Raymond Ostelo

28.5k total citations · 14 hit papers
303 papers, 19.6k citations indexed

About

Raymond Ostelo is a scholar working on Pharmacology, Pathology and Forensic Medicine and Surgery. According to data from OpenAlex, Raymond Ostelo has authored 303 papers receiving a total of 19.6k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 221 papers in Pharmacology, 123 papers in Pathology and Forensic Medicine and 72 papers in Surgery. Recurrent topics in Raymond Ostelo's work include Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation (221 papers), Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology (120 papers) and Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life (68 papers). Raymond Ostelo is often cited by papers focused on Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation (221 papers), Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology (120 papers) and Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life (68 papers). Raymond Ostelo collaborates with scholars based in Netherlands, Australia and South Africa. Raymond Ostelo's co-authors include Henrica C. W. de Vet, Maurits W. van Tulder, L.M. Bouter, Caroline B. Terwee, Dirk L. Knol, Bart W. Koes, Alessandro Chiarotto, Johan W.S. Vlaeyen, Arianne P. Verhagen and Steven J. Kamper and has published in prestigious journals such as JAMA, PLoS ONE and Neurology.

In The Last Decade

Raymond Ostelo

294 papers receiving 19.0k citations

Hit Papers

Interpreting Change Scores for Pain and Functional Status... 2005 2026 2012 2019 2008 2011 2015 2006 2005 500 1000 1.5k
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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.

  1. Interpreting Change Scores for Pain and Functional Status in Low Back Pain
    2008 1.5k citations Raymond Ostelo, Rick Deyo et al. Spine profile →
  2. Rating the methodological quality in systematic reviews of studies on measurement properties: a scoring system for the COSMIN checklist
    2011 1.5k citations Caroline B. Terwee, Dirk L. Knol et al. Quality of Life Research profile →
  3. Multidisciplinary biopsychosocial rehabilitation for chronic low back pain: Cochrane systematic review and meta-analysis
    2015 717 citations Steven J. Kamper, Alessandro Chiarotto et al. profile →
  4. Minimal changes in health status questionnaires: distinction between minimally detectable change and minimally important change
    2006 626 citations Henrica C. W. de Vet, Caroline B. Terwee et al. profile →
  5. Clinically important outcomes in low back pain
    2005 601 citations Raymond Ostelo, Henrica C. W. de Vet profile →
  6. A systematic review on the effectiveness of physical and rehabilitation interventions for chronic non-specific low back pain
    2010 525 citations Arianne P. Verhagen, Raymond Ostelo et al. profile →
  7. Global Perceived Effect scales provided reliable assessments of health transition in people with musculoskeletal disorders, but ratings are strongly influenced by current status
    2010 451 citations Steven J. Kamper, Raymond Ostelo et al. profile →
  8. Multidisciplinary biopsychosocial rehabilitation for chronic low back pain
    2014 436 citations Steven J. Kamper, Alessandro Chiarotto et al. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews profile →
  9. Behavioural treatment for chronic low-back pain
    2010 430 citations Nicholas Henschke, Raymond Ostelo et al. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews profile →
  10. Measurement Properties of Visual Analogue Scale, Numeric Rating Scale, and Pain Severity Subscale of the Brief Pain Inventory in Patients With Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review
    2018 385 citations Alessandro Chiarotto, Raymond Ostelo et al. Journal of Pain profile →
  11. Motor control exercise for chronic non-specific low-back pain
    2016 301 citations Raymond Ostelo et al. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews profile →
  12. Core outcome measurement instruments for clinical trials in nonspecific low back pain
    2017 287 citations Alessandro Chiarotto, Margreth Grotle et al. profile →
  13. Core outcome domains for clinical trials in non-specific low back pain
    2015 274 citations Alessandro Chiarotto, Caroline B. Terwee et al. profile →
  14. What does quality of life mean to older adults? A thematic synthesis
    2019 240 citations Karen M. van Leeuwen, Judith E. Bosmans et al. profile →

Peers

Raymond Ostelo
Comparison fields: 5 of 183
  • Pharmacology 12.6k
  • Pathology and Forensic Medicine 6.2k
  • Surgery 4.4k
  • Psychiatry and Mental health 3.2k
  • Economics and Econometrics 2.3k
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20 of 20 papers shown
# Work Indexed citations
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Test-retest reliability and measurement error of the numerical rating scale and visual analogue scale in people with low back pain
2025 ·Journal of Pain ·(unknown), Saurab Sharma, Aidan G Cashin, Matthew D. Jones, Alessandro Chiarotto, Harrison J Hansford, (unknown), Michael A. Wewege, Michael C Ferraro, (unknown), Sylvia M. Gustin, Raymond Ostelo, James H. McAuley
1
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Assessing the measurement properties of PROMIS Computer Adaptive Tests, short forms and legacy patient reported outcome measures in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty
2024 ·Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes ·(unknown), Nienke Wolterbeek, (unknown), Rudolf W. Poolman, Yvette Pronk, (unknown), Raymond Ostelo, Caroline B. Terwee
0
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Improvements Are Needed in the Adherence to the TRIPOD Statement for Clinical Prediction Models for Patients With Spinal Pain or Osteoarthritis: A Metaresearch Study
2024 ·Journal of Pain ·(unknown), (unknown), Bjørnar Berg, (unknown), Tiziano Innocenti, Margreth Grotle, Raymond Ostelo, (unknown)
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4
(Cost‐)effectiveness of personalised multimodal physiotherapy compared to surgery in patients with cervical radiculopathy: A systematic review
2024 ·Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice ·(unknown), Pieter Coenen, Michel W. Coppieters, Johanna M. van Dongen, Carmen Vleggeert‐Lankamp, (unknown), Bastiaan C. ter Meulen, J.L.W. Bosboom, Gerrit J. Bouma, (unknown), (unknown), Ralph de Vries, Raymond Ostelo, G.G.M. Scholten-Peeters
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Clinical Patient-Relevant Outcome Domains for Persistent Spinal Pain Syndrome—A Scoping Review and Expert Panels
2024 ·Journal of Clinical Medicine ·(unknown), Jessica Wegener, Raymond Ostelo, (unknown), Kris Vissers, Miranda L. van Hooff
1
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Work Trajectories of Patients With Persistent Complaints After a COVID-19 Infection Receiving Allied Healthcare in the Netherlands
2024 ·Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine ·Ângela Jornada Ben, (unknown), Esther T. Maas, Thomas J. Hoogeboom, Marissa H. G. Gerards, (unknown), Edith H. C. Cup, Frederieke Schaafsma, Raymond Ostelo, Johanna M. van Dongen
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The smallest worthwhile effect on pain intensity of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and exercise therapy for acute and chronic low back pain: a benefit-harm trade-off study
2023 ·Journal of physiotherapy ·Harrison J Hansford, Matthew D. Jones, Aidan G Cashin, Raymond Ostelo, Alessandro Chiarotto, (unknown), Saurab Sharma, (unknown), Michael C Ferraro, Michael A. Wewege, James H. McAuley
14
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Trajectories of Adherence to Home-Based Exercise Recommendations Among People With Low Back Pain: A Longitudinal Analysis
2023 ·Physical Therapy ·(unknown), Martijn W. Heymans, Corelien Kloek, Raymond Ostelo, Cindy Veenhof, (unknown), Martijn F. Pisters
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The Effect of a New Payment System on Physiotherapeutic Management of Patients With Low Back Pain in Primary Care
2023 ·Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation ·Jasper D. Bier, Arianne P. Verhagen, Raymond Ostelo, (unknown), Bart W. Koes
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Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness of a Stratified Blended Physiotherapy Intervention Compared With Face-to-Face Physiotherapy in Patients With Nonspecific Low Back Pain: Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
2023 ·Journal of Medical Internet Research ·(unknown), Johanna M. van Dongen, Corelien Kloek, (unknown), Cindy Veenhof, Martijn F. Pisters, Raymond Ostelo
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Patient Perspectives on Using a Smartphone App to Support Home-Based Exercise During Physical Therapy Treatment: Qualitative Study
2022 ·JMIR Human Factors ·(unknown), Corelien Kloek, Martijn F. Pisters, (unknown), Raymond Ostelo, Cindy Veenhof
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The 3-Month Effectiveness of a Stratified Blended Physiotherapy Intervention in Patients With Nonspecific Low Back Pain: Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
2021 ·Journal of Medical Internet Research ·(unknown), Martijn F. Pisters, Corelien Kloek, (unknown), Raymond Ostelo, Cindy Veenhof
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Quality of life in a broader perspective: Does ASCOT reflect the capability approach?
2017 ·Quality of Life Research ·(unknown), Karen M. van Leeuwen, Raymond Ostelo, Judith E. Bosmans, Guy Widdershoven
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Rigid shoulder taping with physiotherapy in patients with subacromial pain syndrome: A randomized controlled trial
2017 ·Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine ·(unknown), Steven J. Kamper, Joeri Kalter, (unknown), Maurits W. van Tulder, Raymond Ostelo
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Rasch analysis resulted in an improved Norwegian version of the Pain Attitudes and Beliefs Scale(PABS)
2016 ·Scandinavian Journal of Pain ·(unknown), Alice Kvåle, Raymond Ostelo, Liv Inger Strand
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Comparison of modern and conventional imaging techniques in establishing multiple myeloma‐related bone disease: a systematic review
2013 ·British Journal of Haematology ·Josien C. Regelink, Monique C. Minnema, Evangelos Terpos, Marjolein H. Kamphuis, Pieter G. Raijmakers, (unknown), Ben G. F. Heggelman, (unknown), René H.J. Otten, (unknown), Josée M. Zijlstra, Anne I.J. Arens, (unknown), Otto S. Hoekstra, Reinier Raymakers, Pieter Sonneveld, Raymond Ostelo, Sonja Zweegman
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Behavioural treatment for chronic low-back pain breakdown →
2010 ·Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews ·Nicholas Henschke, Raymond Ostelo, Maurits W. van Tulder, Johan W.S. Vlaeyen, Stephen Morley, Willem JJ Assendelft, Chris J. Main
430
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Is a Behavioral Graded Activity Program More Effective Than Manual Therapy in Patients With Subacute Neck Pain?
2010 ·Spine ·Jan Pool, Raymond Ostelo, Dirk L. Knol, Johan W.S. Vlaeyen, L.M. Bouter, Henrica C. W. de Vet
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Interpreting Change Scores for Pain and Functional Status in Low Back Pain breakdown →
2008 ·Spine ·Raymond Ostelo, Rick Deyo, Paul W. Stratford, Gordon Waddell, Peter Croft, Michael Von Korff, L.M. Bouter, Henrica C. W. de Vet
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Reproducibility of instrumented knee joint laxity measurement in healthy subjects
2005 ·Lara D. Veeken ·M. van der Esch, Martijn Steultjens, Raymond Ostelo, Jaap Harlaar, Joost Dekker
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