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Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy
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Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy

1539-8412

Published by: Wolters Kluwer Health

https://journals.lww.com/jgpt/pages/default.aspx

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 2852 24 22 7

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 31
Documents by Best Scientists*: 27
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 53
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.66
Impact Factor: 1.8

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy?

The discussions in the journal mainly cover the fields of Physical therapy, Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Balance (ability), Gerontology and Rehabilitation. The majority of Physical therapy studies are focused on the issues of Activities of daily living. It focuses on Physical medicine and rehabilitation research which is adjacent to topics in Intraclass correlation.

Balance (ability) research is the primary subject tackled in the journal with a focus on Berg Balance Scale. The research on Injury prevention featured in it combines topics in other fields like Occupational safety and health, Suicide prevention and Human factors and ergonomics. Test (assessment) study tackled is connected to the field of Reliability (statistics).

  • Physical therapy (47.07%)
  • Physical medicine and rehabilitation (38.48%)
  • Balance (ability) (20.67%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • White paper: "walking speed: the sixth vital sign". (717 citations)
  • Reference values for the timed up and go test: a descriptive meta-analysis. (625 citations)
  • Hand-grip dynamometry predicts future outcomes in aging adults. (543 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy:

The published articles aim to foster the development of research in Physical therapy, Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Balance (ability), Gerontology and Psychological intervention. The published papers explore issues in Physical therapy which can be linked to other research areas like Injury prevention, Randomized controlled trial and CINAHL. The published articles with studies in Physical medicine and rehabilitation featured incorporate elements of Test (assessment) and Activities of daily living.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Surgery
  • Physical therapy

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy aims to foster the development of research in Physical therapy, Balance (ability), Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Gerontology and Randomized controlled trial. Topics in Physical therapy explored in it were investigated in conjunction with research in Lumbar, Retrospective cohort study and Acute care. In addition to Balance (ability) research, it aims to explore topics under Test (assessment), Fall risk, Falls in older adults, Fall prevention and Confidence interval.

Physical medicine and rehabilitation research presented in the journal encompasses a variety of subjects, including Body mass index and Observational study. Topics in Gerontology were tackled in line with various other fields like Psychological intervention, Physical fitness, Perception, Cognition and Activities of daily living. Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy facilitates discussions on Randomized controlled trial that incorporate concepts from other fields like Quality of life, Meta-analysis, Endurance training and Dementia, Disease.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Rate of Force Development as a Predictor of Mobility in Community-dwelling Older Adults. (8 citations)
  • Age- and Gender-Related Changes in Physical Function in Community-Dwelling Brazilian Adults Aged 50 to 102 Years. (6 citations)
  • Factors Associated With Discharge Destination in Community-Dwelling Adults Admitted to Acute General Medical Units. (4 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 Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Richard W. Bohannon (19 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Michelle M. Lusardi (19 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Vicki S. Mercer (13 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Michael G. Bemben (11 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Jennifer S. Brach (10 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 Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy (based on the number of publications) are:

  • American Physical Therapy Association (48 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • RMIT University (17 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Connecticut (14 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (13 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Utah (10 papers) absent at the last 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, 4.76% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 23.33% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 10.00% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 15.00% of all publications and 51.67% 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.

Online Nursing Education Impact in Geriatric Physical Therapy Research

It would be also advantageous to discuss the influence of online nursing education, particularly the programs that focus on geriatrics, in the field of Geriatric Physical Therapy. As medical science advances, the need for competent nursing professionals specializing in geriatrics has increased. Various educational institutions in New York offer an array of online nursing programs specializing in geriatric care that effectively bridge the gap between the theoretical and practical aspects of nursing. These programs offer specialized clinical experiences in geriatric environments, comprehensive coursework, rich interactive content, and learning experiences tailored to adults and working students' needs. These programs could play a vital role in the development of research in Physical Therapy, Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation, Balance (ability), Gerontology, and Psychological Intervention. Moreover, the flexibility and availability of these digital programs enable more individuals to pursue specialized geriatric nursing degrees. This increase in trained professionals greatly contributes to a broader range of research topics and thorough investigations in the field of Geriatric Physical Therapy. Therefore, the inclusion of online education reflects an essential element in comprehending the current and future directions of Geriatric Physical Therapy research.

Top Publications

  • Age- and Gender-Related Changes in Physical Function in Community-Dwelling Brazilian Adults Aged 50 to 102 Years.

    Hélio J Coelho-Junior;Hélio J Coelho-Junior;Marco C Uchida;Ivan O Gonçalves;Riccardo Calvani;Riccardo Calvani

    (2021)
    26 Citations
  • Rapid Inhibition Accuracy and Leg Strength Are Required for Community-Dwelling Older People to Recover Balance From Induced Trips and Slips: An Experimental Prospective Study.

    Yoshiro Okubo;Lionne Duran;Kim Delbaere;Daina L. Sturnieks

    (2021)
    20 Citations
  • Effect of Exercise on Motor Symptoms in Patients With Parkinson's Disease: A Network Meta-analysis.

    Celia Álvarez-Bueno;Jonathan J Deeks;Iván Cavero-Redondo;Kate Jolly

    (2021)
    14 Citations
  • Frailty and Function in Heart Failure: Predictors of 30-Day Hospital Readmission?

    Tamra Keeney;Diane U Jette;Howard Cabral;Alan M Jette

    (2021)
    13 Citations
  • Exploring Older Adults' Experiences of a Home-Based, Technology-Driven Balance Training Exercise Program Designed to Reduce Fall Risk: A Qualitative Research Study Within a Randomized Controlled Trial.

    Meghan Ambrens;Melinda Stanners;Trinidad Valenzuela;Husna Razee

    (2021)
    12 Citations
  • Performance and Clinimetric Properties of the Timed Up From Floor Test Completed by Apparently Healthy Community-Dwelling Older Women.

    Marilyn A Moffett;Dale Avers;Richard W Bohannon;Keiba L Shaw

    (2021)
    11 Citations
  • Long-Term Efficacy of Treatment Effects After a Kyphosis Exercise and Posture Training Intervention in Older Community-Dwelling Adults: A Cohort Study.

    Wendy B. Katzman;Neeta Parimi;Amy Gladin;Shirley Wong

    (2021)
    10 Citations
  • Validity and Reliability of Jump Height Measurements Obtained From Nonathletic Populations With the VERT Device.

    John Manor;Jennifer Bunn;Richard W Bohannon

    (2020)
    6 Citations
  • Home-Based Health Care Interventions for People Aged 75 Years and Above With Chronic, Noninflammatory Musculoskeletal Pain: A Scoping Review

    (2021)
    5 Citations
  • Four Square Step Test Performance in Hip Fracture Patients.

    Heather L Mutchie;Denise L Orwig;Brock Beamer;Vincent Conroy

    (2021)
    5 Citations

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