Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics

Aims & Scope

This comprehensive journal is recognized for its useful balance of research and clinical practice articles.

For more than 25 years Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics has functioned as a forum for rehabilitation health care professionals and scientists to share research that advances preventative, clinical, educational and therapeutic practices.

The issues addressed in the journal focus on current, emerging and innovative areas of care and prevention that cross the healthcare continuum that support evidence-informed management of the older client including: health and wellness; prevention of aging-related functional decline and injury; innovative programming; clinical and technological advances; policy, and the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed for working with older clients.

Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics is innovative and timely.

In addition to the wealth of information found in each scheduled issue, occasional thematic issues devoted to critical issues or professional challenges will become frequently used references in personal libraries.

Past thematic issues have focused on: Aging in place Community mobility: driving and the elderly Complementary and alternative interventions medicine in geriatrics Therapeutic interventions for persons with dementia Teaching students about geriatric research Practice and program implications for aging with a developmental disability Authors can choose to publish gold open access in this journal.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.5
2024	0.30

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.257

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	25

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	18317

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	55

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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, Medicine and Nursing, 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.

• Technology Use by Older Adults and Barriers to Using Technology

  Citation: 149

  Authors: Lynn

• Psychometric Properties of Timed Up and Go in Elderly People: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 55

  Authors: Elisabeth, Astrid, Lisa, Kerstin

• An Analysis of Problems with Walkers Encountered by Elderly Persons

  Citation: 49

  Authors: William C., Dianne, Machiko, Barbara

• The Effects of the Nintendo Wii Fit on Community-Dwelling Older Adults with Perceived Balance Deficits: A Pilot Study

  Citation: 49

  Authors: Emily, Sarah, Brynne, Kathryn

• Performance of Community Dwelling Elderly on the Timed Up and Go Test

  Citation: 43

  Authors: Mary, Ann

• Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Older People: New Zealand Students Entering Health Professional Degrees

  Citation: 39

  Authors: Jenny J., Lynne, Janis E., Sarnia J.

• Effects of Yoga-Based Program on Glycosylated Hemoglobin Level Serum Lipid Profile in Community Dwelling Elderly Subjects with Chronic Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus–A Randomized Controlled Trial

  Citation: 38

  Authors: K., K. Vijaya, Prabha, B.

• Influences on Leisure and Life Satisfaction of Elderly People

  Citation: 37

  Authors: Janelle, Kryss

• Effects of Nintendo Wii on Quality of Life, Social Relationships, and Confidence to Prevent Falls

  Citation: 36

  Authors: Cynthia Sheppard, Elizabeth, Julie, Shireen Hezar, Stephanie H., Kristin Seawell, Christopher, Holly

• Occupational Therapy Discharge Assessment of Elderly Patients from Acute Care Hospitals

  Citation: 35

  Authors: Miriam, Anne

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