Health Services, Health Literacy and Nursing Quality
A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032). This special issue belongs to the section "Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 861
Special Issue Editor
2. Health Services Administration Program, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
Interests: health services; healthcare delivery systems; Lean Six Sigma in healthcare
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The healthcare landscape is continuously evolving, driven by advances in medical technologies, patient expectations, and policy changes. Central to this evolution is the critical role of health services and nursing quality, which significantly impacts patient outcomes, satisfaction, and the overall effectiveness of healthcare systems.
In recent years, the integration of data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare practices has revolutionized how nursing quality and health services are delivered. From predictive analytics to personalized care, the applications of data and AI are offering unprecedented opportunities to enhance care quality, improve efficiency, and address key challenges in patient safety.
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue, which aims to foster a rich dialogue that not only addresses existing challenges but also presents actionable strategies and innovative, AI-driven solutions to enhance the quality of health services and nursing care worldwide. We particularly welcome submissions from interdisciplinary teams, including healthcare administrators, nursing professionals, AI developers, and academics.
This issue aspires to be a valuable resource for advancing the field, offering key insights into how data analytics and AI can be effectively leveraged to optimize nursing care, improve health service delivery, and meet the evolving needs of modern healthcare systems, all while maintaining the highest standards of patient care.
This Special Issue aims to explore the current trends, challenges, innovations, and the transformative potential of data and AI in health services delivery and nursing care quality. We invite contributions that examine the multifaceted aspects of nursing practices, health services management, and patient-centered care, with a particular focus on improving patient outcomes, enhancing efficiency, and reducing healthcare disparities.
In this Special Issue, research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Original studies and reviews;
- Applications of AI and machine learning in predictive analytics for nursing outcomes;
- Data-driven approaches and real-time analytics for continuous quality improvement in nursing;
- Mental health and its impact on nursing practices;
- Policy and regulatory frameworks shaping nursing quality standards;
- Cross-disciplinary approaches to integrating data science and nursing expertise;
- Patient-centered care models enhanced by AI and data analytics.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Haneen Ali
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- nursing quality improvement
- health services management
- AI in healthcare
- data-driven nursing practices
- patient-centered care
- healthcare policy and regulation
- mental health
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