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Integrating Prevention Strategies and Health Promotion in Substance Addiction

edited by Kristen Emory

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 1 | Submission Open

Keywords: prevention; health promotion; substance use disorder; addiction; dependency; dependence; alcohol; tobacco; drugs

(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health and Preventive Medicine)

Physical Activity and Fitness in the Health Promotion of Children and Adolescents

edited by

José Eugenio Rodríguez Fernández

Rubén Navarro Patón

and

Martín Barcala-Furelos

submission deadline 1 Dec 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7983 | Submission Open

Keywords: health interventions from the educational field; physical education and health; new trends in physical education and healthy sports; new methodologies in physical education; physical; mental; and emotional health

Occupational Therapy, Geographic Disparities, and Digital Healthcare

edited by

Tiago Jesus

and

Raquel F. Simões de Almeida

submission deadline 1 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 361 | Submission Open

Keywords: occupational therapy; geographic disparities; healthcare equity; digital healthcare; telehealth

Digital Games to Facilitate Well-Being, Mental and Physical Health: Theory, Practice, and Evaluation

edited by

Marcello Sarini

submission deadline 1 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital games; game-based interventions; well-being promotion; mental health; physical health; exergames; therapeutic games; gamification for health; serious games; health-related outcomes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Digital Health Technologies)

Human–Computer Interaction and Intelligent Computing for Medical Devices: Clinical Applications and Healthcare Outcomes

edited by

Gerardo Romo-Cardenas

and Gener José Avilés Rodríguez

submission deadline 8 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open

Keywords: human– computer interaction (HCI); intelligent computing; digital health technologies; medical device design and usability; patient-centered care; healthcare accessibility and equity; precision medicine and personalized healthcare; clinical decision support systems; healthcare data analytics and AI; user-centered design; wearable and ambient monitoring systems; preventive healthcare and public health; interoperability in healthcare systems; health technology innovation; sustainable and inclusive healthcare systems

Challenges and Innovations in Nursing Management Within Modern Healthcare Systems

edited by

Assunta Guillari

Teresa Rea

and

Vincenza Giordano

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open

Keywords: evidence-based nursing; nursing care; cardiovascular disease; emergency; infection; risk management; public health; acute and critical care nursing; patient safety and quality of care; nursing education and professional development; interprofessional collaboration; community and public health nursing

Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Health: Advances in Prevention, Diagnosis, Therapeutic Strategies, and Rehabilitation

edited by Raquel Sánchez Rodríguez

submission deadline 11 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open

Keywords: foot and ankle disorders; biomechanics; diagnostic techniques; therapeutic interventions; rehabilitation; podiatric medicine; musculoskeletal function

Mental Health and Depression in Dementia

edited by

Mohammad Ziaul Islam Chowdhury

submission deadline 11 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open

Keywords: dementia; depression; mental health; cognitive impairment; neuropsychiatric symptoms and behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD); quality of life; caregiver burden; psychosocial interventions and pharmacological treatments; early diagnosis and risk factors; aging and mental health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health and Psychosocial Well-being)

Informatics in Healthcare Outcomes

edited by

Hao Wang

submission deadline 12 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open

Keywords: healthcare; outcome; management; informatics; AI/ML

Health Equity and People-Centered Systems: Meeting Needs and Creating Opportunities for Diverse Communities

edited by

Umair Majid

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7155 | Submission Open

Keywords: health equity; people-centered care; patient-centered care; social determinants of health; health disparities; community engagement; cultural competence; cultural sensitivity; policy

Digital Health in Symptom Science Research

edited by

Gianluca Conte

Rosario Caruso

and Silvia Belloni

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2032 | Submission Open

Keywords: symptom science; digital health; chronic disease management; artificial intelligence; machine learning; patient engagement; self-management tools; remote monitoring; interdisciplinary healthcare; personalized medicine

Nursing, Coaching, Oncology and Chronic Diseases: Future Insights and Perspectives

edited by

Elsa Vitale

and Karen Avino

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1064 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic disease; coaching; nursing; oncology

Cross-Disciplinary Approaches to Advancing Child Health and Well-Being

edited by

David Pérez-Jorge

and Miriam Catalina González Afonso

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open

Keywords: child health; child well-being; pediatric public health; social determinants of health; healthcare delivery and integrated care; pediatric mental and behavioral health; digital health and telemedicine; health equity; vulnerable child populations; preventive healthcare and early detection

(This special issue belongs to the Section Women’s and Children’s Health)

From Pain to Gain: A Multidisciplinary Pathway to Recovery, Resilience, and Vitality

edited by Bohdanna Zazulak

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open

Keywords: pain management; rehabilitation; exercise therapy; functional recovery; biopsychosocial model; integrated care; physical therapy; lifestyle modification; quality of life; health behavior

(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Quality, Patient Safety, and Self-care Management)

Measuring What Matters: Patient-Centered Outcomes in Research and Practice

edited by

Francesca Farina

and Rowida Mohamed

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 34 | Submission Open

Keywords: patient-reported outcomes (PROs); ePRO systems; psychometric evaluation; measure development; clinical decision-making; patient engagement and co-design; health system integration; methodological innovations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Quality, Patient Safety, and Self-care Management)

Substance Use and Mental Health Challenges During Uncertain Times: Weathering the Storm

edited by Nisha Beharie and Rebecca Linn-Walton

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open

Keywords: substance use; mental health; harm reduction; political climate; healthcare policy

Innovative Approaches to Childhood Obesity Prevention: Behavioral, Environmental and Digital Health Strategies

edited by

Alia Dawlat Ghoneum

and

Qutaibah Oudat

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 24 | Submission Open

Keywords: childhood obesity prevention; maternal and child health; feeding practices; nutrition education; early childhood environments; digital health interventions; virtual reality in health promotion; community-based prevention; health behavior theory

(This special issue belongs to the Section Women’s and Children’s Health)

Integrative and Complementary Medicine in Healthcare: Practice, Research, and Innovation

edited by

Lorna Kwai-Ping Suen

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open

Keywords: integrative medicine; complementary therapies; auricular therapy; evidence-based ICM; chronic disease management; herbal medicine; mind– body practices; health policy integration; AI in healthcare; systematic reviews

Advancing Health and Social Care in Community Settings

edited by Julie Doherty

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open

Keywords: community-based care; homecare; life limiting conditions; quality of life; palliative care; support needs; family carers

Otorhinolaryngology in Modern Healthcare: Advances, Challenges, and Perspectives

edited by

Ljiljana Čvorović

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 16 | Submission Open

Keywords: otorhinolaryngology; ENT healthcare; hearing and balance disorders; airway and breathing disorders; clinical and translational research; diagnostic and therapeutic advances; quality of life

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Care)

Innovative and Multidisciplinary Approaches to Healthcare

edited by

Jeanette M. López-Walle

, María del Rocío Hernández Pozo and Angélica Mendieta Ramírez

submission deadline 22 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1170 | Submission Open

Keywords: multidisciplinary; engineering and technology; humanities; psychology; social and health sciences; physical activity science

Mental Health and Chronic Disease: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Clinical Practice

edited by

Covelli Venusia

and

Marina Angela Visco

submission deadline 24 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 10 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic illnesses; psychosomatic; stress; psychological well-being; clinical psychology; developmental psychology; psychological intervention; psychological assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health and Psychosocial Well-being)

Literacy and Health: New Perspectives in Care

edited by

Antonio Martinez-Sabater

Elena Chover-Sierra

, Noelia Navas-Echazarreta and

Pablo del Pozo-Herce

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital divide; health literacy; patient safety; digital health literacy; patient education; nursing; primary care; community health; community health nursing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Quality, Patient Safety, and Self-care Management)

Advances in Generating Real-World Evidence from Real-World Data Using Artificial Intelligence

edited by

Joseph Finkelstein

submission deadline 28 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 9516 | Submission Open

Keywords: real-world evidence; artificial intelligence; healthcare

Health Promotion and Long-Term Care for Older Adults

edited by Raphaelle-Ashley Guerbaai and Kotkowski Kornelia

submission deadline 29 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 579 | Submission Open

Keywords: older adults; long-term care; quality of life of older adults; aging populations; health services

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)

Periodontal Diseases and Oral Health: 2nd Edition

edited by

Iwona Olszewska-Czyz

submission deadline 29 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 373 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral health; periodontitis; periodontal diseases

Culturally Responsive Health Promotion: Community Voices in Diet and Physical Activity Interventions

edited by

Betty Chewning

and

Ejura Salihu

submission deadline 29 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open

Keywords: culturally responsive care; health promotion; community engagement; diet and nutrition; physical activity or exercise; health equity; social determinants of health; cultural adaptation; faith-based interventions; preventive healthcare

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health and Psychosocial Well-being)

Mental Health in Older People

edited by

Francisco Sampaio

, Lia Sousa and

Odete Araújo

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5538 | Submission Open

Keywords: aged; mental health; health promotion; frailty; geriatric psychiatry; caregivers

Increasing Access to and Quality of Healthcare Services to Promote Community Health Equity

edited by

Arnab Mukherjea

, Melanie Sabado-Liwag and Hannah Thuy Nguyen

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4543 | Submission Open

Keywords: disparities in health care access and quality; vulnerable populations; determinants of health care utilization; culturally- appropriate interventions for improved health care outcomes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Quality, Patient Safety, and Self-care Management)

Patient Safety and Psychosocial Risk in the Workplace

edited by

Maria Malliarou

, Pavlos Sarafis and

Aristomenis Kotsakis

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2429 | Submission Open

Keywords: patient safety; psychosocial risks; burnout; nursing; quality of care; stress; well-being; errors; adverse events; near misses

Novel Tobacco Products and Tobacco Control: Tobacco Use Surveillance and Prevention Policy

edited by

Dorota Kaleta

and

Małgorzata Znyk

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 669 | Submission Open

Keywords: tobacco consumption; tobacco control; novel tobacco products; e-cigarettes use; heated tobacco product use; behavioral addiction; health effects of exposure to tobacco products; tobacco regulations; tobacco policy and control; nicotine therapy; epidemiology

Clinical Updates in Prostate Cancer and Bladder Cancer

edited by

Jonathan Puente-Rivera

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 251 | Submission Open

Keywords: prostate cancer; bladder cancer; molecular therapeutics; biomarkers; liquid biopsy

Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing: A Key Player in Cardiovascular Disease Management

edited by Pietro Pugliatti

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9184 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiopulmonary exercise test; functional capacity; peak oxygen uptake (VO2); cardiovascular diseases; heart failure

Health and Healthcare: Prevention of Health Issues, Health Problems and Suicide

edited by

Ken Inoue

and Yasuyuki Fujita

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4085 | Submission Open

Keywords: health; healthcare; medicine; nursing; suicide prevention; social health items; care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health and Preventive Medicine)

Physical Rehabilitation in Psychiatry

edited by

Tetsuya Tanioka

and Rick Kwan

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3544 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical rehabilitation; psychiatry; chronic mental illness; dementia; schizophrenia; malnutrition; sarcopenia; dynapenia; frailty; interdisciplinary intervention; physical activity; exercise therapy; physical exercise

Neurodiagnostics in Public Health: Cognitive Decline, Mental Health, and Emerging Technologies

edited by

Evgenia Gkintoni

and

Apostolos Vantarakis

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2639 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurocognitive disorders; dementia; mild cognitive impairment (MCI); neuropsychiatric diseases; biomarkers; imaging; artificial intelligence; digital diagnosis

Surgical Pediatric Otolaryngology for Congenital Disease: Sharing for Implementation

edited by

Athanasios Saratziotis

and Maria Baldovin

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 2431 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric otolaryngology; pediatric surgery; endoscopic approaches; congenital pediatric diseases; pediatric rhinology

Osteopathic and Complementary Manual Therapy in Musculoskeletal Pain and Dysfunction

edited by

Rafał Gnat

and Anna Gogola

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2115 | Submission Open

Keywords: manual therapy; osteopathy; complementary therapy; musculoskeletal pain; musculoskeletal dysfunction; compensatory changes

Advances in Prediction, Prevention and Precision Medicine for Myocardial Infarction and Stroke

edited by

Raha Pazoki

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2008 | Submission Open

Keywords: myocardial infarction; stroke; machine learning; predictive models; prevention strategies; human population studies; clinical trial data; traditional epidemiology; risk assessment; data integration

Advances in Health Technology Assessment in the Era of AI and Data Science

edited by

Z. Kevin Lu

and

Jing Yuan

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1593 | Submission Open

Keywords: health technology assessment (HTA); artificial intelligence; big data

Injury Prevention and Trauma Management: From Vulnerable Groups to General Populations

edited by

Masahito Hitosugi

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1108 | Submission Open

Keywords: injury; prevention; accident; child; older adult; pregnant woman; disabled person; trauma care; violent; abuse; homicide; motor vehicle collision; falling; epidemiology; safety

(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health and Preventive Medicine)

Physical Exercise in Chronic Diseases: Assessment, Implementation and Effectiveness

edited by

Rubén Cuesta-Barriuso

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 901 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical exercise; chronic diseases; diagnostic; prevention; rehabilitation; effectiveness

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)

Cardiac Surgery and Cardiovascular Imaging: Advancing Precision Through Multidisciplinary Collaboration

edited by

Oana Mirea

and Victor Raicea

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 286 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular imaging; cardiac surgery; vascular surgery; artificial intelligence

Targeted Surgery and Artificial Intelligence in Personalized Medicine and Robotic Surgery: Current Challenges and Future Prospects

edited by

Alexandre Anesi

and

Mattia Di Bartolomeo

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 206 | Submission Open

Keywords: precision surgery; robotic-assisted surgery; theranostics; computer vision; personalized treatments; artificial intelligence in surgery; surgical data science; digital ecosystems; cross-functional collaboration

Artificial Intelligence and Public Health: From Predictive Models to Preventive Actions

edited by

Marco Dettori

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 146 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; public health; health systems; machine learning; predictive models; disease surveillance; digital health; health promotion; health equity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health and Preventive Medicine)

Challenges and Interventions for Frailty Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults

edited by

David Conde-Caballero

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open

Keywords: frailty; older adults; interdisciplinary approach; preventive strategies; integrated care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health and Preventive Medicine)

Healthcare Innovations in Global Mental Health and Addiction Treatment

edited by

Ângela Maria T. Leite

and Anabela Santos Rodrigues

submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6905 | Submission Open

Keywords: innovative interventions; culturally adaptive diagnostic tools; integration of mental health and addiction services; socioeconomic and environmental determinants of mental health and addiction; mental health policies

Focus on Quality of Neurology and Stroke Care for Patients

edited by

Dariusz Kotlȩga

submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1097 | Submission Open

Keywords: ischemic stroke; thrombolysis; thrombectomy; neurology; care; rehabilitation; nutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Quality, Patient Safety, and Self-care Management)

Applied Smart Rehabilitation Technologies and AI-Driven Neuromuscular Assessment in Physical Therapy

edited by Sanghoon Jang

submission deadline 30 May 2027 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence in rehabilitation; wearable sensors (EMG; IMU; biosignals); smart rehabilitation technologies; machine learning and signal analytics; robot-assisted physical therapy; digital therapeutics & remote rehabilitation; intelligent electrical stimulation systems; personalized rehabilitation interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Digital Health Technologies)

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