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Bruce Rybarczyk publication distribution in Psychology in 2026

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 Bruce Rybarczyk sits on this spectrum.

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31 publications 705+

This scientist: 121 publications — 33rd percentile

33% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 705 publications or more.

Bruce Rybarczyk D-index placement in Psychology in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Psychology scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Bruce Rybarczyk sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 144+

This scientist: 41 D-Index — 33rd percentile

33% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 144 D-Index or more.

Overview

Bruce Rybarczyk is affiliated with Virginia Commonwealth University in the United States. Their research spans Psychology and Medicine, with a focus on Clinical Psychology, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, General Health Professions, Experimental and Cognitive Psychology, and Health.

Their work covers several main topics, including:

  • COVID-19 and Mental Health
  • Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Health disparities and outcomes
  • Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
  • COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
  • Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
  • Mental Health Treatment and Access

Rybarczyk's recent publications demonstrate a focus on psychological health, healthcare delivery, and social determinants of health. Selected recent papers include:

  • "Loneliness and sleep: A systematic review and meta-analysis," 2020, Health Psychology Open
  • "Rapid telepsychology deployment during the COVID-19 pandemic: A special issue commentary and lessons from primary care psychology training," 2020, Journal of Clinical Psychology
  • "Racism, Mental Health, Healthcare Provider Trust, and Medication Adherence Among Black Patients in Safety-Net Primary Care," 2020, Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings
  • "Mindfulness training for healthcare professional students: A waitlist controlled pilot study on psychological and work-relevant outcomes," 2020, Complementary Therapies in Medicine
  • "Sleep Disturbance Mediates the Association Between Loneliness and Health in Older Americans," 2020, International Journal of Behavioral Medicine

Rybarczyk frequently publishes in venues such as the Journal of Clinical Psychology, Clinical Therapeutics, Health Psychology Open, Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings, and Complementary Therapies in Medicine.

Collaboration is an aspect of their work, with frequent coauthors including Paul B. Perrin, Sarah C. Griffin, Allison Baylor Williams, Joseph M. Dzierzewski, and Samantha Mladen.

Best Publications

  • The role of religion in medical rehabilitation outcomes: A longitudinal study.

    George Fitchett;Bruce D. Rybarczyk;Gail A. DeMarco;John J. Nicholas

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia Improves Sleep and Decreases Pain in Older Adults with Co-Morbid Insomnia and Osteoarthritis

    Michael V. Vitiello;Bruce Rybarczyk;Michael Von Korff;Edward J. Stepanski

  • Body image, perceived social stigma, and the prediction of psychosocial adjustment to leg amputation.

    Bruce Rybarczyk;David L. Nyenhuis;John J. Nicholas;Susan M. Cash

  • Emerging research on the treatment and etiology of secondary or comorbid insomnia

    Edward J. Stepanski;Bruce Rybarczyk

  • Efficacy of two behavioral treatment programs for comorbid geriatric insomnia

    Bruce Rybarczyk;Martita Lopez;Rodney Benson;Christopher Alsten

  • A placebo-controlled test of cognitive-behavioral therapy for comorbid insomnia in older adults.

    Bruce Rybarczyk;Edward Stepanski;Louis Fogg;Martita Lopez

  • Social discomfort and depression in a sample of adults with leg amputations.

    Bruce D. Rybarczyk;David L. Nyenhuis;John J. Nicholas;Richard Schulz

  • Efficacy of a Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment for Insomnia and Nightmares in Afghanistan and Iraq Veterans With PTSD

    Skye Ochsner Margolies;Bruce Rybarczyk;Scott R. Vrana;David J. Leszczyszyn

  • Examining maladaptive beliefs about sleep across insomnia patient groups.

    Colleen E. Carney;Jack D. Edinger;Charles M. Morin;Rachel Manber

  • Short-term improvement in insomnia symptoms predicts long-term improvements in sleep, pain, and fatigue in older adults with comorbid osteoarthritis and insomnia.

    Michael V. Vitiello;Susan M. McCurry;Susan M. Shortreed;Laura D. Baker

  • Loneliness and sleep: A systematic review and meta-analysis:

    Sarah C Griffin;Allison B Williams;Scott G Ravyts;Samantha N Mladen

  • Cognitive‐Behavioral Treatment for Comorbid Insomnia and Osteoarthritis Pain in Primary Care: The Lifestyles Randomized Controlled Trial

    Michael V. Vitiello;Susan M. McCurry;Susan M. Shortreed;Benjamin H. Balderson

  • Negotiating the reality of caregiving: hope, burnout and nursing

    Elisabeth D. Sherwin;Timothy R. Elliott;Bruce D. Rybarczyk;Robert G. Frank

  • Correlates of Death Anxiety in Older Adults: A Comprehensive Review

    Barry V. Fortner;Robert A. Neimeyer;Bruce Rybarczyk

  • Patterns and Predictors of Quality of Life at 5 to 10 Years After Heart Transplantation

    Kathleen L. Grady;David C. Naftel;Jon Kobashigawa;Julie Chait

  • Effectiveness of Abbreviated CBT for Insomnia in Psychiatric Outpatients: Sleep and Depression Outcomes

    J. Nile Wagley;Bruce Rybarczyk;William T. Nay;Steven Danish

  • A classroom mind/body wellness intervention for older adults with chronic illness: comparing immediate and 1-year benefits.

    Bruce Rybarczyk;Gail Demarco;Marco Delacruz;Stan Lapidos

  • Occupational Burnout, Tolerance for Stress, and Coping Among Nurses in Rehabilitation Units

    Timothy R. Elliott;Richard Shewchuk;Kristofer Hagglund;Bruce Rybarczyk

  • Diversity in adjustment to a leg amputation: Case illustrations of common themes

    Bruce Rybarczyk;Robert Edwards;Jay Behel

  • The role of perceived vulnerability in adjustment to lower extremity amputation: A preliminary investigation.

    Jay M. Behel;Bruce Rybarczyk;Timothy R. Elliott;John J. Nicholas

  • Applying Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy to the Chronically Ill Elderly: Treatment Issues and Case Illustration

    Bruce Rybarczyk;Dolores Gallagher-Thompson;John Rodman;Antonette Zeiss

  • Rapid telepsychology deployment during the COVID-19 pandemic: A special issue commentary and lessons from primary care psychology training.

    Paul B. Perrin;Bruce D. Rybarczyk;Bradford S. Pierce;Heather A. Jones

Frequent Co-Authors

David C. Naftel
David C. Naftel University of Alabama at Birmingham
James B. Young
James B. Young Cleveland Clinic
Jon A. Kobashigawa
Jon A. Kobashigawa Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
James K. Kirklin
James K. Kirklin University of Alabama at Birmingham
Allison Williams
Allison Williams McMaster University
Joseph M. Dzierzewski
Joseph M. Dzierzewski National Sleep Foundation
Michael V. Vitiello
Michael V. Vitiello University of Washington
Stephen M. Auerbach
Stephen M. Auerbach Virginia Commonwealth University
Francis J. Keefe
Francis J. Keefe Duke University
Timothy R. Elliott
Timothy R. Elliott Texas A&M University

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