2026 Julie Bernhardt: Neuroscience Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Neuroscience	72	2269	2073	55	50	347	24334

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D-Index

World Ranking

Current World Ranking

National Ranking

Current National Ranking

Publications

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Neuroscience

2269

2073

347

24334

Overview

Julie Bernhardt is affiliated with the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health in Australia. Their research primarily focuses on medicine with a significant emphasis on rehabilitation.

The main fields of study addressed in their work include:

Medicine

Within medicine, the key subfields they have contributed to are:

Rehabilitation
Epidemiology
Neurology
Psychiatry and Mental health
General Health Professions

Bernhardt's work covers a range of topics connected to stroke and rehabilitation, including:

Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
Physical Activity and Health
Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention

Significant recent publications include:

"The state of stroke services across the globe: Report of World Stroke Organization-World Health Organization surveys" (2021), published in International Journal of Stroke
"Stroke rehabilitation in low-income and middle-income countries: a call to action" (2020), published in The Lancet
"A randomized control trial of intensive aphasia therapy after acute stroke: The Very Early Rehabilitation for SpEech (VERSE) study" (2020), published in International Journal of Stroke
"Advancing Stroke Recovery Through Improved Articulation of Nonpharmacological Intervention Dose" (2021), published in Stroke
"Cognitive Deficits After Stroke" (2022), published in Stroke

Their frequent co-authors include:

Leonid Churilov
Kathryn S. Hayward
Vincent Thijs
Ruby Lipson-Smith
Hannah Johns

Bernhardt publishes predominantly in the following journals:

Stroke
International Journal of Stroke
Disability and Rehabilitation
Neurology
HERD Health Environments Research & Design Journal

Best Publications

Stroke Care 2: Stroke rehabilitation

Peter Langhorne;Julie Bernhardt;Gert Kwakkel

2990
Citations
Physical Activity and Exercise Recommendations for Stroke Survivors A Statement for Healthcare Professionals From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association

Sandra A. Billinger;Ross A. Arena;Julie Bernhardt;Janice J. Eng

1585
Citations
Agreed definitions and a shared vision for new standards in stroke recovery research: The Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation Roundtable taskforce:

Julie Bernhardt;Kathryn S Hayward;Kathryn S Hayward;Gert Kwakkel;Gert Kwakkel;Nick S Ward

1486
Citations
Inactive and Alone Physical Activity Within the First 14 Days of Acute Stroke Unit Care

Julie Bernhardt;Helen M Dewey;Helen M Dewey;Amanda G Thrift;Amanda G Thrift;Geoffrey A Donnan;Geoffrey A Donnan

745
Citations
Efficacy and safety of very early mobilisation within 24 h of stroke onset (AVERT): a randomised controlled trial

Julie Bernhardt;Peter Langhorne;Richard I. Lindley;Amanda G. Thrift

641
Citations
Standardized measurement of sensorimotor recovery in stroke trials: consensus-based core recommendations from the Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation Roundtable

Gert Kwakkel;Natasha A. Lannin;Karen Borschmann;Coralie English

621
Citations
A Very Early Rehabilitation Trial for Stroke (AVERT) Phase II Safety and Feasibility

Julie Bernhardt;Julie Bernhardt;Helen M Dewey;Amanda G Thrift;Janice M Collier

594
Citations
Extending thrombolysis to 4·5–9 h and wake-up stroke using perfusion imaging: a systematic review and meta-analysis of individual patient data

Bruce C V Campbell;Bruce C V Campbell;Henry Ma;Henry Ma;Peter A Ringleb;Mark W Parsons

506
Citations
Motivational interviewing to increase physical activity in people with chronic health conditions: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Paul O'Halloran;Felicity Blackstock;Nora Shields;Anne E Holland

473
Citations
Very Early Mobilization After Stroke Fast-Tracks Return to Walking Further Results From the Phase II AVERT Randomized Controlled Trial

Toby B. Cumming;Amanda G. Thrift;Janice M. Collier;Leonid Churilov

449
Citations
How Physically Active Are People Following Stroke? Systematic Review and Quantitative Synthesis

Natalie A. Fini;Anne E. Holland;Jenny Keating;Jacinta Simek

356
Citations
Stroke Survivors' Experiences of Physical Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies

Julie Luker;Julie Luker;Elizabeth Lynch;Susanne Bernhardsson;Leanne Bennett

324
Citations
Balance and mobility outcomes for stroke patients: a comprehensive audit.

Kieth Hill;Paul Ellis;Julie Bernhardt;Patricia Maggs

303
Citations
Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviors in People With Stroke Living in the Community: A Systematic Review

Coralie English;Patricia J. Manns;Claire Tucak;Julie Bernhardt

291
Citations
Montreal Cognitive Assessment and Mini-Mental State Examination are both valid cognitive tools in stroke.

T. B. Cumming;L. Churilov;T. Linden;T. Linden;J. Bernhardt

266
Citations
An international standard set of patient-centered outcome measures after stroke

Joel Salinas;Sara M. Sprinkhuizen;Teri Ackerson;Julie Bernhardt

247
Citations
An enriched environment increases activity in stroke patients undergoing rehabilitation in a mixed rehabilitation unit: a pilot non-randomized controlled trial

Heidi Janssen;Louise Ada;Julie Bernhardt;Patrick McElduff

238
Citations
Physical activity in hospitalised stroke patients.

Tanya West;Julie Bernhardt

229
Citations
Sitting and Activity Time in People With Stroke

Coralie English;Genevieve N. Healy;Alison Coates;Lucy Lewis

229
Citations
Prespecified dose-response analysis for A Very Early Rehabilitation Trial (AVERT)

Julie Bernhardt;Leonid Churilov;Fiona Ellery;Janice Collier

226
Citations
Loss of skeletal muscle mass after stroke: a systematic review.

Coralie English;Holly McLennan;Kerry Thoirs;Alison Coates

213
Citations
Little therapy, little physical activity: rehabilitation within the first 14 days of organized stroke unit care.

Julie Bernhardt;James Chan;Ilona Nicola;Janice M Collier

212
Citations