insurance database	4
The rise of intelligent tissue engineering: the new CAMP frontier	4
Comparing oxygenation assessment methods for the interventional management of hard-to-heal wounds	4
A GUIDE TO IMPLEMENTING THE WOUND HYGIENE PROTOCOL OF CARE FOR LEG ULCERS	4
Integrating technologies to enhance risk assessment for the early detection and prevention of pressure ulcers	4
Use of a bioactive matrix glove in the treatment of paediatric hand burns: a case series	4
The inducing effect of epidermal growth factor on acellular dermal matrix in a rat model of skin regeneration	4
Wound healing after surgical therapy for multiple myeloma: a case–control study	4
Tri-layer amniotic membrane allografts: a versatile scaffold for managing acute and hard-to-heal wounds	4
Treatment of complex extremity wounds with MatriDerm: first clinical experience in the US	4
Finding proper timing in pressure ulcer management for quality care	4
Improving partial-thickness burn pain and outcomes using cultured epithelial allografts or highly concentrated surfactant-based dressings	4
Case studies	4
Bovine-derived collagen matrix as an adjunct in stage 3 pressure injuries: a case series of lower extremity wounds	4
Cost-effectiveness of a single-layer high compression bandage versus Unna's boot for venous leg ulcer treatment: the VENOS trial	4
Welcoming CAMPs	4
Speaker profile and interview: Catherine Milne	4
Outcome of diabetic foot ulcers after revascularisation in patients with peripheral arterial disease	4
Piperacillin/tazobactam-induced sudden severe thrombocytopenia in a patient with a pressure ulcer: a case report	4
Topical treatment modalities in pressure ulcers: a retrospective analysis	4
A review of the proposed draft CAMPs LCDs compared to evidence-based medicine: a letter to the MACs for consideration	4
From diagnosis to regeneration: advancing the wound care continuum	4
Use of chitosan wound dressing for the treatment of surgical site infection: a case report	4
Impact of advanced wound care methods on obstetric patients: a meta-analysis	4
Cellular, acellular, and matrix-like products (CAMPs) for soft-tissue reconstruction in acute surgical and traumatic wounds	4
Efficacy and safety of autologous platelet-rich plasma for diabetic foot ulcers: a systematic review and meta-analysis	4
International Interprofessional Wound Care Group update	4
Non-surgical treatment for arterial leg ulcers: a narrative review	4
Reflections on the 2024 CAMPs Summit	4
Comparison between foam dressings impregnated with ionic silver and silver sulfadiazine cream 1% in treating deep burns	4
Effects of patient-centred skin care on barrier functions of skin in intensive care	3
Determination of the effectiveness of Dorema ammoniacum gum on wound healing: an experimental study	3
Management of essential thrombocythaemia-associated toe ulcer with a novel topical macrophage-modulating cream containing extract of Plectranthus amboinicus	3
Spatial frequency domain imaging analysis of postural perfusion regulation in diabetic and neuropathic feet: a pilot study	3
Clinical experience depicting wound regression trends with carePATCH: a case series	3
Self-management perceptions and experiences of patients with hard-to-heal wounds: a qualitative study	3
Shockwave versus ultrasound therapy in the enhancement of Aloe vera in cutaneous wound healing	3
No feeling, no pain, no gain	3
Surgical mission in Cameroon: reflections on the experience	3
Tolerating the turn: can an alternative pillow solution offer improved pressure redistribution during prone positioning?	3
Case studies	3
Reducing the pain of hidradenitis suppurativa wounds	3
The clinical effectiveness of integrated digital wound management systems	3
Anatomy, pathophysiology and assessment of upper-body lymphoedema	3
Aquacel Ag Advantage/Ag+ Extra and Cutimed Sorbact in the management of hard-to-heal wounds: a cohort study	3
Personalised burn treatment: bedside electrospun nanofibre scaffold with cultured autologous keratinocytes: a case study	3
Cost-effectiveness of an enhanced silver-containing dressing in treating hard-to-heal venous leg ulcers	3
Complications related to diabetic foot ulcer and associated social vulnerability factors at a referral centre in Brazil	3
The healing effect of a mixture of Arnebia euchroma and animal fat on burn wounds in rats in comparison with sulfadiazine	3
Supporting societies to share their stories	3
The local physiological effects of a single-use topical negative pressure device in healthy volunteers: the PICO-1 study	3
Medical device-related pressure injury knowledge assessment for nurses: development and psychometric validation of a multiple choice test	3
TLC-NOSF dressings versus standard of care for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers in Vietnam: an economic evaluation	3
Response to: Diabetic foot ulcer treatment with a multimodal wound matrix	3
The influence of adequate debridement and placental-derived allografts on diabetic foot ulcers	3
Impact of an alternating pressure mattress on skin injuries in patients with COVID-19 in a specialist respiratory intensive care unit	3
Best practice for wound repair and regeneration use of cellular, acellular and matrix-like products (CAMPs)	3
Using the STRIDE algorithm for compression selection in upper-body lymphoedema	3
The clinical and cost analysis of laser therapy for healing hard-to-heal leg ulcers: a self-control service evaluation study	3
Impact of a novel synthetic nanofibre matrix to treat hard-to-heal wounds	3
Updated Local Coverage Determinations: their impact on wound care	3
Case study 1. Highly exuding venous leg ulcers with gross oedema and varicose eczema	3
Impaired wound healing in diabetes	3
Structure-guided negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT): personalised tissue biomodulation with an NPWT system in adults and older adults	3
Uso del protocolo de higiene de la herida para controlar biofilm y optimizar costos en heridas de difícil cicatrización: casos de estudio	3
Breaking the cycle of hard-to-heal wounds: the role of autologous whole blood clot therapy	3