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British Journal of Occupational Therapy
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British Journal of Occupational Therapy

0308-0226

Published by: SAGE

https://journals.sagepub.com/home/bjo

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 912 13 18 7

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 36
Documents by Best Scientists*: 47
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 56
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.429
Impact Factor: 0.9

Overview

Top Research Topics at British Journal of Occupational Therapy?

The journal is organized to address concerns in the fields of Occupational therapy, Nursing, Gerontology, Physical therapy and Medical education. The studies on Occupational therapy discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Psychotherapist, Mental health, Clinical psychology and Family medicine. The main emphasis of the journal is the subject of Physical therapy, focusing on Rehabilitation.

The Medical education study featured in British Journal of Occupational Therapy draws parallels with the field of Pedagogy.

  • Occupational therapy (30.96%)
  • Nursing (11.29%)
  • Gerontology (11.21%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (3625 citations)
  • Occupational Deprivation: Global Challenge in the New Millennium (334 citations)
  • The Delphi Technique: An Adaptive Research Tool: (280 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at British Journal of Occupational Therapy:

The journal papers investigate areas of study like Occupational therapy, Social psychology, Nursing, Clinical psychology and Psychotherapist. The published papers explore the study of Occupational therapy to improve our understanding of the broader topic of Physical therapy. The published articles address concerns in Social psychology which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Epistemology, Cognitive psychology, Perspective (graphical) and Applied psychology.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Law
  • World War II
  • Internal medicine

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal was organized to reinforce research efforts on Occupational therapy, Gerontology, Rehabilitation, Physical medicine and rehabilitation and Mental health. British Journal of Occupational Therapy addresses concerns in Occupational therapy which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Psychological intervention, Cancer, Intervention (counseling), Family medicine and Medical education. It is concerned with the study of Intervention (counseling) and Nursing in general.

The Rehabilitation study featured falls within the wider field of Physical therapy. Issues in Physical medicine and rehabilitation were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Stroke, Activities of daily living and Quality of life (healthcare). It investigates Mental health research which frequently intersects with Clinical psychology.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Research priorities for occupational therapy in the UK (2 citations)
  • Stepping On after Stroke falls-prevention programme for community stroke survivors in Singapore: A feasibility study: (2 citations)
  • Relationships between executive functions and occupational performance of children with medulloblastoma (2 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in British Journal of Occupational Therapy (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Christine Craik (63 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Avril Drummond (50 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Greg Kelly (50 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Katrina Bannigan (41 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • Clephane Hume (36 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in British Journal of Occupational Therapy (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Queensland (90 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
  • RMIT University (85 papers) published 11 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Nottingham (64 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Brunel University London (53 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Sydney (35 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 12.59% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 18.64% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 8.47% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 21.19% of all publications and 51.69% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Further Reading and Resources

For students and researchers interested in further exploring the field of Clinical Psychology and Occupational Therapy, it might be beneficial to consider consulting reputable academic institutions. A thorough understanding of these subjects can be facilitated not only by reading top research papers but also by gaining a comprehensive education. If you are considering a career in these fields, choosing the right educational institution is essential. The best psychology schools in Oregon, for example, offer competitive programs in Clinical Psychology and Occupational Therapy, providing students with an exceptional base of knowledge and a multitude of practical experiences. Similarly, attending conferences and seminars hosted by these specializations’ top leaders can provide relevant insights. Together with reading top-rated journals like the British Journal of Occupational Therapy, these strategies can significantly enhance your understanding and make a meaningful contribution to your work.

Top Publications

  • Sharing stories of lived experience: A qualitative analysis of the intersection of experiences between storytellers with acquired brain injury and storytelling facilitators:

    Kate D’Cruz;Jacinta Douglas;Tanya Serry

    (2020)
    18 Citations
  • Occupational performance coaching for stroke survivors delivered via telerehabilitation using a single-case experimental design.

    Dorothy Kessler;Nicole D Anderson;Deirdre R Dawson

    (2021)
    15 Citations
  • Views about sensory modulation from people with schizophrenia and treating staff: A multisite qualitative study:

    Tawanda Machingura;Chris Lloyd;Karen Murphy;Sarah Goulder

    (2021)
    10 Citations
  • Handwriting and typing: Occupational therapy practice when supporting adolescents with handwriting difficulties

    (2022)
    10 Citations
  • Environmental factors and daily functioning levels among adolescents with executive function deficits

    Yael Fogel;Sara Rosenblum;Naomi Josman

    (2020)
    9 Citations
  • Stepping On after Stroke falls-prevention programme for community stroke survivors in Singapore: A feasibility study:

    Tianma Xu;Lindy Clemson;Kate O’Loughlin;Natasha Lannin

    (2021)
    9 Citations
  • How are you getting by? Coping in developmental coordination disorder versus attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

    (2022)
    7 Citations
  • Functional status in postural tachycardia syndrome

    Emily M Rich;Asha Vas;Thomas D Parsons;Ryan Krone

    (2021)
    6 Citations
  • Understanding the occupational role of dog ownership through the lens of attachment theory: A survey study

    (2022)
    4 Citations
  • Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of individual placement and support (IPS) for patients with offending histories in the community: The United Kingdom experience:

    Najat Khalifa;Najat Khalifa;Sarah Hadfield;Louise Thomson;Emily Talbot

    (2020)
    4 Citations

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