Multidisciplinary Approaches to Chronic Disease Management
A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032). This special issue belongs to the section "Chronic Care".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 April 2026 | Viewed by 31
Special Issue Editors
2. Grupo de Investigación Reconocido “Pharmacogenetics, Cancer Genetics, Genetic, Polymorphisms and Pharmacoepidemiology”, University of Valladolid, 47005 Valladolid, Spain
Interests: chronic disease; pain; quality of life; geroscience; disease management
2. Grupo de Investigación Reconocido “Pharmacogenetics, Cancer Genetics, Genetic, Polymorphisms and Pharmacoepidemiology”, University of Valladolid, 47005 Valladolid, Spain
Interests: chronic disease; genetic polymorphisms; pain; multidisciplinary
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Chronic diseases represent a significant global health challenge, affecting individuals across all age groups and requiring long-term, often complex, management strategies. Their impact is particularly profound in older adults, who frequently experience comorbidities, chronic pain, and a decline in quality of life. Addressing these challenges demands a comprehensive and integrated approach.
We invite you to contribute your work to this Special Issue to help advance the evidence base for effective, person-centered chronic disease management.
This Special Issue aims to explore current and emerging multidisciplinary approaches to chronic disease management, with a focus on improving pain control, treatment adherence, and overall quality of life.
We invite the submission of original research articles and reviews addressing innovative interventions, interdisciplinary models of care, and tailored strategies for diverse populations, including older adults. Research areas may include (but not limited to) the following:
- Randomized controlled trials evaluating multidisciplinary interventions in chronic disease management;
- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses on interprofessional care strategies for chronic conditions;
- Longitudinal studies assessing the impact of integrated care on quality of life in older adults;
- Cross-sectional studies exploring pain perception and coping strategies in patients with chronic illnesses;
- Comparative studies of treatment adherence strategies across different healthcare disciplines;
- Validation and implementation studies of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) in chronic disease settings;
- Psychometric evaluations of tools measuring chronic pain, functional capacity, or treatment adherence;
- Mixed-methods research exploring patient and caregiver experiences in multidisciplinary care models;
- Cost-effectiveness analyses of team-based care approaches versus standard care;
- Studies addressing cultural adaptation of chronic disease management tools in diverse populations.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Ana Fernandez-Araque
Dr. Zoraida Verde Rello
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- chronic disease management
- pain control
- interprofessional interventions
- quality of life
- patient-reported outcomes
- multidisciplinary interventions
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