Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy

Journal overview

Aims and scope

*Please note that Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy converted to a full Open Access journal from Volume 31 (2024). Previous volumes will continue to provide access through a Pay to Read model.

The Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy is a well-established and internationally recognized journal that aims to provide a forum for occupational therapy and occupational science research worldwide and especially the Nordic countries. The journal welcomes contributions mirroring a wide range of societal levels, from the individual to the surrounding contexts of society.

Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy welcomes original research articles such as:

   •   Theoretical and conceptual frameworks
   •   Instrument development and psychometrics
   •   Development, evaluation and implementation of interventions
   •   Development of the profession and the subject occupational therapy and occupational science

Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy accepts the following types of articles:

• Full length research articles
• Case reports
• Literature reviews
• Short communications such as:

• Position papers
• Discussion papers
• Letters to the editor

All submitted manuscripts are subject to initial appraisal by the Editor, and, if found suitable for further consideration, to peer review by independent, anonymous expert referees. All peer review is double anonymized and submission is online via ScholarOne Manuscripts.

Read the Instructions for Authors for information on how to submit your article.

Please note, from 2024 the Print ISSN is not in active use as this journal is no longer published in print.

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