Olaf Verschuren

5.2k total citations · 1 hit paper
124 papers, 3.5k citations indexed

About

Olaf Verschuren is a scholar working on Psychiatry and Mental health, Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health and Clinical Psychology. According to data from OpenAlex, Olaf Verschuren has authored 124 papers receiving a total of 3.5k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 95 papers in Psychiatry and Mental health, 58 papers in Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health and 43 papers in Clinical Psychology. Recurrent topics in Olaf Verschuren's work include Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders (95 papers), Infant Development and Preterm Care (54 papers) and Family and Disability Support Research (43 papers). Olaf Verschuren is often cited by papers focused on Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders (95 papers), Infant Development and Preterm Care (54 papers) and Family and Disability Support Research (43 papers). Olaf Verschuren collaborates with scholars based in Netherlands, Canada and United States. Olaf Verschuren's co-authors include Marjolijn Ketelaar, Tim Takken, Jan Willem Gorter, Lesley Pritchard, Mark D. Peterson, Paul J.M. Helders, Astrid C. J. Balemans, Edward A. Hurvitz, Marian J. Jongmans and Eline Lindeman and has published in prestigious journals such as PLoS ONE, Stroke and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.

In The Last Decade

Olaf Verschuren

120 papers receiving 3.3k citations

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Exercise and physical activity recommendations for people with cerebral palsy

2016 257 citations Olaf Verschuren, Astrid C. J. Balemans et al. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology profile →

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#	Work	Indexed citations
1	Secondary prevention by striking the balance in 24-hour movement behaviour by empowering people at risk with a stroke: rationale and design of the RISE intervention randomised controlled trial 2025 ·BMJ Open ·(unknown), Yvonne Hartman, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Johanna M. van Dongen, Olaf Verschuren, Coralie English, Cindy Veenhof, Johanna M. A. Visser‐Meily, Martijn F. Pisters	1
2	High-intensive physical rehabilitation approach in children and adolescents with acquired brain injury during subacute phase (REHABILITY): a feasibility study protocol 2025 ·BMJ Open ·(unknown), Olaf Verschuren, (unknown), (unknown), Raoul Engelbert, Jan Willem Gorter	0
3	Development of expert consensus to guide physical rehabilitation in children and adolescents with acquired brain injury during the subacute phase 2023 ·Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine ·(unknown), Olaf Verschuren, (unknown), F. Virginia Wright, Jan Willem Gorter, Raoul Engelbert	5
4	Evaluation of Sleep Practices and Knowledge in Neonatal Healthcare 2023 ·Advances in Neonatal Care ·(unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Olaf Verschuren, Thomas Alderliesten, Jeroen Dudink, Agnes van den Hoogen	3
5	The temporal and bi-directional relationship between physical activity and sleep in ambulatory children with cerebral palsy 2023 ·Disability and Rehabilitation ·(unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Joyce Obeid, Sigrid Pillen, Jan Willem Gorter, Olaf Verschuren	2
6	Physical rehabilitation interventions in children with acquired brain injury: A scoping review 2022 ·Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology ·(unknown), Olaf Verschuren, (unknown), Raoul Engelbert, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown)	3
7	Sleep problems in children with cerebral palsy and their parents 2021 ·Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology ·(unknown), Jan Willem Gorter, Jeanine M. Voorman, (unknown), (unknown), Johanna M. A. Visser‐Meily, Marjolijn Ketelaar, Sigrid Pillen, Olaf Verschuren	35
8	Interventions for Reducing Sedentary Behavior in People With Stroke 2021 ·Stroke ·David H. Saunders, Gillian Mead, Claire Fitzsimons, Paul Kelly, Frederike van Wijck, Olaf Verschuren, Karianne Backx, Coralie English	1
9	Parental perspectives on care for sleep in children with cerebral palsy: a wake-up call 2020 ·Disability and Rehabilitation ·(unknown), Jeanine M. Voorman, Sigrid Pillen, Marjolijn Ketelaar, Johanna M. A. Visser‐Meily, Olaf Verschuren	11
10	Reproducibility of the Six‐Minute Walk Test in Children and Youth With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis 2020 ·Arthritis Care & Research ·Lesley Pritchard, Olaf Verschuren, (unknown), (unknown), Dax G. Rumsey	6
11	Effects of a school-based sports program on psychosocial health and attention in youth with physical disabilities 2020 ·Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine ·Maremka Zwinkels, Marjolijn Ketelaar, Tanja C.W. Nijboer, Olaf Verschuren, Saskia J. te Velde, Janke de Groot, Tim Takken, Anne Visser‐Meily	5
12	A Comparison of the Physiology of Sedentary Behavior and Light Physical Activity in Adults With and Without a Physical Disability 2019 ·Journal of Physical Activity and Health ·Astrid C. J. Balemans, Han Houdijk, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Anne Visser‐Meily, Olaf Verschuren	4
13	Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training on Fitness and Health in Youth With Physical Disabilities 2018 ·Pediatric Physical Therapy ·Maremka Zwinkels, Olaf Verschuren, Janke F. de Groot, Frank Backx, Harriët Wittink, Anne Visser‐Meily, Tim Takken	13
14	Personal and environmental factors to consider when aiming to improve participation in physical activity in children with Spina Bifida: a qualitative study 2015 ·BMC Neurology ·Manon Bloemen, Olaf Verschuren, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Janke F. de Groot	58
15	Psychometric Evaluation of the Dutch Version of the Assessment of Preschool Children's Participation (APCP): Construct Validity and Test–Retest Reliability 2013 ·Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics ·Maureen K. Bult, Olaf Verschuren, Marilyn K. Kertoy, Eline Lindeman, Marian J. Jongmans, Marjolijn Ketelaar	12
16	Parents’ experiences with physical and occupational therapy for their young child with cerebral palsy: a mixed studies review 2013 ·Child Care Health and Development ·(unknown), Marjolijn Ketelaar, Hennie Boeije, Marian J. Jongmans, Jan Willem Gorter, Johannes Verheijden, Eline Lindeman, Olaf Verschuren	57
17	Predicting leisure participation of school‐aged children with cerebral palsy: longitudinal evidence of child, family and environmental factors 2012 ·Child Care Health and Development ·Maureen K. Bult, Olaf Verschuren, Eline Lindeman, Marian J. Jongmans, Paul Westers, (unknown), Marjolijn Ketelaar	30
18	Introducing the concept of learning styles in rehabilitation 2010 ·Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine ·(unknown), Olaf Verschuren, Marjolijn Ketelaar, Caroline van Heugten	10
19	Cross-cultural validation and psychometric evaluation of the Dutch language version of the Children’s Assessment of Participation and Enjoyment (CAPE) in children with and without physical disabilities 2010 ·Clinical Rehabilitation ·(unknown), Olaf Verschuren, (unknown), (unknown), Barbara Piškur, Marjolijn Ketelaar	62
20	Lower limb strength training in children with cerebral palsy – a randomized controlled trial protocol for functional strength training based on progressive resistance exercise principles 2008 ·BMC Pediatrics ·Vanessa A. Scholtes, Annet J. Dallmeijer, Eugène Rameckers, Olaf Verschuren, (unknown), (unknown), Jules G. Becher	70

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