Ann Oostra

1.7k total citations · 1 hit paper
29 papers, 970 citations indexed

About

Ann Oostra is a scholar working on Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health, Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine and Epidemiology. According to data from OpenAlex, Ann Oostra has authored 29 papers receiving a total of 970 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 19 papers in Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health, 8 papers in Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine and 8 papers in Epidemiology. Recurrent topics in Ann Oostra's work include Neonatal and fetal brain pathology (12 papers), Infant Development and Preterm Care (11 papers) and Neonatal Respiratory Health Research (7 papers). Ann Oostra is often cited by papers focused on Neonatal and fetal brain pathology (12 papers), Infant Development and Preterm Care (11 papers) and Neonatal Respiratory Health Research (7 papers). Ann Oostra collaborates with scholars based in Belgium, Netherlands and United Kingdom. Ann Oostra's co-authors include Christine Van den Broeck, Paul Govaert, Els Ortibus, Gunnar Naulaers, Aurelie Pascal, Griet Dewitte, Frederik Deconinck, Rudy Van Coster, Dirk De Clercq and Matthieu Lenoir and has published in prestigious journals such as PLoS ONE, Neurology and The Journal of Pediatrics.

In The Last Decade

Ann Oostra

29 papers receiving 954 citations

Hit Papers

Neurodevelopmental outcome in very preterm and very‐low‐b... 2018 2026 2020 2023 2018 50 100 150 200
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  1. Neurodevelopmental outcome in very preterm and very‐low‐birthweight infants born over the past decade: a meta‐analytic review
    2018 243 citations Aurelie Pascal, Paul Govaert et al. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Ann Oostra Belgium 18 573 250 242 230 161 29 970
Barbara Caravale Italy 16 671 1.2× 203 0.8× 201 0.8× 302 1.3× 151 0.9× 38 1.1k
Ronny Geva Israel 23 1.1k 1.9× 324 1.3× 222 0.9× 308 1.3× 435 2.7× 66 1.9k
Jane Holmes Bernstein United States 17 194 0.3× 152 0.6× 206 0.9× 211 0.9× 218 1.4× 30 813
Simona Fiori Italy 22 632 1.1× 88 0.4× 108 0.4× 615 2.7× 193 1.2× 68 1.2k
Lisa M. Jacola United States 22 600 1.0× 263 1.1× 215 0.9× 178 0.8× 545 3.4× 57 1.5k
D Mazzone Italy 17 331 0.6× 120 0.5× 82 0.3× 259 1.1× 169 1.0× 35 937
Karen Evankovich United States 11 280 0.5× 74 0.3× 159 0.7× 278 1.2× 268 1.7× 16 881
Claudia Brogna Italy 20 598 1.0× 246 1.0× 87 0.4× 472 2.1× 173 1.1× 72 1.3k
Taryn B. Fay‐McClymont Canada 14 694 1.2× 182 0.7× 76 0.3× 482 2.1× 253 1.6× 30 1.3k
Marie Brossard‐Racine Canada 20 644 1.1× 312 1.2× 164 0.7× 240 1.0× 122 0.8× 50 1.1k

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Ann Oostra

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All Works

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Walle, Caroline Vande, Annelies Keymeulen, Ann Oostra, et al.. (2024). Apparent diffusion coefficient values of the white matter in magnetic resonance imaging of the neonatal brain may help predict outcome in congenital cytomegalovirus infection. Pediatric Radiology. 54(2). 337–346. 5 indexed citations
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Walle, Caroline Vande, Annelies Keymeulen, Ann Oostra, et al.. (2023). Implications of isolated white matter abnormalities on neonatal MRI in congenital CMV infection: a prospective single-centre study. BMJ Paediatrics Open. 7(1). e002097–e002097. 5 indexed citations
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Pascal, Aurelie, Paul Govaert, Els Ortibus, et al.. (2020). Motor outcome after perinatal stroke and early prediction of unilateral spastic cerebral palsy. European Journal of Paediatric Neurology. 29. 54–61. 14 indexed citations
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Baets, Stijn De, Annemie Desoete, Ann Oostra, et al.. (2020). A Qualitative Photo Elicitation Research Study to elicit the perception of young children with Developmental Disabilities such as ADHD and/or DCD and/or ASD on their participation. PLoS ONE. 15(3). e0229538–e0229538. 22 indexed citations
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Casaer, Alexandra, et al.. (2020). Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder in Toddlers Born Very Preterm: Estimated Prevalence and Usefulness of Screeners and the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS). Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 51(5). 1508–1527. 14 indexed citations
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Pascal, Aurelie, Gunnar Naulaers, Els Ortibus, et al.. (2020). Neurodevelopmental outcomes of very preterm and very-low-birthweight infants in a population-based clinical cohort with a definite perinatal treatment policy. European Journal of Paediatric Neurology. 28. 133–141. 18 indexed citations
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Baets, Stijn De, Annemie Desoete, Ann Oostra, et al.. (2019). Parents' perspectives on participation of young children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, developmental coordination disorder, and/ or autism spectrum disorder: A systematic scoping review. Child Care Health and Development. 46(2). 232–243. 16 indexed citations
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Pascal, Aurelie, Paul Govaert, Ann Oostra, et al.. (2018). Neurodevelopmental outcome in very preterm and very‐low‐birthweight infants born over the past decade: a meta‐analytic review. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology. 60(4). 342–355. 243 indexed citations breakdown →
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Himpens, Eveline, Ann Oostra, Inge Franki, et al.. (2010). Predictability of cerebral palsy in a high-risk NICU population. Early Human Development. 86(7). 413–417. 22 indexed citations
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Waelvelde, Hilde Van, Ann Oostra, Griet Dewitte, Christine Van den Broeck, & Marian J. Jongmans. (2010). Stability of motor problems in young children with or at risk of autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and or developmental coordination disorder. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology. 52(8). e174–8. 65 indexed citations
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Himpens, Eveline, Ann Oostra, Inge Franki, et al.. (2010). Predictability of cerebral palsy and its characteristics through neonatal cranial ultrasound in a high-risk NICU population. European Journal of Pediatrics. 169(10). 1213–1219. 10 indexed citations
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Georgalas, Christos, et al.. (2009). Assessment of obstruction level and selection of patients for obstructive sleep apnoea surgery: an evidence-based approach. The Journal of Laryngology & Otology. 124(1). 1–9. 45 indexed citations
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Himpens, Eveline, Ann Oostra, Inge Franki, et al.. (2009). Influence of gestational age on nosologic CP characteristics in a high-risk population. European Journal of Pediatrics. 169(3). 305–310. 5 indexed citations
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Buysse, Karen, et al.. (2008). Delineation of a critical region on chromosome 18 for the del(18)(q12.2q21.1) syndrome. American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A. 146A(10). 1330–1334. 22 indexed citations
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Broeck, Christine Van den, Eveline Himpens, Piet Vanhaesebrouck, Patrick Calders, & Ann Oostra. (2007). Influence of gestational age on the type of brain injury and neuromotor outcome in high-risk neonates. European Journal of Pediatrics. 167(9). 1005–1009. 19 indexed citations
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Groote, Isabel De, Piet Vanhaesebrouck, Els Bruneel, et al.. (2007). Outcome at 3 Years of Age in a Population-Based Cohort of Extremely Preterm Infants. Obstetrics and Gynecology. 110(4). 855–864. 50 indexed citations
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Deconinck, Frederik, Dirk De Clercq, G.J.P. Savelsbergh, et al.. (2006). Visual contribution to walking in children with Developmental Coordination Disorder. Child Care Health and Development. 32(6). 711–722. 48 indexed citations
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Deconinck, Frederik, Dirk De Clercq, Geert J.P. Savelsbergh, et al.. (2006). Differences in Gait between Children with and Without Developmental Coordination Disorder. Motor Control. 10(2). 125–142. 69 indexed citations
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Govaert, Paul, et al.. (2001). Neonatal infarction within basal cerebral vein territory. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology. 43(8). 559–559. 4 indexed citations

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