Roberta Chow

3.5k total citations · 1 hit paper
24 papers, 2.3k citations indexed

About

Roberta Chow is a scholar working on Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging, Physiology and Pharmacology. According to data from OpenAlex, Roberta Chow has authored 24 papers receiving a total of 2.3k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 21 papers in Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging, 10 papers in Physiology and 9 papers in Pharmacology. Recurrent topics in Roberta Chow's work include Laser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine (21 papers), Pain Mechanisms and Treatments (9 papers) and Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation (8 papers). Roberta Chow is often cited by papers focused on Laser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine (21 papers), Pain Mechanisms and Treatments (9 papers) and Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation (8 papers). Roberta Chow collaborates with scholars based in Australia, United Kingdom and Norway. Roberta Chow's co-authors include Jan Magnus Bjordal, Gillian Z. Heller, Patricia J. Armati, Mark I. Johnson, Maurizio Manuguerra, Les Barnsley, Jan Tunér, Christian Couppé, Monique David and Anne Elisabeth Ljunggren and has published in prestigious journals such as The Lancet, SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología and Pain.

In The Last Decade

Roberta Chow

24 papers receiving 2.2k citations

Hit Papers

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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.

How to analyze the Visual Analogue Scale: Myths, truths and clinical relevance

2016 385 citations Gillian Z. Heller, Maurizio Manuguerra et al. Scandinavian Journal of Pain profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name	h						Papers	Cites
Roberta Chow Australia	16	1.5k	456	408	383	232	24	2.3k
Paulo de Tarso Camillo de Carvalho Brazil	36	2.6k 1.8×	404 0.9×	399 1.0×	481 1.3×	178 0.8×	131	3.5k
Lúcio Frigo Brazil	27	1.4k 1.0×	207 0.5×	298 0.7×	194 0.5×	195 0.8×	74	2.1k
Shaiane Silva Tomazoni Brazil	25	1.6k 1.1×	218 0.5×	222 0.5×	277 0.7×	79 0.3×	53	1.8k
Ernesto César Pinto Leal‐Junior Brazil	47	4.6k 3.2×	716 1.6×	622 1.5×	771 2.0×	260 1.1×	166	5.6k
E‐Liisa Laakso Australia	22	825 0.6×	275 0.6×	184 0.5×	200 0.5×	180 0.8×	97	1.5k
Richard Eloin Liebano Brazil	24	574 0.4×	394 0.9×	489 1.2×	778 2.0×	19 0.1×	151	2.1k
Leslie R. Morse United States	32	247 0.2×	766 1.7×	332 0.8×	149 0.4×	79 0.3×	121	3.2k
Andrey Jorge Serra Brazil	26	649 0.4×	138 0.3×	495 1.2×	167 0.4×	47 0.2×	123	2.0k
Rinaldo Roberto de Jesus Guirro Brazil	20	465 0.3×	248 0.5×	345 0.8×	165 0.4×	36 0.2×	130	1.3k
Juan A. Pareja Spain	38	315 0.2×	541 1.2×	1.2k 2.9×	777 2.0×	73 0.3×	128	3.9k

Countries citing papers authored by Roberta Chow

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Roberta Chow

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Roberta Chow. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Roberta Chow based on the total number of citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together. Node borders signify the number of papers an author published with Roberta Chow. Roberta Chow is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

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20 of 20 papers shown

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Vassão, Patrícia Gabrielli, Ana Cláudia Muniz Rennó, Michael Murphy, et al.. (2020). Pre-Conditioning and Post-Operative Photobiomodulation Therapy by a Novel Light Patch System for Knee Arthroplasty: A Protocol for a Phase 1 Study. Photobiomodulation Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 38(4). 206–214. 4 indexed citations

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Chow, Roberta, et al.. (2020). Guidelines versus evidence: what we can learn from the Australian guideline for low-level laser therapy in knee osteoarthritis? A narrative review. Lasers in Medical Science. 36(2). 249–258. 6 indexed citations

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Chow, Roberta & Patricia J. Armati. (2016). Photobiomodulation: Implications for Anesthesia and Pain Relief. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 34(12). 599–609. 88 indexed citations

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Heller, Gillian Z., Maurizio Manuguerra, & Roberta Chow. (2016). How to analyze the Visual Analogue Scale: Myths, truths and clinical relevance. Scandinavian Journal of Pain. 13(1). 67–75. 385 indexed citations breakdown →

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Cotler, Howard B., et al.. (2015). The Use of Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) For. 1 indexed citations

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Chow, Roberta, Weixing Yan, & Patricia J. Armati. (2012). Electrophysiological Effects of Single Point Transcutaneous 650 and 808 nm Laser Irradiation of Rat Sciatic Nerve: A Study of Relevance for Low-Level Laser Therapy and Laser Acupuncture. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 30(9). 530–535. 21 indexed citations

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Chow, Roberta, Patricia J. Armati, E‐Liisa Laakso, Jan Magnus Bjordal, & David Baxter. (2011). Inhibitory Effects of Laser Irradiation on Peripheral Mammalian Nerves and Relevance to Analgesic Effects: A Systematic Review. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 29(6). 365–381. 187 indexed citations

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Yan, Weixing, Roberta Chow, & Patricia J. Armati. (2011). Inhibitory effects of visible 650‐nm and infrared 808‐nm laser irradiation on somatosensory and compound muscle action potentials in rat sciatic nerve: implications for laser‐induced analgesia. Journal of the Peripheral Nervous System. 16(2). 130–135. 44 indexed citations

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Gao, Kai, et al.. (2010). Eye–hand coordination and its relationship with sensori-motor impairments in stroke survivors. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. 42(4). 368–373. 31 indexed citations

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Baxter, David, et al.. (2009). Effects of Laser Irradiation on Peripheral Nerve. AIP conference proceedings. 1 indexed citations

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Chow, Roberta, et al.. (2009). Efficacy of low-level laser therapy in the management of neck pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised placebo or active-treatment controlled trials. The Lancet. 374(9705). 1897–1908. 402 indexed citations

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Chow, Roberta, Monique David, & Patricia J. Armati. (2007). 830 nm laser irradiation induces varicosity formation, reduces mitochondrial membrane potential and blocks fast axonal flow in small and medium diameter rat dorsal root ganglion neurons: implications for the analgesic effects of 830 nm laser. 12(1). 13. 2 indexed citations

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Bjordal, Jan Magnus, et al.. (2007). Short-term efficacy of physical interventions in osteoarthritic knee pain. A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised placebo-controlled trials. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 8(1). 51–51. 244 indexed citations

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Chow, Roberta, Monique David, & Patricia J. Armati. (2007). 830 nm laser irradiation induces varicosity formation, reduces mitochondrial membrane potential and blocks fast axonal flow in small and medium diameter rat dorsal root ganglion neurons: implications for the analgesic effects of 830 nm laser. Journal of the Peripheral Nervous System. 12(1). 28–39. 156 indexed citations

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Relf, Ian, Roberta Chow, & Marie Pirotta. (2007). Blinding Techniques in Randomized Controlled Trials of Laser Therapy: An Overview and Possible Solution. Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 5(4). 383–389. 20 indexed citations

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Chow, Roberta, Gillian Z. Heller, & Les Barnsley. (2006). The effect of 300 mW, 830 nm laser on chronic neck pain: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study. Pain. 124(1). 201–210. 157 indexed citations

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Chow, Roberta, Leslie Barnsley, Gillian Z. Heller, & Philip J. Siddall. (2004). A Pilot Study of Low-Power Laser Therapy in the Management of Chronic Neck Pain. Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain. 12(2). 71–81. 16 indexed citations

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Bjordal, Jan Magnus, et al.. (2003). A systematic review of low level laser therapy with location-specific doses for pain from chronic joint disorders. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy. 49(2). 107–116. 379 indexed citations

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Chow, Roberta. (2000). Complementary medicine: impact on medical practice. 41(7). 76–79. 9 indexed citations

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Chow, Roberta. (2000). DOSE DILEMMAS IN LOW LEVEL LASER THERAPY - THE EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT PARADIGMS AND HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES.. LASER THERAPY. 13(1). 102–109. 16 indexed citations

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