World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Psychology

D-Index
60
Citations
16198
World Ranking
3502
National Ranking
175

Overview

Richard C. Oude Voshaar is affiliated with the University Medical Center Groningen in the Netherlands. Their research output spans multiple areas within medicine and psychology, with a focus on aging, mental health, and public health.

The main fields of study for Oude Voshaar's work include:

  • Medicine (142 publications)
  • Psychology (101 publications)

Within these fields, their subfields of study cover:

  • Clinical Psychology (47 publications)
  • Psychiatry and Mental Health (34 publications)
  • Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (31 publications)
  • Geriatrics and Gerontology (29 publications)
  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (24 publications)

Oude Voshaar has contributed substantially to several research topics, which include:

  • Frailty in Older Adults (56 publications)
  • Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life (46 publications)
  • Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research (34 publications)
  • Nutrition and Health in Aging (32 publications)
  • Mental Health and Psychiatry (28 publications)
  • Health Disparities and Outcomes (26 publications)
  • Personality Disorders and Psychopathology (24 publications)

Frequent publication venues where Oude Voshaar's research appears include:

  • Aging & Mental Health (9 publications)
  • American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry (9 publications)
  • International Psychogeriatrics (7 publications)
  • Journal of Affective Disorders (7 publications)
  • International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry (6 publications)

Some of the recent papers by Richard C. Oude Voshaar are:

  • "Blood Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) and Major Depression: Do We Have a Translational Perspective?", 2021, Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience
  • "How Does Behavioural Activation Work? A Systematic Review of the Evidence on Potential Mediators", 2020, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics
  • "Trends in Frailty and Its Association With Mortality: Results From the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam, 1995-2016", 2021, American Journal of Epidemiology
  • "Depression as a determinant of frailty in late life", 2020, Aging & Mental Health
  • "Excess mortality in depressive and anxiety disorders: The Lifelines Cohort Study", 2021, European Psychiatry

Collaborations are a significant aspect of their work. Frequent co-authors of Oude Voshaar include:

  • Radboud M. Marijnissen
  • Iván Aprahamian
  • Rob H. S. van den Brink
  • Gert-Jan Hendriks
  • Didi Rhebergen

Best Publications

  • Prevalence of Frailty in Community-Dwelling Older Persons: A Systematic Review

    Rose M. Collard;Han Boter;Robert A. Schoevers;Richard C. Oude Voshaar

  • Social relationships and risk of dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal cohort studies

    Jisca S Kuiper;Marij Zuidersma;Richard C Oude Voshaar;Sytse U Zuidema

  • Serum levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor in major depressive disorder: state-trait issues, clinical features and pharmacological treatment

    Marc Molendijk;Boudewijn Aa Bus;Philip Spinhoven;Brenda W.J.H. Penninx;Brenda W.J.H. Penninx

  • Anxiety as a Predictor for Cognitive Decline and Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Bernice Gulpers;Inez Ramakers;Renske Hamel;Sebastian Kohler

  • Determinants of serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor

    B.A.A. Bus;M.L. Molendijk;B.J.W.H. Penninx;B.J.W.H. Penninx;B.J.W.H. Penninx;J.K. Buitelaar

  • Social relationships and cognitive decline: a systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal cohort studies

    Jisca S. Kuiper;Marij Zuidersma;Sytse U. Zuidema;Johannes G. M. Burgerhof

  • Strategies for discontinuing long-term benzodiazepine use : Meta-analysis

    Richard C. Oude Voshaar;Jaap E. Couvée;Anton J. L. M. Van Balkom;Paul G. H. Mulder

  • Cognitive–behavioural therapy for depression in people with a somatic disease: meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

    Matthijs W. Beltman;Richard C. Oude Voshaar;Anne E. Speckens

  • Amygdala volume marks the acute state in the early course of depression.

    Philip van Eijndhoven;Philip van Eijndhoven;Guido van Wingen;Guido van Wingen;Koen van Oijen;Mark Rijpkema

  • Tapering off long-term benzodiazepine use with or without group cognitive-behavioural therapy: three-condition, randomised controlled trial.

    R.C. Oude Voshaar;W.J.M.J. Gorgels;A.J.J. Mol;A.J.L.M. van Balkom

  • Cognitive-behavioural therapy for late-life anxiety disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    G.J. Hendriks;G.J. Hendriks;R.C. Oude Voshaar;G.P.J. Keijsers;C.A.L. Hoogduin

  • Electroconvulsive therapy increases hippocampal and amygdala volume in therapy refractory depression: A longitudinal pilot study

    Indira Tendolkar;Indira Tendolkar;Marleen van Beek;Iris van Oostrom;Marlies Mulder

  • Prevalence of somatoform disorders and medically unexplained symptoms in old age populations in comparison with younger age groups: A systematic review

    P. H. Hilderink;R. Collard;J. G. M. Rosmalen;R. C. Oude Voshaar

  • The Netherlands study of depression in older persons (NESDO); a prospective cohort study

    Hannie C. Comijs;Harm W. Van Marwijk;Roos C. Van Der Mast;Paul Naarding

  • Big Five personality and depression diagnosis, severity and age of onset in older adults

    A.M.L. Koorevaar;H.C. Comijs;A.D.F. Dhondt;H.W.J. van Marwijk

  • Chronic depression is associated with a pronounced decrease in serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor over time

    B. A. A. Bus;M. L. Molendijk;I. Tendolkar;B. W. J. H. Penninx

  • The two-year course of late-life depression; results from the Netherlands study of depression in older persons.

    Hannie C Comijs;Jasper Nieuwesteeg;Rob Kok;Harm W van Marwijk

  • Fear of falling more important than pain and depression for functional recovery after surgery for hip fracture in older people.

    Richard C. Oude Voshaar;Sube Banerjee;Mike Horan;Robert Baldwin

  • The impact of childhood abuse and recent stress on serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor and the moderating role of BDNF Val(66)Met

    Bernet M. Elzinga;Marc L. Molendijk;Richard C. Oude Voshaar;Richard C. Oude Voshaar;Boudewijn A. A. Bus

  • Childhood abuse in late-life depression

    Hannie C Comijs;Eric van Exel;Roos C van der Mast;Anna Paauw

  • Discontinuation of long-term benzodiazepine use by sending a letter to users in family practice: a prospective controlled intervention study

    W.J.M.J. Gorgels;R.C. Oude Voshaar;A.J.J. Mol;E.H. van de Lisdonk

Frequent Co-Authors

Hannie C. Comijs
Hannie C. Comijs VU University Medical Center
Robert A. Schoevers
Robert A. Schoevers University Medical Center Groningen
Anton J. L. M. van Balkom
Anton J. L. M. van Balkom University of Amsterdam
Frans G. Zitman
Frans G. Zitman Leiden University
Anne E. M. Speckens
Anne E. M. Speckens Radboud University
Bernet M. Elzinga
Bernet M. Elzinga Leiden University
Indira Tendolkar
Indira Tendolkar Radboud University
Alistair Burns
Alistair Burns University of Manchester
Philip Spinhoven
Philip Spinhoven Leiden University

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring psychology in the USA opens up diverse pathways, particularly in counseling and mental health services. Online and hybrid degree programs are becoming increasingly popular, providing flexibility for both traditional students and working professionals.

Program quality varies by region and institution, making it essential to evaluate your options. For example, if you are located on the East Coast, consult the best counseling program rankings in Washington, D.C. to identify accredited institutions nearby. Those considering studying in the Midwest can review the top counseling degree programs in Wisconsin for reputable schools in that region.

If you're interested in opportunities in the western U.S., explore the best counseling degree programs in the West. For students seeking added flexibility, California offers a range of remote learning options—discover the best online counseling degree programs ranking in California to find programs that fit your lifestyle.

With the right degree, graduates can pursue careers as counselors, therapists, or mental health professionals—fields with rapidly growing demand across the country.

Best Scientists Citing Richard C. Oude Voshaar

Trending Scientists