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Journal of Physiotherapy
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Journal of Physiotherapy

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1230 40 89 20

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 57
Documents by Best Scientists*: 104
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 95
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.668
Impact Factor: 9.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Physiotherapy?

The discussions in the journal mainly cover the fields of Physical therapy, Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Randomized controlled trial, Rehabilitation and Psychological intervention. It aims to investigate interdisciplinary topics such as Physical therapy and Clinical Practice. The majority of Physical medicine and rehabilitation studies in the journal are focused on the subject of Preferred walking speed.

The study on Randomized controlled trial featured in Journal of Physiotherapy expounds on the topic of Blinding in particular.

  • Physical therapy (97.90%)
  • Physical medicine and rehabilitation (18.91%)
  • Randomized controlled trial (15.76%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Exercise training improves sleep quality in middle-aged and older adults with sleep problems: a systematic review (305 citations)
  • Adherence to exercise programs for older people is influenced by program characteristics and personal factors: a systematic review (235 citations)
  • Physiotherapy management for COVID-19 in the acute hospital setting: clinical practice recommendations (235 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Physiotherapy:

The most cited publications mainly deal with areas of study such as Physical therapy, Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Randomized controlled trial, Rehabilitation and Intervention (counseling). Preferred walking speed is a focus of the presented Physical therapy works in the most cited articles and they dives deep in Preferred walking speed. The works on Physical medicine and rehabilitation tackled in the most cited publications bring together disciplines like Range of motion, Trial registration and Meta-analysis.

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:

The concepts of Physical therapy, Rehabilitation, Clinical Practice, Intervention (counseling) and Family medicine are tackled in the journal. Osteoarthritis, Meta-analysis and Stroke are some topics wherein Physical therapy research discussed in the journal have an impact. The work on Osteoarthritis tackled in Journal of Physiotherapy brings together disciplines like Functional disability and Glucocorticoid.

The studies on Stroke discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Brain stimulation, Robotic assisted and Non invasive. Rehabilitation research featured in Journal of Physiotherapy incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Range of movement, Grip strength and Hand function. Journal of Physiotherapy explores topics in Intervention (counseling) which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Psychological intervention and Low back pain.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Advanced telehealth technology improves home-based exercise therapy for people with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review. (5 citations)
  • Treadmill walking improves walking speed and distance in ambulatory people after stroke and is not inferior to overground walking: a systematic review. (4 citations)
  • Appraisal of Clinical Practice Guideline: Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine (AFRM) standards for the provision of inpatient adult rehabilitation medicine services in public and private hospitals. (3 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 Physiotherapy (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Mark R. Elkins (35 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Nicholas F. Taylor (34 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Nora Shields (30 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Joy C. MacDermid (28 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Sandra G. Brauer (27 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 Physiotherapy (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Sydney (126 papers) published 17 papers at the last edition, 8 more than at the previous edition,
  • La Trobe University (77 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Queensland (56 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • Monash University (54 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Melbourne (51 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition, 2 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, 3.03% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 50.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 13.54% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 15.62% of all publications and 20.83% 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.

Interdisciplinary Applications of Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy, as a health discipline, extends beyond patient rehabilitation and improved mobility. It has significant interdisciplinary applications in fields such as pediatrics, geriatrics, neurology, and more. The versatility of physiotherapy makes it a potent tool in many complex medical situations.

In geriatrics, for instance, physiotherapy helps in maintaining the physical fitness of older adults, enhancing their quality of life, and promoting independence. Similarly, within the realm of pediatrics, physiotherapists play a crucial role in helping children and young adults overcome developmental issues, physical impairments, and injuries.

Moreover, physiotherapy's role in the area of nursing has been increasingly recognized. From assisting patients in regaining their strength post-surgery to helping them handle various diseases and conditions, physiotherapists contribute significantly to the nursing sphere. While this is a global trend, it is quite prominent in specific regions like Arizona. It's worth noting that becoming a nurse with a specialization in physiotherapy requires distinct licensing and meeting particular requirements.

You can learn more about the arizona nursing license requirements and overall nursing license cost to understand the investment involved in this field. This will help individuals keen on integrating physiotherapy into their nursing career make informed career decisions.

Applying physiotherapy's principles and techniques in various health fields doesn't only broaden the professional horizon for therapists but also enhances patient care and rehabilitation across these domains.

Top Publications

  • Physiotherapy management for COVID-19 in the acute hospital setting: clinical practice recommendations

    Peter Thomas;Claire Baldwin;Bernie Bissett;Ianthe Boden

    (2020)
    650 Citations
  • Physiotherapists and patients report positive experiences overall with telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic: a mixed-methods study.

    Kim L Bennell;Belinda J Lawford;Ben Metcalf;David Mackenzie

    (2021)
    115 Citations
  • Physiotherapy management for COVID-19 in the acute hospital setting and beyond: an update to clinical practice recommendations

    (2021)
    89 Citations
  • Patient education improves pain and function in people with knee osteoarthritis with better effects when combined with exercise therapy: a systematic review.

    Anthony J Goff;Danilo De Oliveira Silva;Mark Merolli;Emily C Bell

    (2021)
    81 Citations
  • Therapeutic alliance facilitates adherence to physiotherapy-led exercise and physical activity for older adults with knee pain: a longitudinal qualitative study

    Andrew J Moore;Andrew J Moore;Melanie A Holden;Nadine E Foster;Clare Jinks

    (2020)
    80 Citations
  • Physiotherapy management of urinary incontinence in females

    Kari Bø

    (2020)
    48 Citations
  • An international core capability framework for physiotherapists to deliver quality care via videoconferencing: a Delphi study.

    Luke Davies;Rana S Hinman;Trevor Russell;Belinda Lawford

    (2021)
    47 Citations
  • Appraisal of Clinical Practice Guideline: 2018 update of the EULAR recommendations for the management of hand osteoarthritis.

    Armaghan Dabbagh;Joy C MacDermid

    (2021)
    41 Citations
  • Physiotherapists may improve management of knee osteoarthritis through greater psychosocial focus, being proactive with advice, and offering longer-term reviews: a qualitative study.

    Pek Ling Teo;Kim L Bennell;Belinda J Lawford;Thorlene Egerton

    (2020)
    38 Citations
  • Group education, night splinting and home exercises reduce conversion to surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome: a multicentre randomised trial.

    Karina J Lewis;Michel W Coppieters;Leo Ross;Ian Hughes

    (2020)
    34 Citations

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