American Journal of Occupational Therapy

Aims & Scope

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy (AJOT) is an official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), which represents the professional interests and concerns of more than 140,000 occupational therapists, assistants, and students nationwide.

The primary mission of AJOT is to publish peer-reviewed research examining the effectiveness and efficiency of occupational therapy practice so that occupational therapy professionals can make informed, evidence-based decisions about best practice.

In addition, the journal aims to publish (1) research documenting the reliability and validity of occupational therapy instruments; (2) studies demonstrating a relationship between occupational engagement and the facilitation of community participation and health; and (3) articles that provide a forum for scholars to debate professional issues that affect education, practice, and research.

AJOT publishes 6 issues per year and has additional supplements.

Articles cover topics such as children and youth; mental health; rehabilitation, disability, and participation; productive aging; health and wellness; work and industry; education; and professional issues.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.1

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.557

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

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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 Health Professions and Medicine, 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.

• Rigor in Qualitative Research: The Assessment of Trustworthiness

  Citation: 1977

  Authors: Laura

• Adult Norms for the Box and Block Test of Manual Dexterity

  Citation: 1534

  Authors: Virgil, Gloria, Nancy, Karen

• Sensory Processing in Children With and Without Autism: A Comparative Study Using the Short Sensory Profile

  Citation: 1101

  Authors: Scott D., Winnie

• Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process—Fourth Edition

  Citation: 715

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• Participation in the Occupations of Everyday Life

  Citation: 689

  Authors: Mary

• Development of a Functional Measure for Persons With Alzheimer’s Disease: The Disability Assessment for Dementia

  Citation: 662

  Authors: Isabelle, Louise, Maria, Serge

• Concept Evolution in Sensory Integration: A Proposed Nosology for Diagnosis

  Citation: 604

  Authors: Lucy Jane, Marie E., Shelly J., Sharon A., Elizabeth T.

• Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process (3rd Edition)

  Citation: 594

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• Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: <i>Domain &amp; Process</i> 2nd Edition

  Citation: 583

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• Defining Lives: Occupation as Identity: An Essay on Competence, Coherence, and the Creation of Meaning

  Citation: 483

  Authors: Charles H.

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