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JOURNAL OF ACUTE CARE PHYSICAL THERAPY

LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS · US · Est. 2010

ISSN2158-8686eISSN2159-0524

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Total Works

428

Total Citations

994

2yr Mean Citedness

0.30

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The JOURNAL OF ACUTE CARE PHYSICAL THERAPY focuses on physical therapy interventions and practices within acute care hospital settings. It covers topics such as early mobility, rehabilitation pathways, and the management of specific patient populations including those with critical illness, post-transplant recipients, and individuals with venous thromboembolism or stroke. The journal also addresses operational aspects of acute care physical therapy, educational competencies, and the impact of various therapeutic modalities on patient outcomes.

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General Information

Country / RegionUS

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published2010

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications428

Publisher OrgLippincott Williams & Wilkins

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LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS

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2158-8686 / 2159-0524

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Subject Classification

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Rehabilitation

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Intensive Care Unit Cognitive DisordersNursing Roles and PracticesSimulation-Based Education in HealthcareStroke Rehabilitation and RecoveryCerebral Palsy and Movement DisordersMusculoskeletal pain and rehabilitationBalance, Gait, and Falls PreventionInnovations in Medical EducationRespiratory Support and MechanismsFrailty in Older Adults