Occupational Therapy in Health Care

Aims & Scope

Occupational Therapy in Health Care is a journal of contemporary practice in occupational therapy.

It provides occupational therapy practitioners with a forum to stay up-to-date on current methods and theories in the field.

Focused on everyday practice, the journal addresses the concerns of new and experienced therapists, presenting innovations in client evaluations and treatments, current research findings, critical reviews of current textbooks, descriptions of novel programs and descriptions of fieldwork innovations.

An essential guide to the changing trends in health care, social services, and education, Occupational Therapy in Health Care provides occupational therapy practitioners with a forum to stay up-to-date on current methods and theories in the field.

Focused on everyday practice, the journal addresses the concerns of new and experienced therapists, presenting innovations in client evaluations and treatments, current research findings, clinical experiences, and developments in therapeutic techniques.

The journal is an invaluable resource for practitioners, academics, and students, providing descriptions of programs, treatment strategies, examination of clinical decision-making, demonstrations of practice models in present use, and more.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1
2024	0.90

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.336

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	31

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	15547

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	127

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

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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.

• An Introduction to Occupational Science, A Foundation for Occupational Therapy in the 21st Century

  Citation: 340

  Authors: Elizabeth J.

• In the Footsteps of Wilcock, Part One: The Evolution of Doing, Being, Becoming, and Belonging

  Citation: 135

  Authors: Danielle, Geneviève, Karen

• The Relationship Between Professional Identity and Burnout Among Occupational Therapists

  Citation: 96

  Authors: Heather, Diane

• Burden and Quality of Life of Family Caregivers of Stroke Patients

  Citation: 89

  Authors: Camila Caminha, Jacqueline Denubila, Daniel Marinho Cezar

• In the Footsteps of Wilcock, Part Two: The Interdependent Nature of Doing, Being, Becoming, and Belonging

  Citation: 78

  Authors: Danielle, Geneviève, Karen

• The Down Syndrome Behavioral Phenotype: Implications for Practice and Research in Occupational Therapy

  Citation: 68

  Authors: Lisa A., Deborah J.

• Exploring Validity, Reliability, and Factor Analysis of the Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology in an Italian Population: A Cross-Sectional Study

  Citation: 67

  Authors: Giovanni, Mariele, Domenico, Giuseppina, Elisabetta, Rita, Gianluca, Donatella, Marco

• The Benefits of and Challenges to the Use of Occupation in Hand Therapy

  Citation: 62

  Authors: Donna, Ingrid

• Service Dogs: A Compensatory Resource to Improve Function

  Citation: 62

  Authors: Stacey K., Ruth A.

• Childhood Obesity: Effects on Children's Participation, Mental Health, and Psychosocial Development

  Citation: 61

  Authors: Michael A., Kerryellen

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