Journal of Physical Therapy Education

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Physical Therapy Education advances the scholarship of physical therapy education in all its dimensions by disseminating scholarly works of discovery, application, and integration and enriches physical therapy academic and clinical education environments by using evidence into the educational decision-making process to effectively prepare students, support faculty and clinicians, and inform administrators.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.510

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	11

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	11404

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	257

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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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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.

• Competencies for Interprofessional Collaboration

  Citation: 97

  Authors: Lesley, Louise, Carole, Victoria

• Model for Ability-Based Assessment in Physical Therapy Education

  Citation: 73

  Authors: Warren W, Barbara J, Janet C, Gregory M, Howard L

• Appraising and Incorporating Qualitative Research in Evidence-Based Practice

  Citation: 60

  Authors: Roberta, Wendy

• Exploration of Students’ Clinical Reasoning Development in Professional Physical Therapy Education

  Citation: 58

  Authors: Jennifer, Lisa, Julie, J B, Teresa M., Gail M.

• How Service-Learning Experiences Benefit Physical Therapist Studentsʼ Professional Development: A Grounded Theory Study

  Citation: 50

  Authors: Pamela J

• Essential Characteristics of Quality Clinical Education Experiences: Standards to Facilitate Student Learning

  Citation: 47

  Authors: Carol, Ellen, Kathleen M., Jean, Angela M.

• Virtual Reality in the Assessment and Treatment of Children With Motor Impairment: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 46

  Authors: Yocheved, Patrice (Tamar) L.

• Integrating Cultural Competence and Core Values: An International Service-Learning Model

  Citation: 46

  Authors: Lorna M., Ann L.

• Impact of Service Learning on Physical Therapist Studentsʼ Knowledge of and Attitudes Toward Older Adults and on Their Critical Thinking Ability

  Citation: 45

  Authors: Janna

• “Flipping” Texas State University’s Physical Therapist Musculoskeletal Curriculum: Implementation of a Hybrid Learning Model

  Citation: 44

  Authors: Brenda, Eric, Rob, Barbara

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