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Most cited papers in Disability Rights and Representation

Disability Rights and Representation

What are the most cited papers in Disability Rights and Representation?

The most cited paper in Disability Rights and Representation is "Global incidence, prevalence, years lived with disability (YLDs), disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs), and healthy life expectancy (HALE) for 371 diseases and injuries in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021" (Alize J Ferrari et al., 2024), with 4,996 citations. Next come "Understanding Disability: From Theory to Practice" (2,382) and "The social model of disability: thirty years on" (1,624).

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Showing 50 of 100 papers. Every paper with more than 307 citations is listed.

Most cited papers, sortable by citations and release date
#	Paper
1	Global incidence, prevalence, years lived with disability (YLDs), disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs), and healthy life expectancy (HALE) for 371 diseases and injuries in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 Alize J Ferrari et al. · The Lancet Open access1,328 authors	17 Apr 2024	4,996
2	Understanding Disability: From Theory to Practice MICHAEL J. OLIVER	13 Nov 1995	2,382
3	The social model of disability: thirty years on Mike Oliver · Disability & Society	22 Jul 2013	1,624
4	Avoiding Ableist Language: Suggestions for Autism Researchers Kristen Bottema‐Beutel, Steven K. Kapp, Jessica Nina Lester et al. · Autism in Adulthood Open access	3 Sep 2020	1,258
5	Prevalence and risk of violence against children with disabilities: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies Lisa Jones, Mark A Bellis, Sara K. Wood et al. · The Lancet ReviewOpen access	12 Jul 2012	1,236
6	Changing the Social Relations of Research Production? Mike Oliver · Disability & Society	1992	1,124
7	Maltreatment and disabilities: a population-based epidemiological study Patricia M Sullivan, John F. Knutson · Child Abuse & Neglect	Oct 2000	1,095
8	Elder abuse prevalence in community settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis Yongjie Yon, Christopher Richard Mikton, Zachary D. Gassoumis et al. · The Lancet Global Health ReviewOpen access	16 Jan 2017	1,040
9	The Social Model of Disability and the Disappearing Body: Towards a sociology of impairment Bill Hughes, Kevin B. Paterson · Disability & Society	Jun 1997	1,037
10	The Concept of Oppression and the Development of a Social Theory of Disability Paul Abberley · Disability & Society	1987	840
11	The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health: a new tool for understanding disability and health T. B. Üstün, Somnath Chatterji, Jerome Edmond Bickenbach et al. · Disability and Rehabilitation	2003	767
12	Accessibility, usability and universal design—positioning and definition of concepts describing person-environment relationships Susanne Iwarsson, Agneta Ståhl · Disability and Rehabilitation	2003	729
13	Towards an Affirmation Model of Disability John Swain, Sally French · Disability & Society	Jun 2000	715
14	How is disability understood? An examination of sociological approaches Carol Thomas · Disability & Society	Oct 2004	696
15	The Mortality of Elder Mistreatment Mark S. Lachs · JAMA	5 Aug 1998	665
16	Models of disablement, universalism and the international classification of impairments, disabilities and handicaps Jerome Edmond Bickenbach, Somnath Chatterji, Elizabeth M. Badley et al. · Social Science & Medicine	May 1999	664
17	Down Syndrome Marilyn J. Bull · New England Journal of Medicine	10 Jun 2020	659
18	Decolonising disability: thinking and acting globally Helen Meekosha · Disability & Society	9 Sep 2011	650
19	Prevalence and risk of violence against adults with disabilities: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies Karen E Hughes, Mark A Bellis, Lisa Jones et al. · The Lancet ReviewOpen access	28 Feb 2012	646
20	The Health and Life Priorities of Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury: A Systematic Review Lisa Simpson, Janice Jennifer Eng, Jane T C Hsieh et al. · Journal of Neurotrauma ReviewOpen access	9 Feb 2012	640
21	Preschool children with intellectual disability: syndrome specificity, behaviour problems, and maternal well‐being Abbey Eisenhower, Bruce L. Baker, Jacques Blacher · Journal of Intellectual Disability Research Open access	7 Jul 2005	622
22	Parenting stress in mothers of children with an intellectual disability: the effects of parental cognitions in relation to child characteristics and family support Richard Hassall, John Rose, Jennifer N. McDonald · Journal of Intellectual Disability Research	11 Apr 2005	614
23	The Confidential Inquiry into premature deaths of people with intellectual disabilities in the UK: a population-based study Pauline Heslop, Peter Sinclair Blair, Peter Fleming et al. · The Lancet Open access	10 Dec 2013	607
24	Poverty and disability in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review Lena Morgon Banks, Hannah Kuper, Sarah Polack · PLoS ONE ReviewOpen access	21 Dec 2017	576
25	A Conceptual Analysis of Autistic Masking: Understanding the Narrative of Stigma and the Illusion of Choice Amy Pearson, Kieran Rose · Autism in Adulthood Open access	22 Jan 2021	575
26	Occupationaljustice and Client-Centred Practice: A Dialogue in Progress Elizabeth Townsend, Ann Allart Wilcock · Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy	Apr 2004	572
27	Impact of training on pre‐service teachers' attitudes and concerns about inclusive education and sentiments about persons with disabilities Umesh M Sharma, Chris Forlin, Tim Loreman · Disability & Society	Dec 2008	562
28	Unspeakable Offenses: Untangling Race and Disability in Discourses of Intersectionality Nirmala Erevelles, Andrea Minear · Journal of Literary & Cultural Disability Studies	2010	544
29	Child behaviour problems and partner mental health as correlates of stress in mothers and fathers of children with autism Richard P. Hastings · Journal of Intellectual Disability Research	May 2003	540
30	“We’re tired, not sad”: Benefits and burdens of mothering a child with a disability Sara Eleanor Green · Social Science & Medicine	3 Oct 2006	540
31	Inclusive education in higher education: challenges and opportunities Anabel Moriña · European Journal of Special Needs Education Open access	23 Dec 2016	524
32	World Health Organization disability assessment schedule 2.0: An international systematic review Stefano Federici, Marco Bracalenti, Fabio Meloni et al. · Disability and Rehabilitation Review	7 Nov 2016	522
33	Disability Discourse: Overview and Critiques of the Medical and Social Models Justin Anthony Haegele, Samuel Russell Hodge · Quest	9 Mar 2016	507
34	The four ages of Down syndrome Alan Holland Bittles, Carol I Bower, Rafat Hussain et al. · European Journal of Public Health	20 Jul 2006	498
35	Dis/entangling critical disability studies Dan Goodley · Disability & Society	18 Sep 2012	490
36	Identifying the content area for the 51-item National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire: results from focus groups with visually impaired persons. Carol M. Mangione, Sandra Berry, Karen L. Spritzer et al. · PubMed	Feb 1998	490
37	Mothers of children and adolescents with intellectual disability: social and economic situation, mental health status, and the self‐assessed social and psychological impact of the child's difficulties Eric Emerson · Journal of Intellectual Disability Research	May 2003	484
38	Why Don’t Employers Hire and Retain Workers with Disabilities? H. S. Kaye, Lita H. Jans, Erica C. Jones · Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation Open access	11 Mar 2011	481
39	Rethinking disability: the social model of disability and chronic disease Sara Goering · Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine Open access	10 Apr 2015	462
40	Prenatal Screening for Down's Syndrome with Use of Maternal Serum Markers James E. Haddow, Glenn E. Palomaki, George J. Knight et al. · New England Journal of Medicine Open access	27 Aug 1992	460
41	Disability, work, and welfare Colin Barnes, Geof Mercer · Work Employment and Society	17 Aug 2005	458
42	The Influence of Intellectual Disability on Life Expectancy Alan Holland Bittles, Beverly Petterson, Sheena G. Sullivan et al. · The Journals of Gerontology Series A	Jul 2002	449
43	Parasites, Pawns and Partners: Disability Research and the Role of Non-Disabled Researchers Emma Stone, Mark Priestley · British Journal of Sociology	Dec 1996	441
44	Mortality and morbidity among older adults with intellectual disability: health services considerations Matthew P. Janicki, Arthur J. Dalton, C. Michael Henderson et al. · Disability and Rehabilitation	1999	440
45	Community participation of people with an intellectual disability: a review of empirical findings M. M. L. Verdonschot, Luc de Witte, Enid Reichrath et al. · Journal of Intellectual Disability Research	12 Dec 2008	437
46	Population-Based Analyses of Mortality in Trisomy 13 and Trisomy 18 Sonja A. Rasmussen, Lee-Yang Wong, Quanhe Yang et al. · PEDIATRICS	Apr 2003	430
47	Person-centredness: Conceptual and historical perspectives Alain Leplège, Fabrice Gzil, Michele Cammelli et al. · Disability and Rehabilitation	2007	428
48	Crip Technoscience Manifesto Aimi Hamraie, Kelly Fritsch · Catalyst Feminism Theory Technoscience Open access	Apr 2019	423
49	Depression and anxiety in parents of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities: A systematic review and meta-analysis Nathaniel Scherer, Ibone Verhey, Hannah Kuper · PLoS ONE ReviewOpen access	30 Jul 2019	422
50	Current Estimate of Down Syndrome Population Prevalence in the United States Angela P. Presson, Ginger Partyka, Kristin M. Jensen et al. · The Journal of Pediatrics Open access	23 Jul 2013	420

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