Non-Pharmacological Interventions in Chronic Cardio-Respiratory Diseases

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue aims to promote the sharing of studies that present innovative non-pharmacological care approaches in the management of chronic cardio-respiratory diseases. In particular, the description of innovative models or techniques that can improve patient outcomes—both from a physiological and psycho-social perspective—is especially relevant.

Therefore, this Special Issue is addressed not only to physicians, but also to all healthcare professionals involved in the prevention and rehabilitation of these conditions. In recent years, alongside pharmacological treatments, non-pharmacological interventions have become critically important for managing chronic cardio-respiratory diseases, representing models that can not only improve clinical outcomes, but also reduce the social and economic burdens of these conditions.

Research focusing on these areas is thus of particular relevance from both scientific and societal perspectives. Studies describing the impact of such interventions in low-resource settings, including potential adaptations for these contexts, are also very welcome.

We are pleased to invite submissions of original research that provides robust evidence on the application, efficacy, and underlying mechanisms of non-pharmacological interventions in the management of cardiac and respiratory diseases. Submissions of comprehensive review articles summarizing the current state of the evidence, as well as validation studies introducing novel findings in this domain, are also strongly encouraged.

We welcome contributions that advance scientific knowledge and inform clinical practice in the non-pharmacological management of chronic cardio-respiratory conditions

This Special Issue aims to include high-quality original research articles and systematic reviews addressing, but not limited to, the following areas:

• Scoping review, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses evaluating the effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions in rehabilitation
• Prospective cohort studies, retrospective analyses, and randomized controlled trials assessing clinical efficacy
• Medium- and long-term follow-up studies examining clinical and functional outcomes post-intervention
• Psychometric evaluations focusing on patient-reported outcomes, treatment adherence, and acceptability
• Cross-sectional studies and implementation research on the cultural and contextual adaptation of interventions in low-resource or diverse healthcare settings

This Special Issue aims to include multidisciplinary studies that stimulate new lines of investigation in the non-pharmacological management of chronic cardio-respiratory diseases, promoting advancements in research within this field, in particular focusing on preventive and rehabilitation approaches.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Mara Paneroni
Guest Editor

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