Irish Journal of Occupational Therapy

Aims & Scope

The aim of the Irish Journal of Occupational Therapy is to contribute and stimulate critical debate and evidence-based practice by disseminating research findings, expert opinion, theoretical arguments and developments within clinical practice and professional education in Ireland and internationally.

The journal publishes original articles that will add to the knowledge base within occupational therapy and further evidence-based practice and critical debate within the profession.

The journal contributes to theory, practice, education, research and professional developments within occupational therapy.

Theoretical papers, qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research studies and systematic reviews are equally welcome.

Practice reports of innovative service developments and short papers appraising the evidence base for specific interventions will also be considered for publication.

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	16194

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	39

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.314

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	9

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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

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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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Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

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APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Health Professions and Medicine, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

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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.

• Assessment of developmental coordination disorder in adulthood: a scoping review

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Dorothy

• Letter to the editor

  Citation: 0

  Authors: Lori, Nicole, Cara, Andrew, Carri, Leanne, Angie, Helene, Josee, Kaarina, Pamela, Catherine

• Occupational therapists’ perceptions of the relationship between gravitational insecurity, emotion regulation and functioning in adult mental health settings: an interpretative phenomenological analysis

  Citation: 0

  Authors: Rebecca, Edwina, Anne-Louise

• Editorial – Shaping the Future of Occupational Therapy: Innovations in Practice Education to support workforce planning

  Citation: 0

  Authors: Eimer, Edwina, Jean, Claire I., MaryRose

• Implementation and evaluation of a mobile application to support occupational therapy education

  Citation: 0

  Authors: María Luisa, Luis-Javier, Estíbaliz, Isabel

• Long-term impact of COVID-19-related health restrictions on occupational competence and values

  Citation: 0

  Authors: Nicolas, Aline, Samuel

• Editorial: Dr. Tina McGrath: a valuable gift to Irish occupational therapy

  Citation: 0

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• Findings and implications from a global survey on paediatric education in occupational therapy academic programmes and paediatric practice in occupational therapy

  Citation: 0

  Authors: Kate, Liliya, Petya, Arti, Marinela, Said, Kathryn, Allyson

• Current insights into lower limb prostheses: Brazilian users’ perceptions on the (Re)construction of body image and identity

  Citation: 0

  Authors: Mariana Ribeiro, Joana Pimenta, Juliana Pontes

• The lived experiences of Black occupational therapy students at a UK university

  Citation: 0

  Authors: Motunrayo, Tongai F.

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