British Journal of Occupational Therapy

Aims & Scope

BJOT’s chief aim is to publish peer-reviewed articles with international relevance that advance knowledge in research, practice, education, and policy in occupational therapy so that researchers, practitioners and service users have strong evidence on which to base decisions.

The journal publishes evidence on the effectiveness, benefit, and value of occupational therapy as well as interdisciplinary and related research that is relevant to occupational therapy, worldwide.

The Editorial Board’s current strategy is to focus on internationally relevant research and reviews, in particular systematic reviews, on clinical and client areas, although submissions in all article types and areas are welcomed, as are proposals for topics for special issues.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.9
2024	1.30

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.429

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	13124

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	386

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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 Health Professions, 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.

• The Delphi Technique: An Adaptive Research Tool

  Citation: 353

  Authors: Thelma

• Occupational Deprivation: Global Challenge in the New Millennium

  Citation: 327

  Authors: Gail

• The Relationship between Sensory Processing Difficulties and Anxiety Level of Healthy Adults

  Citation: 141

  Authors: Batya, Winnie

• Reflexivity: An Essential Component for All Research?

  Citation: 135

  Authors: Linda

• Occupational Therapists' Attitudes, Knowledge, and Implementation of Evidence-Based Practice: A Systematic Review of Published Research

  Citation: 123

  Authors: Dominic, Danielle, Briony, Laura

• The contribution of allotment gardening to health and wellbeing: A systematic review of the literature

  Citation: 123

  Authors: Chris, Anne, Janet, Mike

• Qualitative synthesis: A guide to conducting a meta-ethnography

  Citation: 115

  Authors: Mairead, Katie, Judith, Rose, Mandy

• ‘Rigour’, ‘Ethical Integrity’ or ‘Artistry’? Reflexively Reviewing Criteria for Evaluating Qualitative Research

  Citation: 113

  Authors: Linda

• Participation in the Home Environment among Children and Youth with and without Disabilities

  Citation: 102

  Authors: Mary, Dana, Rachel, Mary Alunkal, Wendy, Gary

• Developmental coordination disorder is more than a motor problem: Children describe the impact of daily struggles on their quality of life

  Citation: 101

  Authors: Jill G, Melinda, Susan R, Nikol, Cheryl

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