Antonio J. Varela Source Confirmed

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Researcher

University of Arkansas – Fort Smith

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3 h-index 5 pubs 75 cited

Research Areas

Pain Management and Opioid Use Behavioral and Psychological Studies Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Mental Health Research Topics Health Sciences Research and Education Family and Disability Support Research

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OverviewAI-generated summary

Antonio J. Varela's research investigates the intersection of psychosocial factors and reported disability, with a particular focus on the role of pain self-efficacy. His work has explored the relationship between these elements in various contexts, including a pilot study on low-level laser therapy for discomfort. Varela has also examined concepts such as patient empowerment and the potential role of physical therapy in addressing depression. His scholarship includes approximately five publications, with a h-index of 3 and 75 total citations. Varela has collaborated with Reed Handlery, LaVona Traywick, and Niels Viggo Hansen, all at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, on shared publications.

Metrics

  • h-index: 3
  • Publications: 5
  • Citations: 75

Selected Publications

  • Patient empowerment: a critical evaluation and prescription for a foundational definition (2025) DOI
  • The theatre of depression: a role for physical therapy (2022) DOI

Collaborators

Researchers in the database who share publications

Reed Handlery University of Arkansas – Fort Smith 1 shared publication LaVona Traywick University of Arkansas – Fort Smith 1 shared publication Niels Viggo Hansen University of Arkansas – Fort Smith 1 shared publication

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