Clinical Outcome Research in the Head and Neck: 2nd Edition
A special issue of Clinics and Practice (ISSN 2039-7283).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 262
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Interests: skin cancer; head and neck cancer; melanoma; clinical pharmacology; patient-reported outcome measures; clinical biomarkers; prognostic factors; epidemiology; oral and maxillofacial surgery
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Interests: oral maxillofacial surgery; head and neck surgery; reconstructive surgery; free flap surgery; head and neck oncology; quality of life research; outcome research
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
It is our pleasure to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue, entitled “Clinical Outcome Research in the Head and Neck: 2nd Edition”. This is the second volume of this Special Issue; we published 16 papers in the first. More details can be found at the following webpage:
https://www.mdpi.com/journal/clinpract/special_issues/Q2IXR5XT71
Head and neck diseases have a profound impact on quality of life, healthcare worker burnout, and healthcare burden. Patients grappling with head and neck diseases often experience a multitude of physical and psychological challenges, including pain, difficulty in swallowing and speaking, disfigurement, and impaired social interactions. These struggles can lead to a diminished quality of life, affecting their emotional well-being and overall satisfaction. Additionally, healthcare professionals involved in the care of these patients face unique challenges that contribute to burnout. The complex nature of head and neck diseases requires extensive expertise and coordination among various specialists, resulting in heavy workloads, high stress levels, and emotional strain. Moreover, the healthcare burden associated with these diseases is substantial, encompassing diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management. It places a significant strain on healthcare resources, including hospital facilities, medical equipment, and financial resources. Addressing quality of life, healthcare worker burnout, and healthcare burden related to head and neck diseases necessitates a holistic approach that emphasizes patient support, caregiver well-being, and investment in healthcare infrastructure and resources. Efforts to improve patient outcomes and alleviate the burden on healthcare workers should focus on education, early intervention, multidisciplinary care, and the development of sustainable healthcare systems.
We welcome submissions of original research articles and systematic reviews that investigate quality-of-life measures in the head and neck region, healthcare costs and demands, and burnout in professionals in this area. Studies examining clinical, prognostic, diagnostic, and therapeutic predictors and related outcomes will also be considered.
Dr. Athanassios A. Kyrgidis
Dr. Ioannis Tilaveridis
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- head and neck
- head and neck cancer
- professional burnout
- healthcare cost
- biomarkers
- predictors
- quality of life
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- Clinical Outcome Research in the Head and Neck in Clinics and Practice (19 articles)
