Journal of Hand Therapy

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Hand Therapy is designed for hand therapists, occupational and physical therapists, and other hand specialists involved in the rehabilitation of disabling hand problems.

The Journal functions as a source of education and information by publishing scientific and clinical articles.

Regular features include original reports, clinical reviews, case studies, editorials, and book reviews.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.8
2024	2.10

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.560

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	74

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	10398

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	432

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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 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.

• Measuring the whole or the parts?

  Citation: 1074

  Authors: Dorcas E., Jeffrey N., Anne H., James G., Valerie, Claire

• Development of a Scale for Patient Rating of Wrist Pain and Disability

  Citation: 332

  Authors: Joy C.

• Assessment of upper extremity impairment, function, and activity after stroke: foundations for clinical decision making

  Citation: 309

  Authors: Catherine E., Marghuretta D., Ryan R., Sydney Y., Rebecca L.

• Epidemiology of distal radius fractures and factors predicting risk and prognosis

  Citation: 292

  Authors: Norma J., Neha

• Reorganization of Cortical Representations of the Hand Following Alterations of Skin Inputs Induced by Nerve Injury, Skin Island Transfers, and Experience

  Citation: 289

  Authors: Michael M., William M.

• Fifty years of somatosensory research

  Citation: 265

  Authors: Sidney

• Responsiveness of the disability of the arm, shoulder, and hand (DASH) and patient-rated wrist/hand evaluation (PRWHE) in evaluating change after hand therapy

  Citation: 262

  Authors: Joy C, Virginia

• Tendon Biomechanics and Mechanobiology—A Minireview of Basic Concepts and Recent Advancements

  Citation: 255

  Authors: James H-C., Qianping, Bin

• Effectiveness of rehabilitation for patients with Subacromial impingement syndrome: a systematic review

  Citation: 240

  Authors: Lori A, Matthew K, Evie N

• Psychometric qualities of the Dutch language version of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand questionnaire (DASH-DLV)

  Citation: 230

  Authors: Martine M., Eleonore J.A., Nicolette H.M.J., Arnold H., Nico L.U.

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