The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Psychology in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Alan J. Christensen sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 136 publications — 42nd percentile
42% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 705 publications or more.
The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Psychology scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Alan J. Christensen sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 53 D-Index — 59th percentile
59% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 144 D-Index or more.
Alan J. Christensen is affiliated with East Carolina University in the United States and has contributed extensively to the field of medicine, with a primary focus encompassing oncology, nephrology, and public health. Their research spans a range of health-related topics including cancer survivorship, dialysis and renal disease management, medication adherence, and family support during illness.
The scientist has published papers addressing various aspects of head and neck cancer, dialysis treatment adherence, and health-related quality of life. Some notable papers include:
Alan J. Christensen frequently collaborates with several researchers, including:
The scientist publishes regularly in venues such as the American Journal of Otolaryngology, The Journal of Rural Health, International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, Psycho-Oncology, and Cancer Medicine. Their work integrates multidisciplinary perspectives drawn from oncology, general health professions, nephrology, sociology, and public health.
Their research topics cover:
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M. Bryant Howren;Alan J. Christensen;Lucy Hynds Karnell;Gerry F. Funk
Alan J. Christensen;Charles W. Turner;Timothy W. Smith;John M. Holman
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Alan J. Christensen;Shawna L. Ehlers;John S. Wiebe;Patricia J. Moran
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Timothy W. Smith;Alan J. Christensen;Judith R. Peck;John R. Ward
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