State of the Journal, 2012

Sharon A. Gutman

doi:10.5014/ajot.2012.006346

In the past 5 years, the American Journal of Occupational Therapy (AJOT) has undergone dramatic changes and has been transformed into a solid research journal publishing many of the profession’s most significant research studies. Important changes include the move to online submission, peer review, and publication; a steady increase in the journal’s impact factor (IF) score; and a continuing increase in the amount and rigor of published intervention effectiveness studies. March 2012 marked the 2nd-year anniversary of the journal’s online submission, peer review, and publication process.

Sharon A. Gutman, PhD, OTR, FAOTA

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In 2012, AJOT received 234 manuscript submissions, the 3rd straight year in which the journal received more than 200 submissions. Our ability to publish a greater number of articles has increased with online publication. For the past 2 years, the journal has published six issues per year (available online and in print) and one supplemental issue reserved for official American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) documents (available online only). This format has allowed publication of approximately 90 articles per volume (see Table 1). A future goal of the journal continues to be publication of more online-only articles, along with a reduction of print articles, to decrease publication costs and increase available publication space.

Table 1.

AJOT Acceptance Rate and Total Publications, 2008–2012

Submissions	2012	2011	2010	2009	2008
Total submissions	234	204	239	192	—
Accepted, n (%)	92 (39.32)	72 (35.29)	79 (33.05)	84 (43.75)	—
Rejected, n (%)	142 (60.68)	132 (64.70)	160 (66.95)	108 (56.25)	—
Total no. of published articles	90	86	92	70	61
No. of published research studies	80	75	82	62	58

Note. AJOT = American Journal of Occupational Therapy; — = not available.

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Table 1.

AJOT Acceptance Rate and Total Publications, 2008–2012

Submissions	2012	2011	2010	2009	2008
Total submissions	234	204	239	192	—
Accepted, n (%)	92 (39.32)	72 (35.29)	79 (33.05)	84 (43.75)	—
Rejected, n (%)	142 (60.68)	132 (64.70)	160 (66.95)	108 (56.25)	—
Total no. of published articles	90	86	92	70	61
No. of published research studies	80	75	82	62	58

Note. AJOT = American Journal of Occupational Therapy; — = not available.

Practice Areas

Mirroring membership practice trends (AOTA, 2009), two practice areas continued to receive the greatest amount of research attention in 2012: (1) rehabilitation, disability, and participation and (2) children and youth. This research trend has remained consistent for the past 5 years and has underpinned the generation of much-needed empirical support for occupational therapy services in these practice areas.

To address the call for greater research in the practice area of productive aging, three special issues were published in 2012. For the March/April 2012 issue, Elizabeth W. Peterson, Marcia Finlayson, Sharon J. Elliot, and Jane A. Painter guest edited a special issue on occupational therapy opportunities in fall prevention for elderly clients, a unique compilation of empirical studies supporting the profession’s services in this specialty area. A special issue sponsored by the AOTA Evidence-Based Practice Project was featured in the May/June 2012 issue and provided support for the relationship between occupation and productive aging. In the September/October 2012 issue, Roseann C. Schaaf and Erna Imperatore Blanche guest edited a special issue on autism that produced almost half of the children and youth practice area articles published in this volume, including many of the most important autism studies in the profession.

In stark contrast, few or no research studies were published in 2012 addressing the practice areas of mental health and work and industry. Occupational therapy researchers must undertake studies addressing mental health and work and industry to enhance the profession’s roles in these practice areas, or we risk losing these domains (see Tables 2 and 3).

Table 2.

Practice Area, Research Type, and Level of Evidence of AJOT Articles, 2008–2012

	2012 (N = 80)		2011 (N = 75)		2010 (N = 82)		2009 (N = 62)		2008 (N = 58)
Category	n	%	n	%	n	%	n	%	n	%
Practice area
Rehabilitation, disability, and participation	25	31.25	20	26.67	31	37.80	25	40.32	13	22.41
Children and youth	33	41.25	22	29.33	26	31.70	18	29.03	22	37.93
Productive aging	16	20.00	12	16.00	19	23.17	4	6.45	9	15.52
Mental health	3	3.75	11	14.67	2	2.44	4	6.45	0	0
Work and industry	0	0	6	8.00	0	0	0	0	1	1.72
Health and wellness	1	1.25	2	2.67	1	1.22	6	9.68	1	1.72
No specific practice area	2	2.50	2	2.67	3	3.66	5	8.06	12	20.69
Research type
Effectiveness	32	40.00	36	48.00	25	30.49	14	22.58	19	32.76
Instrument development and testing	24	30.00	13	17.33	23	28.05	13	20.97	15	25.86
Basic	14	17.50	16	21.33	17	20.73	26	41.94	13	22.41
Efficiency	4	5.00	4	5.33	10	12.20	5	8.06	0	0
Topical or professional question	3	3.75	4	5.33	3	3.66	2	3.23	10	17.24
Occupation, participation, and health	0	0	1	1.33	4	4.88	2	3.23	1	1.72
Education	3	3.75	1	1.33	0	0	0	0	0	0
Level of evidence (effectiveness studies)
I	18	56.25	21	58.33	12	48.00	1	7.14	7	36.84
II	2	6.25	2	5.56	3	12.00	7	50.00	1	5.26
III	5	15.63	8	22.22	1	4.00	2	14.29	4	21.05
IV	4	12.50	4	11.11	5	20.00	2	14.29	1	5.26
V	3	9.38	1	2.78	4	16.00	2	14.29	6	31.58

Note. AJOT = American Journal of Occupational Therapy.

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Table 2.

Practice Area, Research Type, and Level of Evidence of AJOT Articles, 2008–2012

	2012 (N = 80)		2011 (N = 75)		2010 (N = 82)		2009 (N = 62)		2008 (N = 58)
Category	n	%	n	%	n	%	n	%	n	%
Practice area
Rehabilitation, disability, and participation	25	31.25	20	26.67	31	37.80	25	40.32	13	22.41
Children and youth	33	41.25	22	29.33	26	31.70	18	29.03	22	37.93
Productive aging	16	20.00	12	16.00	19	23.17	4	6.45	9	15.52
Mental health	3	3.75	11	14.67	2	2.44	4	6.45	0	0
Work and industry	0	0	6	8.00	0	0	0	0	1	1.72
Health and wellness	1	1.25	2	2.67	1	1.22	6	9.68	1	1.72
No specific practice area	2	2.50	2	2.67	3	3.66	5	8.06	12	20.69
Research type
Effectiveness	32	40.00	36	48.00	25	30.49	14	22.58	19	32.76
Instrument development and testing	24	30.00	13	17.33	23	28.05	13	20.97	15	25.86
Basic	14	17.50	16	21.33	17	20.73	26	41.94	13	22.41
Efficiency	4	5.00	4	5.33	10	12.20	5	8.06	0	0
Topical or professional question	3	3.75	4	5.33	3	3.66	2	3.23	10	17.24
Occupation, participation, and health	0	0	1	1.33	4	4.88	2	3.23	1	1.72
Education	3	3.75	1	1.33	0	0	0	0	0	0
Level of evidence (effectiveness studies)
I	18	56.25	21	58.33	12	48.00	1	7.14	7	36.84
II	2	6.25	2	5.56	3	12.00	7	50.00	1	5.26
III	5	15.63	8	22.22	1	4.00	2	14.29	4	21.05
IV	4	12.50	4	11.11	5	20.00	2	14.29	1	5.26
V	3	9.38	1	2.78	4	16.00	2	14.29	6	31.58

Note. AJOT = American Journal of Occupational Therapy.

Table 3.

2011 American Journal of Occupational Therapy Articles by Practice Area, Research Type, and Level of Evidence

Author	Effectiveness Study/Level of Evidence	Efficiency Study	Basic Research	Instrument Development and Testing	Occupation, Participation, and Health	Education	Topical or Professional Question	Practice Area
Arbesman & Lieberman	•/I							Productive aging
Arbesman & Mosley	•/I							Productive aging
Bagby, Dickie, & Baranek			•					Children and youth
Baker, Aufman, & Poole			•					Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Blanche, Bodison, Chang, & Reinoso				•				Children and youth
Blanche, Reinoso, Chang, & Bodison				•				Children and youth
Bourke-Taylor, Law, Howie, & Pallant				•				Health and wellness
Brossard-Racine, Mazer, Julien, & Majnemer				•				Children and youth
Caron, Schaaf, Benevides, & Gal			•					Children and youth
Case-Smith, DeLuca, Stevenson, & Ramey	•/I							Children and youth
Case-Smith, Holland, Lane, & White	•/III							Children and youth
Chaffey, Unsworth, & Fossey							•	Mental health
Chang et al.			•					Children and youth
Chase, Mann, Wasek, & Arbesman	•/I							Productive aging
Chippendale & Bear-Lehman	•/I							Productive aging
Cimarolli, Morse, Horowitz, & Reinhardt		•						Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Classen et al.-a				•				Productive aging
Classen et al.-b				•				Productive aging
Craig		•						Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Deacy, Yuen, Barstow, Warren, & Vogtle						•		Productive aging
de Brito Brandão, Gordon, & Mancini	•/I							Children and youth
Dunn, Cox, Foster, Mische-Lawson, & Tanquary	•/III							Children and youth
Eakman				•				No specific practice area
Elliott et al.	•/III							Productive aging
Engstrand, Krevers, & Kvist				•				Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Finlayson, Preissner, & Cho	•/I							Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Flanagan, Landa, Bhat, & Bauman			•					Children and youth
Flinn, Pease, & Freimer				•				Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Freuler, Baranek, Watson, Boyd, & Bulluck			•					Children and youth
Frost & Barkley						•		Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Glasgow, Fleming, Tooth, & Peters	•/I							Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Griswold & Townsend				•				Children and youth
Gutman, Raphael-Greenfield, & Rao	•/IV							Children and youth
Haltiwanger	•/III							Productive aging
Hayner	•/IV							Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Hersch et al.	•/II							Productive aging
Honaker, Rosello, & Candler				•				Children and youth
Hwang				•				Productive aging
Kao, Kramer, Liljenquist, Tian, & Coster				•				Children and youth
Katz, Averbuch, & Bar-Haim Erez				•				Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Katz, Bar-Haim Erez, Livni, & Averbuch				•				Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Kinnealey et al.	•/IV							Children and youth
Koenig, Buckley-Reen, & Garg	•/II							Children and youth
Lane, Reynolds, & Dumenci			•					Children and youth
Leland, Elliott, O’Malley, & Murphy		•						Productive aging
Martin, Johnston, & Sadowsky	•/IV							Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
McDonald & Vigen				•				Children and youth
Mennem, Warren, & Yuen				•				Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Mitchell, Hampton, Hanks, Miller, & Ray			•					Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Mulligan & White				•				Children and youth
Nilsen, Gillen, DiRusso, & Gordon	•/I							Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
O’Brien, Bynon, Morarty, & Presnell		•						Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
O’Donnell, Deitz, Kartin, Nalty, & Dawson			•					Children and youth
Ohl et al.				•				Children and youth
Orellano, Colón, & Arbesman	•/I							Productive aging
Painter et al.			•					Productive aging
Palsbo & Hood-Szivek	•/III							Children and youth
Phipps & Roberts			•					Children and youth
Polatajko, McEwen, Ryan, & Baum	•/I							Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Prager & Lang			•					Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Schaaf, Hunt, & Benevides	•/V							Children and youth
Schepens, Braun, & Murphy	•/I							Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Schepens, Sen, Painter, & Murphy	•/I							Productive aging
Schwellnus et al.			•					Children and youth
Silva & Schalock				•				Children and youth
Silva, Schalock, Garberg, & Smith	•/I							Children and youth
Skubik-Peplaski, Carrico, Nichols, Chelette, & Sawaki	•/V							Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Sledziewski, Schaaf, & Mount	•/V							Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Søndergaard & Fisher				•				Mental health
Stav							•	No specific practice area
Stav, Hallenen, Lane, & Arbesman	•/I							Productive aging
Stefanovich, Williams, McKee, Hagemann, & Carnahan						•		Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Stein, Polido, & Cermak			•					Children and youth
Stoller, Greuel, Cimini, Fowler, & Koomar	•/I							Mental health
Tal Saban, Ornoy, Grotto, & Parush				•				Children and youth
Tucker, Edwards, Mathews, Baum, & Connor				•				Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Weiner, Toglia, & Berg				•				Children and youth
Wells, Chasnoff, Schmidt, Telford, & Schwartz	•/I							Children and youth
Yang, Lin, Chen, Wu, & Chen	•/I							Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Yuen, Brooks, Azuero, & Burik							•	Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Total	32	4	14	24	0	3	3	Total = 80

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Table 3.

2011 American Journal of Occupational Therapy Articles by Practice Area, Research Type, and Level of Evidence

Author	Effectiveness Study/Level of Evidence	Efficiency Study	Basic Research	Instrument Development and Testing	Occupation, Participation, and Health	Education	Topical or Professional Question	Practice Area
Arbesman & Lieberman	•/I							Productive aging
Arbesman & Mosley	•/I							Productive aging
Bagby, Dickie, & Baranek			•					Children and youth
Baker, Aufman, & Poole			•					Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Blanche, Bodison, Chang, & Reinoso				•				Children and youth
Blanche, Reinoso, Chang, & Bodison				•				Children and youth
Bourke-Taylor, Law, Howie, & Pallant				•				Health and wellness
Brossard-Racine, Mazer, Julien, & Majnemer				•				Children and youth
Caron, Schaaf, Benevides, & Gal			•					Children and youth
Case-Smith, DeLuca, Stevenson, & Ramey	•/I							Children and youth
Case-Smith, Holland, Lane, & White	•/III							Children and youth
Chaffey, Unsworth, & Fossey							•	Mental health
Chang et al.			•					Children and youth
Chase, Mann, Wasek, & Arbesman	•/I							Productive aging
Chippendale & Bear-Lehman	•/I							Productive aging
Cimarolli, Morse, Horowitz, & Reinhardt		•						Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Classen et al.-a				•				Productive aging
Classen et al.-b				•				Productive aging
Craig		•						Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Deacy, Yuen, Barstow, Warren, & Vogtle						•		Productive aging
de Brito Brandão, Gordon, & Mancini	•/I							Children and youth
Dunn, Cox, Foster, Mische-Lawson, & Tanquary	•/III							Children and youth
Eakman				•				No specific practice area
Elliott et al.	•/III							Productive aging
Engstrand, Krevers, & Kvist				•				Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Finlayson, Preissner, & Cho	•/I							Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Flanagan, Landa, Bhat, & Bauman			•					Children and youth
Flinn, Pease, & Freimer				•				Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Freuler, Baranek, Watson, Boyd, & Bulluck			•					Children and youth
Frost & Barkley						•		Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Glasgow, Fleming, Tooth, & Peters	•/I							Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Griswold & Townsend				•				Children and youth
Gutman, Raphael-Greenfield, & Rao	•/IV							Children and youth
Haltiwanger	•/III							Productive aging
Hayner	•/IV							Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Hersch et al.	•/II							Productive aging
Honaker, Rosello, & Candler				•				Children and youth
Hwang				•				Productive aging
Kao, Kramer, Liljenquist, Tian, & Coster				•				Children and youth
Katz, Averbuch, & Bar-Haim Erez				•				Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Katz, Bar-Haim Erez, Livni, & Averbuch				•				Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Kinnealey et al.	•/IV							Children and youth
Koenig, Buckley-Reen, & Garg	•/II							Children and youth
Lane, Reynolds, & Dumenci			•					Children and youth
Leland, Elliott, O’Malley, & Murphy		•						Productive aging
Martin, Johnston, & Sadowsky	•/IV							Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
McDonald & Vigen				•				Children and youth
Mennem, Warren, & Yuen				•				Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Mitchell, Hampton, Hanks, Miller, & Ray			•					Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Mulligan & White				•				Children and youth
Nilsen, Gillen, DiRusso, & Gordon	•/I							Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
O’Brien, Bynon, Morarty, & Presnell		•						Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
O’Donnell, Deitz, Kartin, Nalty, & Dawson			•					Children and youth
Ohl et al.				•				Children and youth
Orellano, Colón, & Arbesman	•/I							Productive aging
Painter et al.			•					Productive aging
Palsbo & Hood-Szivek	•/III							Children and youth
Phipps & Roberts			•					Children and youth
Polatajko, McEwen, Ryan, & Baum	•/I							Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Prager & Lang			•					Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Schaaf, Hunt, & Benevides	•/V							Children and youth
Schepens, Braun, & Murphy	•/I							Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Schepens, Sen, Painter, & Murphy	•/I							Productive aging
Schwellnus et al.			•					Children and youth
Silva & Schalock				•				Children and youth
Silva, Schalock, Garberg, & Smith	•/I							Children and youth
Skubik-Peplaski, Carrico, Nichols, Chelette, & Sawaki	•/V							Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Sledziewski, Schaaf, & Mount	•/V							Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Søndergaard & Fisher				•				Mental health
Stav							•	No specific practice area
Stav, Hallenen, Lane, & Arbesman	•/I							Productive aging
Stefanovich, Williams, McKee, Hagemann, & Carnahan						•		Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Stein, Polido, & Cermak			•					Children and youth
Stoller, Greuel, Cimini, Fowler, & Koomar	•/I							Mental health
Tal Saban, Ornoy, Grotto, & Parush				•				Children and youth
Tucker, Edwards, Mathews, Baum, & Connor				•				Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Weiner, Toglia, & Berg				•				Children and youth
Wells, Chasnoff, Schmidt, Telford, & Schwartz	•/I							Children and youth
Yang, Lin, Chen, Wu, & Chen	•/I							Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Yuen, Brooks, Azuero, & Burik							•	Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Total	32	4	14	24	0	3	3	Total = 80

Research Type

The year 2012 was the 3rd straight year in which intervention effectiveness studies were published in greater number than any other research type (see Tables 2 and 3). It also was the 3rd straight year in which Level I studies (based on AOTA Evidence-Based Practice Project; Lieberman & Sheer, 2002) were published in greater number than any other evidence level. What made 2012 unique, however, is that of the 18 Level I studies published, only 6 were systematic reviews; the other 12 studies used randomized, controlled designs. In 2010 and 2011, most of AJOT’s Level I studies were systematic reviews of evidence within the profession’s domain but generated by other professions. The 2012 volume was the first to break this trend and indicates the profession’s developmental progression of research skills: Occupational therapy researchers are beginning to generate studies examining practice that are characterized by higher levels of rigor and evidence.

Research Funding

Paralleling the increase in Level I studies, 2012 saw a similar increase in the number of studies receiving National Institutes of Health (NIH) or other federal funding (see Table 4). That occupational therapy researchers are increasingly securing NIH or other federal funding for their research also supports the idea that the profession’s research skills are maturing. For the first time in the profession’s history, we now have a growing cadre of researchers trained in occupational therapy or rehabilitation science doctoral programs who are asking and answering questions about the effect of occupational therapy services and who are able to successfully compete for increasingly limited research funds. The emphasis on functional outcomes by insurers coupled with the increase in federally supported occupational therapy research may begin to bring long-deserved recognition of the profession’s unique contribution to health care.

Table 4.

Funding of AJOT Research Articles, 2009–2012

	2012, N = 80		2011, N = 75		2010, N = 82		2009, N = 62
Funding Source	n	%	n	%	n	%	n	%
National Institutes of Health	12	29.27	11	33.33	6	16.21	5	16.67
Other federal agency	9	21.95	4	12.12	2	5.40	6	20.00
U.S. state agency	0	0	0	0	1	2.70	1	3.33
U.S. foundation	10	24.39	10	30.30	4	10.81	7	23.33
U.S. university funding	3	7.32	0	0	4	10.81	12	40.00
U.S. doctoral scholarship	0	0	2	6.06	0	0	2	6.67
International funding source	7	17.07	10	30.30	20	54.05	5	16.67
Total funded articles	41	51.25	33	44.00	37	45.12	30	48.39

Note. Some studies received funding from multiple sources. AJOT = American Journal of Occupational Therapy.

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Table 4.

Funding of AJOT Research Articles, 2009–2012

	2012, N = 80		2011, N = 75		2010, N = 82		2009, N = 62
Funding Source	n	%	n	%	n	%	n	%
National Institutes of Health	12	29.27	11	33.33	6	16.21	5	16.67
Other federal agency	9	21.95	4	12.12	2	5.40	6	20.00
U.S. state agency	0	0	0	0	1	2.70	1	3.33
U.S. foundation	10	24.39	10	30.30	4	10.81	7	23.33
U.S. university funding	3	7.32	0	0	4	10.81	12	40.00
U.S. doctoral scholarship	0	0	2	6.06	0	0	2	6.67
International funding source	7	17.07	10	30.30	20	54.05	5	16.67
Total funded articles	41	51.25	33	44.00	37	45.12	30	48.39

Note. Some studies received funding from multiple sources. AJOT = American Journal of Occupational Therapy.

Impact Factor

The year 2012 also saw a continued increase in the journal’s IF—the score compiled by Journal Citation Reports (JCR) that reflects the number of times a journal is cited in 2- and 5-yr time periods (Table 5). AJOT is now ranked as the Number 16 journal in the Social Science Division of JCR. The steady increase in AJOT’s IF in the past 4 years reflects the enhanced level and rigor of the research studies published in it. In future years, AJOT’s IF will likely be influenced by the recent indexing of several other occupational therapy journals in JCR. When AJOT publications are cited in other occupational therapy journals indexed in JCR, AJOT’s IF increases. Thus, this addition of occupational therapy journals to JCR promotes the entire profession and provides acknowledgment for all occupational therapy research.

Table 5.

AJOT Impact Factor Scores, 1999–2011

Year	2-Yr IF	5-Yr IF
2011	1.697	2.009
2010	1.672	1.806
2009	1.419	1.408
2008	0.921	1.184
2007	0.673	0.971
2006	0.713	—
2005	0.634	—
2004	0.676	—
2003	0.610	—
2002	0.550	—
2001	0.674	—
2000	0.770	—
1999	0.473	—

Note. AJOT = American Journal of Occupational Therapy; IF = impact factor; — = not available before 2007.

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Table 5.

AJOT Impact Factor Scores, 1999–2011

Year	2-Yr IF	5-Yr IF
2011	1.697	2.009
2010	1.672	1.806
2009	1.419	1.408
2008	0.921	1.184
2007	0.673	0.971
2006	0.713	—
2005	0.634	—
2004	0.676	—
2003	0.610	—
2002	0.550	—
2001	0.674	—
2000	0.770	—
1999	0.473	—

Note. AJOT = American Journal of Occupational Therapy; IF = impact factor; — = not available before 2007.

Future Goals

In the past 5 years, AJOT has achieved striking accomplishments:

The journal is now ranked Number 16 in the Social Science Division of JCR, and the IF has steadily increased.
The number of published research studies with high levels of rigor has consistently increased.
The number of published intervention effectiveness studies has consistently increased and has begun to provide a foundation of support for occupational therapy services.
The call for greater research in the area of productive aging has been addressed, as demonstrated by the increased number of publications in this practice area.
The number of published articles per volume has increased, promoting the dissemination of occupational therapy research.

To maintain and further advance these accomplishments, the following goals will be adopted:

Publication ahead of print or continuous publication options will be explored in 2013.
The journal’s current publication goals as stated in the Guidelines for Contributors to AJOT will be maintained.
Efforts to monitor and increase the IF will be continued.
Special issues will continue to be developed to address gaps in the profession’s evidence base.

References

American Occupational Therapy Association. (2009). AOTA member participation survey overview report, May 2009. Retrieved from www.aota.org/Governance/ProceduralAdHoc/Historical/Survey.aspx?FT=.pdf

Arbesman, M., & Lieberman, D. (2012). Methodology for the systematic reviews on occupation- and activity-based intervention related to productive aging. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 271–276. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.003699 [Article] [PubMed]

Arbesman, M., & Mosley, L. J. (2012). Systematic review of occupation- and activity-based health management and maintenance interventions for community-dwelling older adults. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 277–283. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.003327 [Article] [PubMed]

Bagby, M. S., Dickie, V. A., & Baranek, G. T. (2012). How sensory experiences of children with and without autism affect family occupations. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 78–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.000604 [Article] [PubMed]

Baker, N. A., Aufman, E. L., & Poole, J. L. (2012). Brief Report—Computer use problems and accommodation strategies at work and home for people with systemic sclerosis: A needs assessment. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 368–375. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.003467 [Article] [PubMed]

Blanche, E. I., Bodison, S., Chang, M., & Reinoso, G. (2012). Development of the Comprehensive Observations of Proprioception (COP): Validity, reliability, and factor analysis. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 691–698. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.003608 [Article] [PubMed]

Blanche, E. I., Reinoso, G., Chang, M., & Bodison, S. (2012). Brief Report—Proprioceptive processing difficulties among children with autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 621–624. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.111.004234 [Article] [PubMed]

Bourke-Taylor, H., Law, M., Howie, L., & Pallant, J. F. (2012). Initial development of the Health Promoting Activities Scale to measure the leisure participation of mothers of children with disabilities. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, e1–e10. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.000521 [Article]

Brossard-Racine, M., Mazer, B., Julien, M., & Majnemer, A. (2012). Validating the use of the Evaluation Tool of Children’s Handwriting–Manuscript to identify handwriting difficulties and detect change in school-age children. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 414–421. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.003921 [Article] [PubMed]

Caron, K. G., Schaaf, R. C., Benevides, T. W., & Gal, E. (2012). Brief Report—Cross-cultural comparison of sensory behaviors in children with autism. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, e77–e80. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.004226 [Article] [PubMed]

Case-Smith, J., DeLuca, S. C., Stevenson, R., & Ramey, S. L. (2012). Multicenter randomized controlled trial of pediatric constraint-induced movement therapy: 6-month follow-up. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 15–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.002386 [Article] [PubMed]

Case-Smith, J., Holland, T., Lane, A., & White, S. (2012). Effect of a coteaching handwriting program for first graders: One-group pretest–posttest design. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 396–405. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.004333 [Article] [PubMed]

Chaffey, L., Unsworth, C. A., & Fossey, E. (2012). Relationship between intuition and emotional intelligence in occupational therapists in mental health practice. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 88–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.001693 [Article] [PubMed]

Chang, M. C., Parham, D., Blanche, E. I., Schell, A., Chou, C.-P., Dawson, M., & Clark, F. (2012). Autonomic and behavioral responses of children with autism to auditory stimuli. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 567–576. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.004242 [Article] [PubMed]

Chase, C. A., Mann, K., Wasek, S., & Arbesman, M. (2012). Systematic review of the effect of home modification and fall prevention programs on falls and the performance of community-dwelling older adults. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 284–291. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.005017 [Article] [PubMed]

Chippendale, T., & Bear-Lehman, J. (2012). Effect of life review writing on depressive symptoms in older adults: A randomized controlled trial. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 438–446. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.004291 [Article] [PubMed]

Cimarolli, V. R., Morse, A. R., Horowitz, A., & Reinhardt, J. P. (2012). Impact of vision impairment on intensity of occupational therapy utilization and outcomes in subacute rehabilitation. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 215–223. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.003244 [Article] [PubMed]

Classen, S., Wen, P.-S., Velozo, C. A., Bédard, M., Winter, S. M., Brumback, B., & Lanford, D. N. (2012a). Psychometrics of the self-report Safe Driving Behavior Measure for older adults. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 233–241. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.001834 [Article]

Classen, S., Wen, P. S., Velozo, C. A., Bédard, M., Winter, S. M., Brumback, B. A., & Lanford, D. N. (2012b). Rater reliability and rater effects of the Safe Driving Behavior Measure. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 69–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.002261 [Article]

Craig, D. (2012). Current occupational therapy publications in home health: A scoping review. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 338–347. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.003566 [Article] [PubMed]

Deacy, R. M., Yuen, H. K., Barstow, E. A., Warren, M., & Vogtle, L. K. (2012). Brief Report—A survey of the low vision rehabilitation curricula in occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant programs. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, e105–e109. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.005124 [Article]

de Brito Brandão, M., Gordon, A. M., & Mancini, M. C. (2012). Functional impact of constraint therapy and bimanual training in children with cerebral palsy: A randomized controlled trial. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 672–681. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.004622 [Article] [PubMed]

Dunn, W., Cox, J., Foster, L., Mische-Lawson, L., & Tanquary, J. (2012). Impact of a contextual intervention on child participation and parent competence among children with autism spectrum disorders: A pretest–posttest repeated-measures design. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 520–528. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.004119 [Article] [PubMed]

Eakman, A. M. (2012). Measurement characteristics of the Engagement in Meaningful Activities Survey in an age-diverse sample. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, e20–e29. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.001867 [Article] [PubMed]

Elliott, S. J., Ivanescu, A., Leland, N. E., Fogo, J., Painter, J. A., & Trujillo, L. G. (2012). Feasibility of interdisciplinary community-based fall risk screening. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 161–168. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.002444 [Article] [PubMed]

Engstrand, C., Krevers, B., & Kvist, J. (2012). Brief Report—Interrater reliability in finger joint goniometer measurement in Dupuytren’s disease. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 98–103. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.001925 [Article] [PubMed]

Finlayson, M., Preissner, K., & Cho, C. (2012). Outcome moderators of a fatigue management program for people with multiple sclerosis. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 187–197. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.003160 [Article] [PubMed]

Flanagan, J. E., Landa, R., Bhat, A., & Bauman, M. (2012). Head lag in infants at risk for autism: A preliminary study. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 577–585. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.004192 [Article] [PubMed]

Flinn, S. R., Pease, W. S., & Freimer, M. L. (2012). Score reliability and construct validity of the Flinn Performance Screening Tool for adults with symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 330–337. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.000935 [Article] [PubMed]

Freuler, A., Baranek, G. T., Watson, L. R., Boyd, B. A., & Bulluck, J. C. (2012). Brief Report—Precursors and trajectories of sensory features: Qualitative analysis of infant home videos. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 463–470. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.004465 [Article] [PubMed]

Frost, L., & Barkley, W. M. (2012). Patient handling methods taught in occupational therapy curricula. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 463–470. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.003822 [Article] [PubMed]

Glasgow, C., Fleming, J., Tooth, L. R., & Peters, S. (2012). Brief Report—Randomized controlled trial of daily total end range time (TERT) for Capener splinting of the stiff proximal interphalangeal joint. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 243–248. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.002816 [Article] [PubMed]

Griswold, L. A., & Townsend, S. (2012). Assessing the sensitivity of the Evaluation of Social Interaction: Comparing social skills in children with and without disabilities. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 709–717. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.004051 [Article] [PubMed]

Gutman, S. A., Raphael-Greenfield, E. I., & Rao, A. K. (2012). Effect of a motor-based role-play intervention on the social behaviors of adolescents with high-functioning autism: Multiple-baseline single-subject design. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 529–537. http://dx.doi.org/ajot.2012.003756 [Article] [PubMed]

Haltiwanger, E. P. (2012). Effect of a group adherence intervention for Mexican-American older adults with Type 2 diabetes. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 447–454. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.004457 [Article] [PubMed]

Hayner, K. A. (2012). Effectiveness of the California Tri-Pull Taping method for shoulder subluxation poststroke: A single-subject ABA design. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 727–736. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.004663 [Article] [PubMed]

Hersch, G., Hutchinson, S., Davidson, H., Wilson, C., Maharaj, T., & Watson, K. B. (2012). Effect of an occupation-based cultural heritage intervention in long-term geriatric care: A two-group control study. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 224–232. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.002394 [Article] [PubMed]

Honaker, D., Rosello, S. S., & Candler, C. (2012). Brief Report—Test–retest reliability of Family L.I.F.E. (Looking Into Family Experiences): An occupation-based assessment. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 617–620. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.004002 [Article] [PubMed]

Hwang, J. E. (2012). Development and validation of a 15-item lifestyle screening for community-dwelling older adults. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 738–746. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.005181 [Article]

Kao, Y.-C., Kramer, J. M., Liljenquist, K., Tian, F., & Coster, W. J. (2012). Comparing the functional performance of children and youth with autism, developmental disabilities, and no disability using the revised Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory item banks. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 607–616. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.004218 [Article] [PubMed]

Katz, N., Averbuch, S., & Bar-Haim Erez, A. (2012). Dynamic Lowenstein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment–Geriatric Version (DLOTCA–G): Assessing change in cognitive performance. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 311–319. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.002485 [Article] [PubMed]

Katz, N., Bar-Haim Erez, A., Livni, L., & Averbuch, S. (2012). Dynamic Lowenstein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment: Evaluation of potential to change in cognitive performance. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 207–214. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.002469 [Article] [PubMed]

Kinnealey, M., Pfeiffer, B., Miller, J., Roan, C., Shoener, R., & Ellner, M. L. (2012). Effect of classroom modification on attention and engagement of students with autism or dyspraxia. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 511–519. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.004010 [Article] [PubMed]

Koenig, K. P., Buckley-Reen, A., & Garg, S. (2012). Efficacy of the Get Ready to Learn yoga program among children with autism spectrum disorders: A pretest–posttest control group design. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 538–546. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.004390 [Article] [PubMed]

Lane, S. J., Reynolds, S., & Dumenci, L. (2012). Sensory overresponsivity and anxiety in typically developing children and children with autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: Cause or coexistence. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 595–603. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.004523 [Article] [PubMed]

Leland, N. E., Elliott, S. J., O’Malley, L., & Murphy, S. L. (2012). Occupational therapy in fall prevention: Current evidence and future directions. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 149–160. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.002733 [Article] [PubMed]

Lieberman, D., & Scheer, J. (2002). AOTA’s Evidence-Based Literature Review Project: An overview. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 56, 344–349. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.56.3.344 [Article] [PubMed]

Martin, R., Johnston, K., & Sadowsky, C. (2012). Brief Report—Neuromuscular electrical stimulation–assisted grasp training and restoration of function in the tetraplegic hand: A case series. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 471–477. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.003004 [Article] [PubMed]

McDonald, A. E., & Vigen, C. (2012). Reliability and validity of the McDonald Play Inventory. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, e52–e60. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.002493 [Article] [PubMed]

Mennem, T. A., Warren, M., & Yuen, H. K. (2012). Brief Report—Preliminary validation of a vision-dependent activities of daily living instrument on adults with homonymous hemianopia. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 478–482. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.004762 [Article] [PubMed]

Mitchell, A. W., Hampton, C., Hanks, M., Miller, C., & Ray, N. (2012). Influence of task and tool characteristics on scissor skills in typical adults. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, e89–e97. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.004135 [Article] [PubMed]

Mulligan, S., & White, B. P. (2012). Sensory and motor behaviors of infant siblings of children with and without autism. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 556–566. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.004077 [Article] [PubMed]

Nilsen, D. M., Gillen, G., DiRusso, T., & Gordon, A. M. (2012). Effect of imagery perspective on occupational performance after stroke: A randomized controlled trial. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 320–329. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.003475 [Article] [PubMed]

O’Brien, L., Bynon, S., Morarty, J., & Presnell, S. (2012). Improving older trauma patients’ outcomes through targeted occupational therapy and functional conditioning. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 431–437. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.003137 [Article] [PubMed]

O’Donnell, S., Deitz, J., Kartin, D., Nalty, T., & Dawson, G. (2012). Sensory processing, problem behavior, adaptive behavior, and cognition in preschool children with autism spectrum disorder. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 586–594. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.004168 [Article] [PubMed]

Ohl, A., Butler, C., Carney, C., Jarmel, E., Palmieri, M., Pottheiser, D., & Smith, T. (2012). Brief Report—Test–retest reliability of the Sensory Profile Caregiver Questionnaire. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 483–487. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.003517 [Article] [PubMed]

Orellano, E., Colón, W. I., & Arbesman, M. (2012). Effect of occupation- and activity-based interventions on instrumental activities of daily living performance among community-dwelling older adults: A systematic review. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 292–300. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.003053 [Article] [PubMed]

Painter, J. A., Allison, L., Dhingra, P., Daughtery, J., Cogdill, K., & Trujillo, L. G. (2012). Fear of falling and its relationship with anxiety, depression, and activity engagement among community-dwelling older adults. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 169–176. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.002535 [Article] [PubMed]

Palsbo, S. E., & Hood-Szivek, P. (2012). Effect of robotic-assisted three-dimensional repetitive motion to improve hand motor function and control in children with handwriting deficits: A nonrandomized Phase 2 device trial. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 682–690. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.004556 [Article] [PubMed]

Phipps, S., & Roberts, P. (2012). Predicting the effects of cerebral palsy severity on self-care, mobility, and social function. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 422–429. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.003921 [Article] [PubMed]

Polatajko, H. J., McEwen, S. E., Ryan, J. D., & Baum, C. M. (2012). Brief Report—Pilot randomized controlled trial investigating cognitive strategy use to improve goal performance after stroke. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 104–109. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.001784 [Article] [PubMed]

Prager, E. M., & Lang, C. E. (2012). Predictive ability of 2-day measurement of active range of motion on 3-mo upper-extremity motor function in people with poststroke hemiparesis. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 35–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.002683 [Article] [PubMed]

Schaaf, R. C., Hunt, J., & Benevides, T. (2012). Occupational therapy using sensory integration to improve participation of a child with autism: A case report. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 547–555. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.004473 [Article] [PubMed]

Schepens, S. L., Braun, M. E., & Murphy, S. L. (2012). Brief Report—Effect of tailored activity pacing on self-perceived joint stiffness in adults with knee or hip osteoarthritis. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 363–367. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2010.004036 [Article] [PubMed]

Schepens, S., Sen, A., Painter, J. A., & Murphy, S. L. (2012). Relationship between fall-related efficacy and activity engagement in community-dwelling older adults: A meta-analytic review. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 137–148. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.001156 [Article] [PubMed]

Schwellnus, H., Carnahan, H., Kushki, A., Polatajko, H., Missiuna, C., & Chau, T. (2012). Effect of pencil grasp on the speed and legibility of handwriting in children. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 718–726. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.004515 [Article] [PubMed]

Silva, L. M. T., & Schalock, M. (2012). Sensory and Self-Regulation Checklist, a measure of comorbid autism symptoms: Initial psychometric evidence. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 177–186. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.001578 [Article] [PubMed]

Silva, L. M. T., Schalock, M., Garberg, J., & Smith, C. L. (2012). Qigong massage for motor skills in young children with cerebral palsy and Down syndrome. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 348–355. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.003541 [Article] [PubMed]

Skubik-Peplaski, C., Carrico, C., Nichols, L., Chelette, K., & Sawaki, L. (2012). Brief Report—Behavioral, neurophysiological, and descriptive changes after occupation-based intervention. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, e98–e104. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.003590 [Article] [PubMed]

Sledziewski, L., Schaaf, R. C., & Mount, J. (2012). Use of robotics in spinal cord injury: A case report. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 51–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.000943 [Article] [PubMed]

Søndergaard, M., & Fisher, A. G. (2012). Sensitivity of the Evaluation of Social Interaction measures among people with and without neurologic or psychiatric disorders. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 356–362. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.003582 [Article] [PubMed]

Stav, W. B. (2012). Developing and implementing driving rehabilitation programs: A phenomenological approach. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, e11–e19. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.000950 [Article]

Stav, W. B., Hallenen, T., Lane, J., & Arbesman, M. (2012). Systematic review of occupational engagement and health outcomes among community-dwelling older adults. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 301–310. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.003707 [Article] [PubMed]

Stefanovich, A., Williams, C., McKee, P., Hagemann, E., & Carnahan, H. (2012). Development and validation of tools for evaluation of orthosis fabrication. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 747–754. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.005553 [Article]

Stein, L. I., Polido, J. C., & Cermak, S. A. (2012). Brief Report—Oral care and sensory concerns in autism. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, e73–e76. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.004085 [Article] [PubMed]

Stoller, C. C., Greuel, J. H., Cimini, L. S., Fowler, M. S., & Koomar, J. A. (2012). Effects of sensory-enhanced yoga on symptoms of combat stress in deployed military personnel. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 59–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.001230 [Article] [PubMed]

Tal Saban, M., Ornoy, A., Grotto, I., & Parush, S. (2012). Adolescents and Adults Coordination Questionnaire: Development and psychometric properties. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 406–413. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.003251 [Article] [PubMed]

Tucker, F. M., Edwards, D. F., Mathews, L. K., Baum, C. M., & Connor, L. T. (2012). Modifying health outcome measures for people with aphasia. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 42–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.001255 [Article] [PubMed]

Weiner, N. W., Toglia, J., & Berg, C. (2012). Weekly Calendar Planning Activity (WCPA): A performance-based assessment of executive function piloted with at-risk adolescents. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 699–708. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.004754 [Article] [PubMed]

Wells, A. M., Chasnoff, I. J., Schmidt, C. A., Telford, E., & Schwartz, L. D. (2012). Neurocognitive habilitation therapy for children with fetal alcohol syndrome disorders: An adaptation of the Alert Program^®. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 24–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.002691 [Article] [PubMed]

Yang, C.-L., Lin, K.-C., Chen, H.-C., Wu, C.-Y., & Chen, C.-L. (2012). Pilot comparative study of unilateral and bilateral robot-assisted training on upper-extremity performance in patients with stroke. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 198–206. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.003103 [Article] [PubMed]

Yuen, H. K., Brooks, J. O., Azuero, A., & Burik, J. K. (2012). Brief Report—Certified driver rehabilitation specialists’ preferred situations for driving simulator scenarios. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 110–114. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.001594 [Article] [PubMed]

Table 1.

AJOT Acceptance Rate and Total Publications, 2008–2012

Submissions	2012	2011	2010	2009	2008
Total submissions	234	204	239	192	—
Accepted, n (%)	92 (39.32)	72 (35.29)	79 (33.05)	84 (43.75)	—
Rejected, n (%)	142 (60.68)	132 (64.70)	160 (66.95)	108 (56.25)	—
Total no. of published articles	90	86	92	70	61
No. of published research studies	80	75	82	62	58

Note. AJOT = American Journal of Occupational Therapy; — = not available.

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Table 1.

AJOT Acceptance Rate and Total Publications, 2008–2012

Submissions	2012	2011	2010	2009	2008
Total submissions	234	204	239	192	—
Accepted, n (%)	92 (39.32)	72 (35.29)	79 (33.05)	84 (43.75)	—
Rejected, n (%)	142 (60.68)	132 (64.70)	160 (66.95)	108 (56.25)	—
Total no. of published articles	90	86	92	70	61
No. of published research studies	80	75	82	62	58

Note. AJOT = American Journal of Occupational Therapy; — = not available.

Table 2.

Practice Area, Research Type, and Level of Evidence of AJOT Articles, 2008–2012

	2012 (N = 80)		2011 (N = 75)		2010 (N = 82)		2009 (N = 62)		2008 (N = 58)
Category	n	%	n	%	n	%	n	%	n	%
Practice area
Rehabilitation, disability, and participation	25	31.25	20	26.67	31	37.80	25	40.32	13	22.41
Children and youth	33	41.25	22	29.33	26	31.70	18	29.03	22	37.93
Productive aging	16	20.00	12	16.00	19	23.17	4	6.45	9	15.52
Mental health	3	3.75	11	14.67	2	2.44	4	6.45	0	0
Work and industry	0	0	6	8.00	0	0	0	0	1	1.72
Health and wellness	1	1.25	2	2.67	1	1.22	6	9.68	1	1.72
No specific practice area	2	2.50	2	2.67	3	3.66	5	8.06	12	20.69
Research type
Effectiveness	32	40.00	36	48.00	25	30.49	14	22.58	19	32.76
Instrument development and testing	24	30.00	13	17.33	23	28.05	13	20.97	15	25.86
Basic	14	17.50	16	21.33	17	20.73	26	41.94	13	22.41
Efficiency	4	5.00	4	5.33	10	12.20	5	8.06	0	0
Topical or professional question	3	3.75	4	5.33	3	3.66	2	3.23	10	17.24
Occupation, participation, and health	0	0	1	1.33	4	4.88	2	3.23	1	1.72
Education	3	3.75	1	1.33	0	0	0	0	0	0
Level of evidence (effectiveness studies)
I	18	56.25	21	58.33	12	48.00	1	7.14	7	36.84
II	2	6.25	2	5.56	3	12.00	7	50.00	1	5.26
III	5	15.63	8	22.22	1	4.00	2	14.29	4	21.05
IV	4	12.50	4	11.11	5	20.00	2	14.29	1	5.26
V	3	9.38	1	2.78	4	16.00	2	14.29	6	31.58

Note. AJOT = American Journal of Occupational Therapy.

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Table 2.

Practice Area, Research Type, and Level of Evidence of AJOT Articles, 2008–2012

	2012 (N = 80)		2011 (N = 75)		2010 (N = 82)		2009 (N = 62)		2008 (N = 58)
Category	n	%	n	%	n	%	n	%	n	%
Practice area
Rehabilitation, disability, and participation	25	31.25	20	26.67	31	37.80	25	40.32	13	22.41
Children and youth	33	41.25	22	29.33	26	31.70	18	29.03	22	37.93
Productive aging	16	20.00	12	16.00	19	23.17	4	6.45	9	15.52
Mental health	3	3.75	11	14.67	2	2.44	4	6.45	0	0
Work and industry	0	0	6	8.00	0	0	0	0	1	1.72
Health and wellness	1	1.25	2	2.67	1	1.22	6	9.68	1	1.72
No specific practice area	2	2.50	2	2.67	3	3.66	5	8.06	12	20.69
Research type
Effectiveness	32	40.00	36	48.00	25	30.49	14	22.58	19	32.76
Instrument development and testing	24	30.00	13	17.33	23	28.05	13	20.97	15	25.86
Basic	14	17.50	16	21.33	17	20.73	26	41.94	13	22.41
Efficiency	4	5.00	4	5.33	10	12.20	5	8.06	0	0
Topical or professional question	3	3.75	4	5.33	3	3.66	2	3.23	10	17.24
Occupation, participation, and health	0	0	1	1.33	4	4.88	2	3.23	1	1.72
Education	3	3.75	1	1.33	0	0	0	0	0	0
Level of evidence (effectiveness studies)
I	18	56.25	21	58.33	12	48.00	1	7.14	7	36.84
II	2	6.25	2	5.56	3	12.00	7	50.00	1	5.26
III	5	15.63	8	22.22	1	4.00	2	14.29	4	21.05
IV	4	12.50	4	11.11	5	20.00	2	14.29	1	5.26
V	3	9.38	1	2.78	4	16.00	2	14.29	6	31.58

Note. AJOT = American Journal of Occupational Therapy.

Table 3.

2011 American Journal of Occupational Therapy Articles by Practice Area, Research Type, and Level of Evidence

Author	Effectiveness Study/Level of Evidence	Efficiency Study	Basic Research	Instrument Development and Testing	Occupation, Participation, and Health	Education	Topical or Professional Question	Practice Area
Arbesman & Lieberman	•/I							Productive aging
Arbesman & Mosley	•/I							Productive aging
Bagby, Dickie, & Baranek			•					Children and youth
Baker, Aufman, & Poole			•					Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Blanche, Bodison, Chang, & Reinoso				•				Children and youth
Blanche, Reinoso, Chang, & Bodison				•				Children and youth
Bourke-Taylor, Law, Howie, & Pallant				•				Health and wellness
Brossard-Racine, Mazer, Julien, & Majnemer				•				Children and youth
Caron, Schaaf, Benevides, & Gal			•					Children and youth
Case-Smith, DeLuca, Stevenson, & Ramey	•/I							Children and youth
Case-Smith, Holland, Lane, & White	•/III							Children and youth
Chaffey, Unsworth, & Fossey							•	Mental health
Chang et al.			•					Children and youth
Chase, Mann, Wasek, & Arbesman	•/I							Productive aging
Chippendale & Bear-Lehman	•/I							Productive aging
Cimarolli, Morse, Horowitz, & Reinhardt		•						Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Classen et al.-a				•				Productive aging
Classen et al.-b				•				Productive aging
Craig		•						Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Deacy, Yuen, Barstow, Warren, & Vogtle						•		Productive aging
de Brito Brandão, Gordon, & Mancini	•/I							Children and youth
Dunn, Cox, Foster, Mische-Lawson, & Tanquary	•/III							Children and youth
Eakman				•				No specific practice area
Elliott et al.	•/III							Productive aging
Engstrand, Krevers, & Kvist				•				Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Finlayson, Preissner, & Cho	•/I							Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Flanagan, Landa, Bhat, & Bauman			•					Children and youth
Flinn, Pease, & Freimer				•				Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Freuler, Baranek, Watson, Boyd, & Bulluck			•					Children and youth
Frost & Barkley						•		Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Glasgow, Fleming, Tooth, & Peters	•/I							Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Griswold & Townsend				•				Children and youth
Gutman, Raphael-Greenfield, & Rao	•/IV							Children and youth
Haltiwanger	•/III							Productive aging
Hayner	•/IV							Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Hersch et al.	•/II							Productive aging
Honaker, Rosello, & Candler				•				Children and youth
Hwang				•				Productive aging
Kao, Kramer, Liljenquist, Tian, & Coster				•				Children and youth
Katz, Averbuch, & Bar-Haim Erez				•				Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Katz, Bar-Haim Erez, Livni, & Averbuch				•				Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Kinnealey et al.	•/IV							Children and youth
Koenig, Buckley-Reen, & Garg	•/II							Children and youth
Lane, Reynolds, & Dumenci			•					Children and youth
Leland, Elliott, O’Malley, & Murphy		•						Productive aging
Martin, Johnston, & Sadowsky	•/IV							Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
McDonald & Vigen				•				Children and youth
Mennem, Warren, & Yuen				•				Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Mitchell, Hampton, Hanks, Miller, & Ray			•					Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Mulligan & White				•				Children and youth
Nilsen, Gillen, DiRusso, & Gordon	•/I							Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
O’Brien, Bynon, Morarty, & Presnell		•						Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
O’Donnell, Deitz, Kartin, Nalty, & Dawson			•					Children and youth
Ohl et al.				•				Children and youth
Orellano, Colón, & Arbesman	•/I							Productive aging
Painter et al.			•					Productive aging
Palsbo & Hood-Szivek	•/III							Children and youth
Phipps & Roberts			•					Children and youth
Polatajko, McEwen, Ryan, & Baum	•/I							Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Prager & Lang			•					Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Schaaf, Hunt, & Benevides	•/V							Children and youth
Schepens, Braun, & Murphy	•/I							Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Schepens, Sen, Painter, & Murphy	•/I							Productive aging
Schwellnus et al.			•					Children and youth
Silva & Schalock				•				Children and youth
Silva, Schalock, Garberg, & Smith	•/I							Children and youth
Skubik-Peplaski, Carrico, Nichols, Chelette, & Sawaki	•/V							Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Sledziewski, Schaaf, & Mount	•/V							Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Søndergaard & Fisher				•				Mental health
Stav							•	No specific practice area
Stav, Hallenen, Lane, & Arbesman	•/I							Productive aging
Stefanovich, Williams, McKee, Hagemann, & Carnahan						•		Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Stein, Polido, & Cermak			•					Children and youth
Stoller, Greuel, Cimini, Fowler, & Koomar	•/I							Mental health
Tal Saban, Ornoy, Grotto, & Parush				•				Children and youth
Tucker, Edwards, Mathews, Baum, & Connor				•				Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Weiner, Toglia, & Berg				•				Children and youth
Wells, Chasnoff, Schmidt, Telford, & Schwartz	•/I							Children and youth
Yang, Lin, Chen, Wu, & Chen	•/I							Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Yuen, Brooks, Azuero, & Burik							•	Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Total	32	4	14	24	0	3	3	Total = 80

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Table 3.

2011 American Journal of Occupational Therapy Articles by Practice Area, Research Type, and Level of Evidence

Author	Effectiveness Study/Level of Evidence	Efficiency Study	Basic Research	Instrument Development and Testing	Occupation, Participation, and Health	Education	Topical or Professional Question	Practice Area
Arbesman & Lieberman	•/I							Productive aging
Arbesman & Mosley	•/I							Productive aging
Bagby, Dickie, & Baranek			•					Children and youth
Baker, Aufman, & Poole			•					Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Blanche, Bodison, Chang, & Reinoso				•				Children and youth
Blanche, Reinoso, Chang, & Bodison				•				Children and youth
Bourke-Taylor, Law, Howie, & Pallant				•				Health and wellness
Brossard-Racine, Mazer, Julien, & Majnemer				•				Children and youth
Caron, Schaaf, Benevides, & Gal			•					Children and youth
Case-Smith, DeLuca, Stevenson, & Ramey	•/I							Children and youth
Case-Smith, Holland, Lane, & White	•/III							Children and youth
Chaffey, Unsworth, & Fossey							•	Mental health
Chang et al.			•					Children and youth
Chase, Mann, Wasek, & Arbesman	•/I							Productive aging
Chippendale & Bear-Lehman	•/I							Productive aging
Cimarolli, Morse, Horowitz, & Reinhardt		•						Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Classen et al.-a				•				Productive aging
Classen et al.-b				•				Productive aging
Craig		•						Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Deacy, Yuen, Barstow, Warren, & Vogtle						•		Productive aging
de Brito Brandão, Gordon, & Mancini	•/I							Children and youth
Dunn, Cox, Foster, Mische-Lawson, & Tanquary	•/III							Children and youth
Eakman				•				No specific practice area
Elliott et al.	•/III							Productive aging
Engstrand, Krevers, & Kvist				•				Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Finlayson, Preissner, & Cho	•/I							Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Flanagan, Landa, Bhat, & Bauman			•					Children and youth
Flinn, Pease, & Freimer				•				Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Freuler, Baranek, Watson, Boyd, & Bulluck			•					Children and youth
Frost & Barkley						•		Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Glasgow, Fleming, Tooth, & Peters	•/I							Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Griswold & Townsend				•				Children and youth
Gutman, Raphael-Greenfield, & Rao	•/IV							Children and youth
Haltiwanger	•/III							Productive aging
Hayner	•/IV							Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Hersch et al.	•/II							Productive aging
Honaker, Rosello, & Candler				•				Children and youth
Hwang				•				Productive aging
Kao, Kramer, Liljenquist, Tian, & Coster				•				Children and youth
Katz, Averbuch, & Bar-Haim Erez				•				Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Katz, Bar-Haim Erez, Livni, & Averbuch				•				Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Kinnealey et al.	•/IV							Children and youth
Koenig, Buckley-Reen, & Garg	•/II							Children and youth
Lane, Reynolds, & Dumenci			•					Children and youth
Leland, Elliott, O’Malley, & Murphy		•						Productive aging
Martin, Johnston, & Sadowsky	•/IV							Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
McDonald & Vigen				•				Children and youth
Mennem, Warren, & Yuen				•				Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Mitchell, Hampton, Hanks, Miller, & Ray			•					Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Mulligan & White				•				Children and youth
Nilsen, Gillen, DiRusso, & Gordon	•/I							Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
O’Brien, Bynon, Morarty, & Presnell		•						Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
O’Donnell, Deitz, Kartin, Nalty, & Dawson			•					Children and youth
Ohl et al.				•				Children and youth
Orellano, Colón, & Arbesman	•/I							Productive aging
Painter et al.			•					Productive aging
Palsbo & Hood-Szivek	•/III							Children and youth
Phipps & Roberts			•					Children and youth
Polatajko, McEwen, Ryan, & Baum	•/I							Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Prager & Lang			•					Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Schaaf, Hunt, & Benevides	•/V							Children and youth
Schepens, Braun, & Murphy	•/I							Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Schepens, Sen, Painter, & Murphy	•/I							Productive aging
Schwellnus et al.			•					Children and youth
Silva & Schalock				•				Children and youth
Silva, Schalock, Garberg, & Smith	•/I							Children and youth
Skubik-Peplaski, Carrico, Nichols, Chelette, & Sawaki	•/V							Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Sledziewski, Schaaf, & Mount	•/V							Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Søndergaard & Fisher				•				Mental health
Stav							•	No specific practice area
Stav, Hallenen, Lane, & Arbesman	•/I							Productive aging
Stefanovich, Williams, McKee, Hagemann, & Carnahan						•		Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Stein, Polido, & Cermak			•					Children and youth
Stoller, Greuel, Cimini, Fowler, & Koomar	•/I							Mental health
Tal Saban, Ornoy, Grotto, & Parush				•				Children and youth
Tucker, Edwards, Mathews, Baum, & Connor				•				Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Weiner, Toglia, & Berg				•				Children and youth
Wells, Chasnoff, Schmidt, Telford, & Schwartz	•/I							Children and youth
Yang, Lin, Chen, Wu, & Chen	•/I							Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Yuen, Brooks, Azuero, & Burik							•	Rehabilitation, participation, and disability
Total	32	4	14	24	0	3	3	Total = 80

Table 4.

Funding of AJOT Research Articles, 2009–2012

	2012, N = 80		2011, N = 75		2010, N = 82		2009, N = 62
Funding Source	n	%	n	%	n	%	n	%
National Institutes of Health	12	29.27	11	33.33	6	16.21	5	16.67
Other federal agency	9	21.95	4	12.12	2	5.40	6	20.00
U.S. state agency	0	0	0	0	1	2.70	1	3.33
U.S. foundation	10	24.39	10	30.30	4	10.81	7	23.33
U.S. university funding	3	7.32	0	0	4	10.81	12	40.00
U.S. doctoral scholarship	0	0	2	6.06	0	0	2	6.67
International funding source	7	17.07	10	30.30	20	54.05	5	16.67
Total funded articles	41	51.25	33	44.00	37	45.12	30	48.39

Note. Some studies received funding from multiple sources. AJOT = American Journal of Occupational Therapy.

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Table 4.

Funding of AJOT Research Articles, 2009–2012

	2012, N = 80		2011, N = 75		2010, N = 82		2009, N = 62
Funding Source	n	%	n	%	n	%	n	%
National Institutes of Health	12	29.27	11	33.33	6	16.21	5	16.67
Other federal agency	9	21.95	4	12.12	2	5.40	6	20.00
U.S. state agency	0	0	0	0	1	2.70	1	3.33
U.S. foundation	10	24.39	10	30.30	4	10.81	7	23.33
U.S. university funding	3	7.32	0	0	4	10.81	12	40.00
U.S. doctoral scholarship	0	0	2	6.06	0	0	2	6.67
International funding source	7	17.07	10	30.30	20	54.05	5	16.67
Total funded articles	41	51.25	33	44.00	37	45.12	30	48.39

Note. Some studies received funding from multiple sources. AJOT = American Journal of Occupational Therapy.

Table 5.

AJOT Impact Factor Scores, 1999–2011

Year	2-Yr IF	5-Yr IF
2011	1.697	2.009
2010	1.672	1.806
2009	1.419	1.408
2008	0.921	1.184
2007	0.673	0.971
2006	0.713	—
2005	0.634	—
2004	0.676	—
2003	0.610	—
2002	0.550	—
2001	0.674	—
2000	0.770	—
1999	0.473	—

Note. AJOT = American Journal of Occupational Therapy; IF = impact factor; — = not available before 2007.

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Table 5.

AJOT Impact Factor Scores, 1999–2011

Year	2-Yr IF	5-Yr IF
2011	1.697	2.009
2010	1.672	1.806
2009	1.419	1.408
2008	0.921	1.184
2007	0.673	0.971
2006	0.713	—
2005	0.634	—
2004	0.676	—
2003	0.610	—
2002	0.550	—
2001	0.674	—
2000	0.770	—
1999	0.473	—

Note. AJOT = American Journal of Occupational Therapy; IF = impact factor; — = not available before 2007.