Pamela J. Kovacs

1.4k total citations · 1 hit paper
28 papers, 1.1k citations indexed

About

Pamela J. Kovacs is a scholar working on Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Clinical Psychology and General Health Professions. According to data from OpenAlex, Pamela J. Kovacs has authored 28 papers receiving a total of 1.1k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 11 papers in Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, 10 papers in Clinical Psychology and 9 papers in General Health Professions. Recurrent topics in Pamela J. Kovacs's work include Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues (9 papers), Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes (5 papers) and Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health (5 papers). Pamela J. Kovacs is often cited by papers focused on Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues (9 papers), Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes (5 papers) and Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health (5 papers). Pamela J. Kovacs collaborates with scholars based in United States, Hungary and Czechia. Pamela J. Kovacs's co-authors include Laura R. Bronstein, Melissa H. Bellin, Beverly M. Black, John G. Cagle, Kathleen J. Sawin, Nathan H. Perkins, Jacqueline Corcoran, Leslie Wright, Kathryn S. Collins and Elizabeth D. Hutchison and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Clinical Medicine, Research on Social Work Practice and Journal of Applied Gerontology.

In The Last Decade

Pamela J. Kovacs

27 papers receiving 960 citations

Hit Papers

Goodness of Fit 2007 2026 2013 2019 2007 200 400 600
What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Goodness of Fit
    2007 609 citations Laura R. Bronstein, Pamela J. Kovacs et al. Social Work in Health Care profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Pamela J. Kovacs United States 13 225 192 179 173 163 28 1.1k
Fernando Luiz Cardoso Brazil 19 161 0.7× 151 0.8× 519 2.9× 163 0.9× 160 1.0× 168 1.7k
Patricia K. Smith United States 21 114 0.5× 475 2.5× 293 1.6× 247 1.4× 213 1.3× 54 1.4k
Thomas Nicholson United States 21 166 0.7× 147 0.8× 80 0.4× 85 0.5× 186 1.1× 76 1.3k
Laura R. Bronstein United States 20 556 2.5× 192 1.0× 181 1.0× 291 1.7× 813 5.0× 54 2.1k
Heather Smith United Kingdom 19 39 0.2× 149 0.8× 402 2.2× 146 0.8× 124 0.8× 60 1.2k
Helen Gavin United Kingdom 15 126 0.6× 366 1.9× 325 1.8× 47 0.3× 19 0.1× 41 844
James W. Jones United States 15 36 0.2× 136 0.7× 389 2.2× 85 0.5× 123 0.8× 59 1.1k
José Manuel Rodriguez-Llanes Belgium 21 248 1.1× 31 0.2× 190 1.1× 53 0.3× 317 1.9× 43 1.4k
Jeremy R. Porter United States 18 181 0.8× 119 0.6× 543 3.0× 52 0.3× 207 1.3× 95 1.6k
Atsu S.S. Dorvlo Oman 22 338 1.5× 34 0.2× 246 1.4× 126 0.7× 91 0.6× 61 2.0k

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Fields of papers citing papers by Pamela J. Kovacs

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Pamela J. Kovacs

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Costa, Sara, et al.. (2025). Pediatric Septoplasty: Benefits, Challenges, and Clinical Recommendations—Comprehensive Review of Young ESPO. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 14(15). 5537–5537. 1 indexed citations
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Young, Jimmy A., Justin S. Lee, & Pamela J. Kovacs. (2016). Creating and Sustaining an Experiential Learning Component on Aging in a BSW Course. SAGE Open. 6(4). 4 indexed citations
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Perkins, Nathan H. & Pamela J. Kovacs. (2014). Lessons Learned From Conducting Research with Participants Receiving Dialysis for End-Stage Renal Disease. Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life & Palliative Care. 10(4). 304–308. 1 indexed citations
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Perkins, Nathan H., et al.. (2013). Incorporating Discussion of Sibling Violence in the Curriculum of Parent Intervention Programs for Child Abuse and Neglect. Health & Social Work. 38(1). 53–57. 18 indexed citations
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Bronstein, Laura R. & Pamela J. Kovacs. (2013). Writing a Mixed Methods Report in Social Work Research. Research on Social Work Practice. 23(3). 354–360. 32 indexed citations
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Kovacs, Pamela J., et al.. (2012). How End-Stage Renal Disease Patients Manage the Medicare Part D Coverage Gap. Health & Social Work. 37(4). 225–233. 3 indexed citations
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Cagle, John G. & Pamela J. Kovacs. (2010). Informal Caregivers of Cancer Patients: Perceptions About Preparedness and Support During Hospice Care. Journal of Gerontological Social Work. 54(1). 92–115. 35 indexed citations
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Cagle, John G. & Pamela J. Kovacs. (2009). Education: A Complex and Empowering Social Work Intervention at the End of Life. Health & Social Work. 34(1). 17–27. 30 indexed citations
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Bellin, Melissa H., Pamela J. Kovacs, & Kathleen J. Sawin. (2008). Risk and Protective Influences in the Lives of Siblings of Youths with Spina Bifida. Health & Social Work. 33(3). 199–209. 28 indexed citations
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Bronstein, Laura R., et al.. (2007). Goodness of Fit. Social Work in Health Care. 45(2). 59–76. 609 indexed citations breakdown →
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Kovacs, Pamela J., et al.. (2006). Family-Centered Care. Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life & Palliative Care. 2(1). 13–27. 50 indexed citations
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Bellin, Melissa H. & Pamela J. Kovacs. (2006). Fostering Resilience in Siblings of Youths with a Chronic Health Condition: A Review of the Literature. Health & Social Work. 31(3). 209–216. 47 indexed citations
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Kovacs, Pamela J., et al.. (2005). FIELD EDUCATION: STUDENT AND FIELD INSTRUCTOR PERCEPTIONS OF THE LEARNING PROCESS. Journal of Social Work Education. 41(1). 131–145. 30 indexed citations
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Kovacs, Pamela J. & Beverly M. Black. (2000). Volunteerism and Older Adults. Journal of Gerontological Social Work. 32(4). 25–39. 30 indexed citations
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Kovacs, Pamela J. & Laura R. Bronstein. (1999). Preparation for Oncology Settings: What Hospice Social Workers Say They Need. Health & Social Work. 24(1). 57–64. 38 indexed citations
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Black, Beverly M. & Pamela J. Kovacs. (1999). Age-Related Variation in Roles Performed by Hospice Volunteers. Journal of Applied Gerontology. 18(4). 479–497. 50 indexed citations
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Kovacs, Pamela J.. (1997). Differentiating Recruitment Strategies for Direct Patient Care, Clerical, and Fundraising Hospice Volunteers. The Hospice Journal. 12(4). 43–56. 8 indexed citations
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Kovacs, Pamela J. & Beverly M. Black. (1997). Differentiating Recruitment Strategies for Direct Patient Care, Clerical, and Fundraising Hospice Volunteers. The Hospice Journal. 12(4). 43–56. 8 indexed citations
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Kovacs, Pamela J. & Antoinette Y. Rodgers. (1995). Meeting the Social Service Needs of Persons with AIDS: Hospices’ Response. The Hospice Journal. 10(4). 49–65. 2 indexed citations
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Kovacs, Pamela J., et al.. (1989). [Lymphocytic choriomeningitis causing unilateral deafness].. PubMed. 130(15). 789–91. 4 indexed citations

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