Rahel Gilgen-Ammann

579 total citations · 1 hit paper
12 papers, 382 citations indexed

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Rahel Gilgen-Ammann is a scholar working on Biomedical Engineering, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine. According to data from OpenAlex, Rahel Gilgen-Ammann has authored 12 papers receiving a total of 382 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 5 papers in Biomedical Engineering, 4 papers in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and 3 papers in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine. Recurrent topics in Rahel Gilgen-Ammann's work include Non-Invasive Vital Sign Monitoring (5 papers), Sports Performance and Training (3 papers) and Cardiovascular and exercise physiology (3 papers). Rahel Gilgen-Ammann is often cited by papers focused on Non-Invasive Vital Sign Monitoring (5 papers), Sports Performance and Training (3 papers) and Cardiovascular and exercise physiology (3 papers). Rahel Gilgen-Ammann collaborates with scholars based in Switzerland, United States and Netherlands. Rahel Gilgen-Ammann's co-authors include Thomas Wyss, Theresa Schweizer, Wolfgang Taube, B. Veenstra, Simon K. Delves, Riikka Ahola, Mark J. Buller, Topi Korhonen, Céline Huber and Lilian Roos and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Scientific Reports and European Journal of Applied Physiology.

In The Last Decade

Rahel Gilgen-Ammann

11 papers receiving 372 citations

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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.

RR interval signal quality of a heart rate monitor and an ECG Holter at rest and during exercise

2019 259 citations Rahel Gilgen-Ammann, Theresa Schweizer et al. European Journal of Applied Physiology profile →

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Name	h						Papers	Cites
Rahel Gilgen-Ammann Switzerland	8	160	141	74	70	51	12	382
Matthias Proost Belgium	7	106 0.7×	69 0.5×	54 0.7×	221 3.2×	51 1.0×	15	403
N. Armstrong United Kingdom	10	84 0.5×	116 0.8×	80 1.1×	141 2.0×	15 0.3×	26	373
Andrew J. Tweedell United States	11	71 0.4×	120 0.9×	35 0.5×	111 1.6×	23 0.5×	21	389
Matthew S. Tenan United States	15	127 0.8×	240 1.7×	76 1.0×	303 4.3×	28 0.5×	43	718
Jonathan Low Canada	5	81 0.5×	139 1.0×	82 1.1×	199 2.8×	31 0.6×	9	592
Christel Galvani Italy	14	45 0.3×	70 0.5×	65 0.9×	202 2.9×	33 0.6×	39	497
Damien Saboul France	9	180 1.1×	144 1.0×	156 2.1×	182 2.6×	23 0.5×	14	389
Teddy Caderby France	11	54 0.3×	189 1.3×	22 0.3×	99 1.4×	26 0.5×	35	603
Christian Raeder Germany	13	79 0.5×	219 1.6×	126 1.7×	501 7.2×	35 0.7×	20	642
Jo Verschueren Belgium	12	80 0.5×	144 1.0×	39 0.5×	403 5.8×	31 0.6×	29	591

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Schweizer, Theresa & Rahel Gilgen-Ammann. (2025). Wrist-Worn and Arm-Worn Wearables for Monitoring Heart Rate During Sedentary and Light-to-Vigorous Physical Activities: Device Validation Study. JMIR Cardio. 9. e67110–e67110. 3 indexed citations

Roos, Lilian, et al.. (2022). Influence of Soldiers’ Cardiorespiratory Fitness on Physiological Responses and Dropouts During a Loaded Long-distance March. Military Medicine. 188(7-8). e1903–e1909.

Gilgen-Ammann, Rahel, Lilian Roos, Thomas Wyss, et al.. (2021). Validation of ambulatory monitoring devices to measure energy expenditure and heart rate in a military setting. Physiological Measurement. 42(8). 85008–85008. 10 indexed citations

Schweizer, Theresa, Thomas Wyss, & Rahel Gilgen-Ammann. (2021). Detecting Soldiers’ Fatigue Using Eye-Tracking Glasses: Practical Field Applications and Research Opportunities. Military Medicine. 187(11-12). e1330–e1337. 15 indexed citations

Schweizer, Theresa, Thomas Wyss, & Rahel Gilgen-Ammann. (2021). Eyeblink Detection in the Field: A Proof of Concept Study of Two Mobile Optical Eye-Trackers. Military Medicine. 187(3-4). e404–e409. 5 indexed citations

Gilgen-Ammann, Rahel, Theresa Schweizer, & Thomas Wyss. (2020). Accuracy of Distance Recordings in Eight Positioning-Enabled Sport Watches: Instrument Validation Study. JMIR mhealth and uhealth. 8(6). e17118–e17118. 27 indexed citations

Gilgen-Ammann, Rahel, Theresa Schweizer, & Thomas Wyss. (2019). Accuracy of the Multisensory Wristwatch Polar Vantage's Estimation of Energy Expenditure in Various Activities: Instrument Validation Study. JMIR mhealth and uhealth. 7(10). e14534–e14534. 15 indexed citations

Gilgen-Ammann, Rahel, Theresa Schweizer, & Thomas Wyss. (2019). RR interval signal quality of a heart rate monitor and an ECG Holter at rest and during exercise. European Journal of Applied Physiology. 119(7). 1525–1532. 259 indexed citations breakdown →

Gilgen-Ammann, Rahel, Mark J. Buller, Simon K. Delves, et al.. (2018). Evaluation of pulse rate measurement with a wrist worn device during different tasks and physical activity. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 2 indexed citations

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Gilgen-Ammann, Rahel, et al.. (2017). Energy expenditure estimation from respiration variables. Scientific Reports. 7(1). 15995–15995. 12 indexed citations

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Gilgen-Ammann, Rahel, et al.. (2017). Positive Effects of Augmented Feedback to Reduce Time on Ground in Well-Trained Runners. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 13(1). 88–94. 9 indexed citations

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Gilgen-Ammann, Rahel, Wolfgang Taube, & Thomas Wyss. (2016). Gait Asymmetry During 400- to 1000-m High-Intensity Track Running in Relation to Injury History. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 12(s2). S2–157. 25 indexed citations

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