2026 Joan M. Patterson: Psychology Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Psychology	49	5585	3046	73	13594

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Psychology

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Overview

Joan M. Patterson is affiliated with the University of Minnesota in the United States and has contributed to the fields of Medicine as well as Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology. Their research spans clinical psychology, applied microbiology and biotechnology, clinical biochemistry, critical care and intensive care medicine, and molecular biology.

The scientist's work focuses on topics including antibiotic use and resistance, bacterial identification and susceptibility testing, nosocomial infections in intensive care units, eating disorders and behaviors, autoimmune and inflammatory disorders research, family and disability support research, and immune cell function and interaction.

Recent papers authored or coauthored by Patterson include:

Systematic review of the impact of appropriate versus inappropriate initial antibiotic therapy on outcomes of patients with severe bacterial infections (2020), published in International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents
A Systematic Review of the Effect of Delayed Appropriate Antibiotic Treatment on the Outcomes of Patients With Severe Bacterial Infections (2020), published in CHEST Journal
Systematic review on the use of biologics in adult-onset still's disease (2022), published in Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism
Toxocarosis in humans: how much of a problem is it in the UK? (2022), published in Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin
Small interfering RNA (siRNA)-based therapeutics (2023), published in Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin

Patterson has frequently collaborated with colleagues including Mick Arber, Matteo Bassetti, Jordi Rello, Francesco Blasi, and Giovanni Sotgiu.

Publication venues where Patterson has multiple contributions include CHEST Journal, Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin, and Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, along with contributions to International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents and Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism.

Best Publications

The Family Stress Process: The Double ABCX Model of Adjustment and Adaptation

Hamilton I. McCubbin;Joan M. Patterson

2036
Citations
Integrating Family Resilience and Family Stress Theory

Joan M. Patterson

1375
Citations
Understanding family resilience.

JoÃ¤n M. Patterson

746
Citations
Adolescent coping style and behaviors: conceptualization and measurement

Joan M. Patterson;Hamilton I. McCubbin

690
Citations
Family stress and coping: A decade review

Hamilton I. McCubbin;Constance B. Joy;A. Elizabeth Cauble;Joan K. Comeau

639
Citations
Families experiencing stress: I. The Family Adjustment and Adaptation Response Model: II. Applying the FAAR Model to health-related issues for intervention and research.

Joan M. Patterson

599
Citations
The impact of childhood cancer on the family: a qualitative analysis of strains, resources, and coping behaviors

Joän M. Patterson;Kristen E. Holm;James G. Gurney

492
Citations
CHIP—Coping Health Inventory for Parents: An assessment of parental coping patterns in the care of the chronically ill child.

Hamilton I. McCubbin;Marilyn A. McCubbin;Joan M. Patterson;A. Elizabeth Cauble

449
Citations
FILE: Family Inventory of Life Events and Changes

Hamilton I McCubbin;Joan M Patterson;Lance R Wilson

404
Citations
Evidence-based Assessment in Pediatric Psychology: Family Measures

Melissa A. Alderfer;Barbara H. Fiese;Jeffrey I. Gold;J. J. Cutuli

372
Citations
Family Stress, Coping, and Social Support

Hamilton I. McCubbin;A. Elizabeth. Cauble;Joan M. Patterson

362
Citations
Weight Control Practices and Disordered Eating Behaviors Among Adolescent Females and Males With Type 1 Diabetes Associations with sociodemographics, weight concerns, familial factors, and metabolic outcomes

Dianne R Neumark-Sztainer;Joan Patterson;Alison Mellin;Diann M. Ackard

315
Citations
Levels of Meaning in Family Stress Theory

Joan M. Patterson;Ann Willaims Garwick

305
Citations
Breaking the News: How Families First Learn About Their Child's Chronic Condition

Ann W. Garwick;Joän Patterson;Forrest C. Bennett;Robert William Blum

243
Citations
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF FAMILY INTERVENTIONS IN THE TREATMENT OF PHYSICAL ILLNESS

Thomas L. Campbell;Joan M. Patterson

237
Citations
The Impact of Chronic Illness on Families: a Family Systems Perspective

Joan M. Patterson;Ann W. Garwick

212
Citations
Family transitions: adaptation to stress

H.I. McCubbin;J.M. Patterson

205
Citations
The relation between physical activity and mental health among Hispanic and non-Hispanic white adolescents

Jennifer Brosnahan;Lyn M. Steffen;Leslie A Lytle;Joan Patterson

196
Citations
Family adaptation to crises

H.I. McCubbin;J.M. Patterson

190
Citations
Risk and resilience among children and youth with disabilities.

Joän Patterson;Robert W. Blum

155
Citations
Family Stress, Coping and Social Support

Leland J. Axelson;H. I. McCubbin;A. E. Cauble;J. M. Patterson

18
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

Hamilton I. McCubbin University of Wisconsin–Madison

Dianne Neumark-Sztainer University of Minnesota

Jerica M. Berge University of Minnesota

Melanie M. Wall Columbia University

Mary Story Duke University

David H. Olson University of Minnesota

Anna-Beth Doyle Concordia University

Diann M. Ackard University of Minnesota

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