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The section Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare intends to promote the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) in the medical and healthcare fields. AI technologies are extensively applied to enhance efficacy in healthcare services and practices. These include support for patient care in diagn...

Clinical care encompasses the direct management, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients across all care settings—from initial response interventions in the field to complex inpatient therapies and ongoing outpatient follow-up. This section addresses how clinicians assess, diagnose, and deli...

Chronic diseases are a leading cause of death worldwide. The Chronic Care section focuses on the long-term management of persistent health conditions. It encompasses comprehensive care planning and continuity of care, aiming to improve patient outcomes, well-being, and quality of life, as well as pr...

Digital Health Technologies encompass a wide range of digital tools in healthcare, aiming to improve healthcare delivery, accessibility, efficiency, and outcomes. The digital transformation in healthcare also has the potential to reduce medical errors and enhance patient safety. It spans across seve...

Aligning with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations, the sustainability of healthcare systems should be considered. While the primary goal of the healthcare system is to improve health outcomes, its impact on the env...

The Healthcare in Epidemics and Pandemics section focuses on practices and operations during health crises, particularly disease outbreaks, which increase the demands for healthcare services. It includes surveillance, rapid response, and adaptation of healthcare systems to meet the needs of affected...

Healthcare organizations, systems, and providers are the main contributors to healthcare services and play a vital role in shaping their accessibility, quality, and efficiency. The effective cooperation of this triad can enhance healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. This section aims to cover as...

The Healthcare Quality, Patient Safety, and Self-care Management section presents an emphasis on improving the quality and safety of healthcare services. It covers innovations, strategies, or policies for minimizing risks, enhancing care standards, supporting informed decision-making, and empowering...

Mental health and psychosocial well-being encompass emotional, mental, cognitive, and social aspects. The section focuses on the assessment and promotion of mental health and psychological well-being, including approaches for the prevention and management of psychological symptoms and mental disorde...

The Palliative Care Section welcomes high-quality manuscripts that advance knowledge, clinical practice, healthcare delivery, education, and policy with regard to the care of people living with serious, chronic, progressive, or life-limiting illnesses, together with their families and caregivers. Pa...

The Public Health and Preventive Medicine section focuses on disease prevention and health promotion at the individual, community, and population level. It aims to explore interventions, strategies, and policies relating to health screening, early detection, healthy lifestyle behaviors, vaccination,...

This section covers health- and healthcare-related aspects, particularly in women and children. It explores clinical practices, innovations, strategies, and policies aiming to ensure their health and well-being. Research areas of interest include but are not limited to the following: Women’...