Nursing for Older Adults with Multimorbidities
A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032). This special issue belongs to the section "Nursing".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 6746
Special Issue Editor
2. Interdisciplinary Centre for Qualitative Research, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Interests: aged; long-term care; multimorbidity; nurse
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to our upcoming Special Issue on “Nursing for Older Adults with Multimorbidities”. This research area holds significant scientific importance as the population of older adults with multimorbidities continues to grow, presenting unique challenges and opportunities for healthcare providers.
This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for researchers, clinicians, and policymakers to share their knowledge, experiences, and research findings in the field of nursing for older adults with multimorbidities. This topic aligns closely with the scope of our journal, ensuring that the research contributions are both relevant and impactful within the fields of nursing and healthcare.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- The impact of multimorbidities on the health outcomes of older adults.
- The role of nurses in the care of older adults with multimorbidities.
- The development and evaluation of interventions and care models for older adults with multimorbidities.
- The use of technology and innovation in the care of older adults with multimorbidities.
- The ethical and legal issues implicated in the care of older adults with multimorbidities.
- The cultural and social determinants of health in the care of older adults with multimorbidities.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Cheng Cheng
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- aged
- care models
- health outcomes
- long-term care
- multimorbidity
- nurse
- older adults
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