State of the Journal, 2024
AJOT’s State of the Journal (2024) is now available! The journal maintains its top-ranked status in the field of occupational therapy based on an increase in its five-year impact factor. Key outcomes for 2024 showcase the journal’s breadth and depth. In 2025, we will focus on leading the profession in adopting new research reporting guidelines, as well as publishing a special issue on “Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Accessibility (DEIJA) in Occupational Therapy Practice and Education” (Volume 79, Issue 2, March/April).
DEI Collection
The American Journal of Occupational Therapy affirms the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across occupational therapy research, practice, and education. We've curated a DEI Collection of articles published in AJOT. We'll continue to add essential content to this collection to support AOTA members and the occupational therapy workforce.
OT Journals
Did you know that as an AOTA member you have free online access to AJOT as well as to the Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, the British Journal of Occupational Therapy, and the Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy? Go to: https://www.aota.org/publications/external-journals
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AJOT Authors & Issues Series
What goes on behind the scenes in a research setting? Can I ask questions directly to an author? How can I find out more about a topic covered in one of AJOT’s "The Issue Is" articles?
AJOT's Authors & Issues series answers those questions, and more! Led by AJOT’s editor-in-chief, Stacey Reynolds, one article in each issue is selected for a deep dive into the content with the authors and invited guests via AJOT’s YouTube channel. The recordings are then posted to CommunOT for viewing and asynchronous discussion. Authors and guests moderate the online discussion and answer questions for one week. The recordings and discussions are archived on CommunOT.
Previous Discussions
- October 2024: Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Adults Living With and Beyond Cancer
- September 2024: An Argument for Guidelines for Capstones in Unhoused Settings
- August 2024: Exploring the Efficacy of a Remote Strategy-Based Intervention for People With Multiple Sclerosis With Everyday Memory Impairments
- July 2024: The Occupation of Play
- June 2024: Challenging Norms: The Impact of Transgender and Gender-Diverse Realities on Work and School Participation
- May 2024: Changes in Caregiver Outcomes After Participation in the Engaged Eaters Program
- March 2024: Recovery of Function After Acquired Neurological Injury
- January 2024: Preparing for and Responding to the Current Mental Health Tsunami: Embracing Mary Reilly’s Call to Action
- December 2023: A Call to Shift to Competency-Based Education
- November 2023: Leadership Development of Women of Color in Occupational Therapy
- October 2023: Implementing Parent Coaching in Hospital-Based Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Now Accepting Applications for AJOT Associate Editor
AJOT invites candidates to apply for open Associate Editor positions with the journal. This is a volunteer position. Learn more about the role of Associate Editor and how to apply by visiting the Editorial Board page.
Resources for Reviewers
AJOT offers resources to help new reviewers provide constructive critiques. Learn what's involved in peer review and how to become an AJOT reviewer.
Resources for Authors
If you are considering submitting an article for publication in AJOT, be sure to review our Author Guidelines prior to submission.
Call for Papers
AJOT publishes special issues on topics of interest to the profession. Authors considering a submission for a special issue should first contact the issue guest editor. Be sure to regularly visit our Call for Papers for more information.
Continuing Education Resources
Learn more about tested treatment strategies by reading AJOT articles in your area of practice. Become an evidence-based practitioner and demonstrate your knowledge by passing a continuing education (CE) article-based course exam. Articles are selected for their relevance to practice, strong evidence supporting treatment, and the distinct value of occupational therapy. For more information on CE and professional development resources to advance your career and meet your certification and licensure requirements, visit the AOTA Store.
Explore Our Special Collections
AJOT maintains several special collections of evidence-based content that has published in the journal. Be sure to explore each collection.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Eleanor Clarke Slagle Lectures
OT Practice With Children and Youth
Explore COVID-19 Case Applications in AOTA's Everyday Evidence Podcast Series
AOTA's Everyday Evidence podcast series includes a three-part COVID-19 case application series featuring interviews with frontline OT practitioners about their care experiences during the global pandemic and the case applications they developed. Episode 1 discusses a critical care case application, Episode 2 covers an outpatient care example, and Episode 3 features a pediatric care example. The full COVID-19 case applications are available Open Access in AJOT's special COVID Supplement (Volume 75, Issue Supplement 1).