Digital Health and Virtual Care Innovations: Applications for Long-Term Care and Self-Management Support
A special issue of Clinics and Practice (ISSN 2039-7283).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
This joint Special Issue between JCM and Clinics and Practice will highlight cutting-edge research and clinical innovations in digital health. With the global rise in chronic conditions and aging populations, there is an urgent need for scalable, patient-centered care solutions. This issue will focus on the integration of wearable sensors, mobile health applications, and virtual care models, including ones by nurses or implemented within nursing practice, to enhance long-term care delivery and self-management of chronic diseases. We welcome contributions that explore clinical trials, implementation studies, technology usability, nursing workflow integration, health equity considerations, and outcomes related to patient engagement, symptom monitoring, and quality of life. This Special Issue aims to advance the science and practice of digital nursing and healthcare by bridging interdisciplinary perspectives and promoting evidence-based, technology-enabled healthcare solutions.
Dr. Hyunhwa Lee
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- digital health
- wearable sensors
- virtual care
- self-management
- long-term care
- mobile health (mHealth)
- remote patient monitoring
- nursing and health informatics
- technology-enabled care
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