Robert H. Dworkin

52.1k total citations · 10 hit papers
271 papers, 23.4k citations indexed

About

Robert H. Dworkin is a scholar working on Pharmacology, Physiology and Cognitive Neuroscience. According to data from OpenAlex, Robert H. Dworkin has authored 271 papers receiving a total of 23.4k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 96 papers in Pharmacology, 95 papers in Physiology and 58 papers in Cognitive Neuroscience. Recurrent topics in Robert H. Dworkin's work include Pain Mechanisms and Treatments (93 papers), Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation (70 papers) and Pain Management and Placebo Effect (55 papers). Robert H. Dworkin is often cited by papers focused on Pain Mechanisms and Treatments (93 papers), Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation (70 papers) and Pain Management and Placebo Effect (55 papers). Robert H. Dworkin collaborates with scholars based in United States, United Kingdom and Canada. Robert H. Dworkin's co-authors include Dennis C. Turk, Alec O'connor, Nanna Brix Finnerup, Srinivasa N. Raja, Andrew S.C. Rice, John T. Farrar, Ralf Baron, Beth F. Jung, Nadine Attal and Troels S. Jensen and has published in prestigious journals such as The Lancet, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology and Journal of Clinical Oncology.

In The Last Decade

Robert H. Dworkin

269 papers receiving 22.5k citations

Hit Papers

Pharmacotherapy for neuropathic pain in a... 2003 2026 2010 2018 2015 2007 2017 2010 2014 500 1000 1.5k 2.0k 2.5k
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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. Pharmacotherapy for neuropathic pain in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
    2015 2.6k citations Nanna Brix Finnerup, Nadine Attal et al. The Lancet Neurology profile →
  2. Pharmacologic management of neuropathic pain: Evidence-based recommendations
    2007 1.5k citations Robert H. Dworkin, John T. Farrar et al. Pain profile →
  3. Neuropathic pain
    2017 1.5k citations Luana Colloca, Didier Bouhassira et al. Nature Reviews Disease Primers profile →
  4. The Prevalence of Chronic Pain in United States Adults: Results of an Internet-Based Survey
    2010 955 citations Catherine B. Johannes, Trong Kim Le et al. Journal of Pain profile →
  5. Prevention and Management of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Survivors of Adult Cancers: American Society of Clinical Oncology Clinical Practice Guideline
    2014 887 citations Robert H. Dworkin et al. profile →
  6. The Role of Psychosocial Processes in the Development and Maintenance of Chronic Pain
    2016 605 citations Robert R. Edwards, Robert H. Dworkin et al. Journal of Pain profile →
  7. Pregabalin for the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia
    2003 573 citations Robert H. Dworkin et al. Neurology profile →
  8. Treatment of Neuropathic Pain: An Overview of Recent Guidelines
    2009 563 citations Robert H. Dworkin et al. profile →
  9. Development and initial validation of an expanded and revised version of the Short-form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ-2)
    2009 528 citations Robert H. Dworkin, Dennis C. Turk et al. Pain profile →
  10. Interpreting the clinical importance of group differences in chronic pain clinical trials: IMMPACT recommendations
    2009 511 citations Robert H. Dworkin, Dennis C. Turk et al. Pain profile →

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Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Robert H. Dworkin United States 68 10.0k 7.2k 4.1k 3.9k 3.8k 271 23.4k
Didier Bouhassira France 72 13.9k 1.4× 6.6k 0.9× 5.7k 1.4× 2.1k 0.5× 4.0k 1.1× 223 21.7k
Nanna Brix Finnerup Denmark 62 13.9k 1.4× 6.4k 0.9× 6.0k 1.5× 2.1k 0.5× 3.8k 1.0× 260 23.4k
Ralf Baron Germany 77 20.7k 2.1× 10.7k 1.5× 7.8k 1.9× 2.8k 0.7× 6.6k 1.8× 403 30.7k
Andrew S.C. Rice United Kingdom 59 10.7k 1.1× 6.2k 0.9× 3.9k 1.0× 1.6k 0.4× 2.6k 0.7× 203 18.3k
Michael C. Rowbotham United States 52 8.3k 0.8× 4.1k 0.6× 3.3k 0.8× 1.3k 0.3× 2.6k 0.7× 130 13.5k
John T. Farrar United States 63 4.3k 0.4× 5.3k 0.7× 1.6k 0.4× 2.2k 0.6× 3.1k 0.8× 234 20.1k
Eija Kalso Finland 74 8.7k 0.9× 4.8k 0.7× 2.0k 0.5× 2.0k 0.5× 7.4k 2.0× 333 21.9k
Roger B. Fillingim United States 88 12.7k 1.3× 12.9k 1.8× 2.6k 0.6× 6.5k 1.7× 3.5k 0.9× 554 32.6k
Andrew Moore United Kingdom 59 5.9k 0.6× 4.6k 0.6× 2.3k 0.6× 1.7k 0.4× 3.6k 1.0× 194 14.4k
Jon D. Levine United States 92 19.3k 1.9× 3.6k 0.5× 2.2k 0.5× 2.2k 0.6× 1.8k 0.5× 581 36.3k

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Langford, Dale J., Haoyan Zhong, Jiabin Liu, et al.. (2025). Machine learning research methods to predict postoperative pain and opioid use: a narrative review. Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine. 50(2). 102–109. 3 indexed citations
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Colloca, Luana, Robert H. Dworkin, John T. Farrar, et al.. (2023). Predicting Treatment Responses in Patients With Osteoarthritis: Results From Two Phase III Tanezumab Randomized Clinical Trials. Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics. 113(4). 878–886. 9 indexed citations
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Langford, Dale J., Dagmar Amtmann, Luana Colloca, et al.. (2022). Expectations for Improvement: A Neglected but Potentially Important Covariate or Moderator for Chronic Pain Clinical Trials. Journal of Pain. 24(4). 575–581. 7 indexed citations
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Lee, Dustin C., Nicolas J. Schlienz, Erica N. Peters, et al.. (2018). Systematic review of outcome domains and measures used in psychosocial and pharmacological treatment trials for cannabis use disorder. Drug and Alcohol Dependence. 194. 500–517. 32 indexed citations
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Colloca, Luana, Didier Bouhassira, Ralf Baron, et al.. (2017). Neuropathic pain. Nature Reviews Disease Primers. 3(1). 17002–17002. 1473 indexed citations breakdown →
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Finnerup, Nanna Brix, Nadine Attal, Simon Haroutounian, et al.. (2015). Pharmacotherapy for neuropathic pain in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. The Lancet Neurology. 14(2). 162–173. 2620 indexed citations breakdown →
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Smith, Shannon M., Florence Paillard, Andrew McKeown, et al.. (2015). Instruments to Identify Prescription Medication Misuse, Abuse, and Related Events in Clinical Trials: An ACTTION Systematic Review. Journal of Pain. 16(5). 389–411. 23 indexed citations
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Thakur, Rajbala, et al.. (2013). Ketamine for Pain in Adults and Children with Cancer: A Systematic Review and Synthesis of the Literature. Pain Medicine. 14(10). 1505–1517. 83 indexed citations
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Dworkin, Robert H.. (2012). Neuropathic Pain. Oxford University Press eBooks. 4 indexed citations
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Johannes, Catherine B., Trong Kim Le, Xiaolei Zhou, Joseph A. Johnston, & Robert H. Dworkin. (2010). The Prevalence of Chronic Pain in United States Adults: Results of an Internet-Based Survey. Journal of Pain. 11(11). 1230–1239. 955 indexed citations breakdown →
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Walco, Gary A., Robert H. Dworkin, Elliot J. Krane, Alyssa Lebel, & Rolf‐Detlef Treede. (2010). Neuropathic Pain in Children: Special Considerations. Mayo Clinic Proceedings. 85(3). S33–S41. 84 indexed citations
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Robinson‐Papp, Jessica, Susan Morgello, Florin Vaida, et al.. (2010). Association of self-reported painful symptoms with clinical and neurophysiologic signs in HIV-associated sensory neuropathy. Pain. 151(3). 732–736. 33 indexed citations
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Dworkin, Robert H., Dennis C. Turk, Dennis A. Revicki, et al.. (2009). Development and initial validation of an expanded and revised version of the Short-form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ-2). Pain. 144(1). 35–42. 528 indexed citations breakdown →
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Stacey, Brett R., Robert H. Dworkin, Kevin Murphy, et al.. (2008). Pregabalin in the Treatment of Refractory Neuropathic Pain: Results of a 15-Month Open-Label Trial. Pain Medicine. 9(8). 1202–1208. 51 indexed citations
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Feldman, Eva L., David R. Cornblath, John D. Porter, Robert H. Dworkin, & Steven S. Scherer. (2008). National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS): Advances in understanding and treating neuropathy, 24–25 October 2006; Bethesda, Maryland. Journal of the Peripheral Nervous System. 13(1). 1–6. 5 indexed citations
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Schmader, Kenneth E. & Robert H. Dworkin. (2008). Natural History and Treatment of Herpes Zoster. Journal of Pain. 9(1). 3–9. 79 indexed citations
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Katz, Jennifer, Nanna Brix Finnerup, & Robert H. Dworkin. (2007). Clinical trial outcome in neuropathic pain. Neurology. 70(4). 263–272. 130 indexed citations
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Katz, Jennifer, Ellen Poleshuck, Carl H. Andrus, et al.. (2005). Risk factors for acute pain and its persistence following breast cancer surgery. Pain. 119(1-3). 16–25. 272 indexed citations
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Herrmann, David N., et al.. (2005). Skin biopsy and quantitative sensory testing do not predict response to lidocaine patch in painful neuropathies. Muscle & Nerve. 33(1). 42–48. 40 indexed citations
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Jung, Beth F., Gretchen Ahrendt, Anne Louise Oaklander, & Robert H. Dworkin. (2003). Neuropathic pain following breast cancer surgery: proposed classification and research update. Pain. 104(1). 1–13. 339 indexed citations

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