Patient-Centered Care for Enhancing Health-Related Quality of Life: Integrating Clinical, Behavioral, and Social Determinants of Health
A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032). This special issue belongs to the section "Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 July 2025 | Viewed by 544
Special Issue Editor
Interests: clinical nutrition; public health nutrition; nutritional interventions; oncology; tumor biology; cancer survivorship; urology; urological disease management; health outcomes
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
It is our pleasure to invite you to contribute to a Special Issue which aims to illuminate the intricate and dynamic interplay of diverse determinants shaping health-related quality of life (HRQoL) within the evolving paradigm of patient-centered care. As healthcare systems transition toward more integrative, holistic models, the convergence of clinical practice, lifestyle factors, and broader social environment provides a unique avenue to elevate patient well-being and optimize outcomes.
This Special Issue aims to showcase a broad spectrum of healthcare perspectives, aligning with the goals of Healthcare by spotlighting patient-centered approaches that transcend traditional boundaries of clinical care. We welcome innovative contributions that elucidate how multidimensional strategies—spanning clinical, behavioral, and social spheres—can enhance care delivery and foster equity, and enrich the patient experience across varied healthcare settings. By cultivating an interdisciplinary dialogue, this Special Issue aspires to promote the dissemination and critical appraisal of current knowledge, while unveiling emerging trends and navigating the complexities, challenges, and transformative shifts in the pursuit of enhanced HRQoL.
We encourage submissions of original research articles and comprehensive reviews that explore, but are not limited to, the following themes:
- Multidisciplinary approaches to patient-centered care for disease management;
- The influence of social determinants on HRQoL across diverse populations;
- The impact of integrated care models on HRQoL outcomes;
- Health equity and access in patient-centered care;
- Policy implications for integrating clinical, behavioral, and social determinants of health.
We eagerly anticipate your contributions, which will catalyze fresh perspectives, inspire progress, fuel innovation, and redefine the trajectory of advancements in healthcare delivery.
Dr. Milica Zeković
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- health-related quality of life
- patient-centered care
- social determinants of health
- multidisciplinary care
- healthcare innovation
- health outcomes
- personalized care
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