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Employees’ Well-Being: Effective Measures to Cope with Job Stress and Workplace Bullying: Second Edition submission deadline 1 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 663 | Submission Open
Keywords: coping strategies; healthcare professionals; intervention; organizational support; resilience; workplace bullying; work stressors; work environment
Novel Therapeutic Strategy for the Treatment of Cardiac and Cardiovascular Diseases
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submission deadline 1 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 389 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiovascular diseases; novel therapeutic devices; treatment scheme; healthcare system organization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)
Constituting Care: Relational Approaches to Health and Communication
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submission deadline 1 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 325 | Submission Open
Keywords: identity; relationships; interpersonal communication; embodiment; family communication; critical health studies; reflexivity; care work; narrative; meaning making in health contexts
Ethical Challenges in Healthcare Professions: Decision-Making in Uncertain Scenarios submission deadline 1 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 249 | Submission Open
Keywords: ethical decision-making; clinical ethics; uncertainty in healthcare; moral distress; bioethics; healthcare professionalism; crisis and emergency ethics; patient autonomy; interdisciplinary ethics; ethical frameworks in clinical practice
Perioperative Medicine and Pain Management submission deadline 1 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open
Keywords: acute pain; regional anesthesia for acute pain; chronic pain; cancer pain; mental health; opioid management; anesthesia; perioperative medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Care)
Oral Healthcare: Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment—2nd Edition submission deadline 2 Aug 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 18597 | Submission Open
Keywords: dental health; oral health; prevention; caries; periodontal disease; orthodontics; pediatric; dentistry; oral medicine; oral surgery; community dentistry; digital dentistry
Advancing Midwifery and Nursing Practice: Equity, Inclusion and Integrated Care
edited by Simona Fumagalli and Laura Iannuzzi
submission deadline 2 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 407 | Submission Open
Keywords: health equity; quality of care; vulnerability; global health; midwifery; nursing; health outcomes; education; evidence based practices; determinants of health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Women’s and Children’s Health)
Gynecological Cancer: Screening, Prevention and Treatment submission deadline 3 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4341 | Submission Open
Keywords: gynecological cancer prevention; screening programs; HPV vaccination; epidemiology of gynecological tumors; genetic risk factors; public health strategies; healthcare disparities in cancer prevention
Promoting Wellness and Excellence in Health Education for Medical Students and Healthcare Professionals
edited by Marie Leiner and Francesco Chiarelli
submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 384 | Submission Open
Keywords: wellness practices; holistic wellness; health education; medical students; healthcare professionals; emotional intelligence; stress management; mindfulness; meditation; innovative teaching methods; blended learning; case-based learning; team-based learning; gamification
Digital Health Literacy and Person-Centred Care: Innovations for Chronic Disease Management submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 237 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic disease; digital inclusion; disease management; eHealth strategies; empowerment; health education; health literacy; nursing; patient participation; person-centered care; telemedicine
Nursing Competencies: New Advances in Nursing Care—2nd Edition submission deadline 7 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 271 | Submission Open
Keywords: nursing competencies; person-centered care; healthcare innovation; workforce resilience
Promoting Preventive Care and Health Promotion in Primary Care submission deadline 8 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 250 | Submission Open
Keywords: preventive medicine; primary care; health promotion; healthcare; prevention; health inequalities; health interventions; behaviors; chronic diseases; non-communicable diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health and Preventive Medicine)
Advancing Physical Activity and Well-Being in Children and Adolescents submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1404 | Submission Open
Keywords: motor activity; exercise therapy; sedentary behavior; physical fitness; health promotion; child; adolescent; mental health
Nutrition Intervention in HIV Patients
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submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 411 | Submission Open
Keywords: food; nutrition; healthcare; behavior; communication; interventions; risks
Interventions, Experiences, and Outcomes in Home and Community-Based Care
edited by Tracey Anne Lapierre and Carrie Wendel
submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open
Keywords: home care; community care; care coordination; workforce development; caregiving; implementation research; evaluation research; care integration; outcomes assessment; lived experience
COPD Horizons: Prevention, Phenotype and Precision Medicine submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; mortality; risk prediction; comorbidity; primary health care; phenotypes; real-world evidence; prognosis; health records; electronic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)
Development of Socio-Emotional Skills and Promoting Psychosocial Well-Being in Educational Settings submission deadline 13 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 746 | Submission Open
Keywords: bullying; children; physical activity; physical education; adolescents; physical fitness; depression; cognitive
Concussion Characteristics, Recovery Patterns, and Care Strategies
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submission deadline 13 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 156 | Submission Open
Keywords: concussion; mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI); collegiate athletes; military service cadets; sex differences in recovery; neurocognitive assessment; return-to-play protocols; ADHD and baseline testing; post-concussion outcomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)
Health Promotion and Quality of Life in People with Diabetes submission deadline 14 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8024 | Submission Open
Keywords: health promotion; diabetes; quality of life; family and community nursing; healthy habits; complications prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)
Focus on Surgical Infections in Surgical Critical Care submission deadline 14 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 156 | Submission Open
Keywords: surgical infections; critical care; intensive care units (ICUs); antimicrobial resistance; infection prevention; sepsis; postoperative complications; surgical site infections (SSIs); nosocomial infections; perioperative care
Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine—2nd Edition
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submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 16188 | Submission Open
Keywords: physiotherapy; rehabilitation; gait analysis; muscle training; motor control; physical medicine; comprehensive clinical medicine; prevention; healthcare; biomechanics; physical function; postural control; falls; low back pain; children’ s health; physical activity
Health Literacy: Evidence and Approaches
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submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 272 | Submission Open
Keywords: health promotion; health literacy in medicine; cultural and linguistic competence; health literacy education and measures; health literacy; health professions education; health literacy outcomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health and Preventive Medicine)
Advancing Diabetes Self-Care: Home-Based and Community-Centered Strategies
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submission deadline 16 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open
Keywords: diabetes prevention; chronic disease management; socio-economic burden; health assessment; medication management; glycemic control; mental health; well-being; quality of life; family care; community care; complications prevention; disease management; physical health outcomes; mental health outcomes; home-based care; self-management in diabetes
Prevention and Treatment: Focus More on People with Chronic Illness
edited by Liliana Streba, and Cosmin Vasile Obleaga
submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 15443 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic illness management; patient-centered care; prevention strategies; innovative treatments; health policy interventions; early detection; lifestyle modifications; technology integration; community-based interventions; quality of life improvement
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)
Artificial Intelligence and Digital Mental Health: Emerging Innovations and Their Implications
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submission deadline 22 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 212 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; digital mental health; psychotherapy; assessment; intervention; precision medicine; evidence-based; AI regulation
Expanding Competency of Primary Health Care: Emotional and Bio-Social Meanings for General Practice Consultation—2nd Edition submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 899 | Submission Open
Keywords: primary health care; general practice; trust; empathy; consultation spirit; psychosocial determinants; bio-clinical determinants; emotional determinants; connectedness; social bonding; emotional wellness
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Communication Disorders: Opportunities and Challenges submission deadline 27 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3848 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; communication disorders; diagnosis; assessment; interventions; ethics; healthcare
Promoting Nursing Organizational Well-Being: The Impact of Work Environment on Nursing-Sensitive Outcomes
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submission deadline 27 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 184 | Submission Open
Keywords: work environments; nurses; workplace safety; leadership; organizational well-being; retention; job satisfaction; nursing-sensitive outcomes; quality of care
(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Organizations, Systems, and Providers)
Non-Pharmacological Interventions in Chronic Cardio-Respiratory Diseases
edited by Mara Paneroni
submission deadline 28 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 448 | Submission Open
Keywords: rehabilitation; COPD; heart failure; occupational therapy; physiotherapy; speech therapy; disability; nutrition; psychology; prevention
Mental Health and Well-Being in Informal Caregiving: Challenges, Transitions, and Support Mechanisms
edited by Gillian Paul and
submission deadline 29 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 713 | Submission Open
Keywords: informal caregivers; health literacy; multicultural environment; practice education; person-centered care; community network; digital approaches; health promotion
Policy Interventions to Promote Health and Prevent Disease, 2nd Edition
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submission deadline 29 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open
Keywords: health policy; policy making; health promotion; prevention; guideline; legislation; delivery of health care; health services research; public health
Recent Advances in Sleep Disorder
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submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6417 | Submission Open
Keywords: sleep disorders; insomnia; clinical trials; observational studies; actigraphy; neuroimaging; sleep assessment; lifestyle factors; systematic reviews and meta-analysis; sleep mechanisms
Innovating Care in the Post-Pandemic Era: Models, Leadership, and Technologies for the Future of Nursing
edited by and Ilenia Piras
submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2824 | Submission Open
Keywords: well-being of healthcare staff; nursing care; workload; professional autonomy; job burnout; quality of care; mental health; organizational resilience; public health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare in Epidemics and Pandemics)
Integrating Health Informatics and Artificial Intelligence for Advanced Medicine
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submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 606 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; artificial neural networks; prognosis; treatment; medicine; health care; pathology
Community-Based Strategies to Tackle Health Disparities and Promote Equity submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 566 | Submission Open
Keywords: health equity; community engagement; population health; mortality; morbidity
New Advances in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 429 | Submission Open
Keywords: sports medicine; rehabilitation; Injury prevention; musculoskeletal disorders; exercise; strength training; biomechanics; special populations
Life After Stroke: Recovery, Roles and Lifestyle—2nd Edition
edited by , James A. Faulkner, Louise Johnson and Frances Horgan
submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 196 | Submission Open
Keywords: life after stroke; health and wellness; return to work; social roles; identity; unmet needs; societal participation
Oral and Maxillofacial Health Care: Third Edition submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 27214 | Submission Open
Keywords: oral and maxillofacial surgery; oral health care; dental health care; oral disease
Healthcare for Immigrants and Refugees
edited by Olayide Oluyemisi Ogunsiji
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 12859 | Submission Open
Keywords: migrants; refugees; asylum seekers; humanitarian entrants; culturally and linguistically diverse; healthcare; equitable access; health-seeking behavior; lived experience; culturally sensitive care
Innovative Strategies in Rheumatology Care submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10138 | Submission Open
Keywords: rheumatology; pharmacological therapies; treatments; personalized medicine; pain management; rehabilitation; quality of life; conservative treatment
Real-Life Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5563 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic diseases; dialysis; domiciliary management; electrolytes; nursing research; quality of life; socioeconomic evaluation; telemedicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)
Advanced Technological Approaches in Diabetes
edited by Veronica Resi
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4967 | Submission Open
Keywords: diabetes; technology; tools; telemedicine; ICT; e-health; support system; multidisciplinarity
Advances in Research of Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
edited by Dimosthenis Lykouras and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3865 | Submission Open
Keywords: asthma; COPD
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)
Benefits of Exercise on Reproductive Health submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3848 | Submission Open
Keywords: exercise benefits; reproductive health; menstrual and menopause symptom; pregnancy; physical activity barriers during menses
(This special issue belongs to the Section Women’s and Children’s Health)
Progress in Prevention and Care for Cardiovascular Diseases: Second Edition
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submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3539 | Submission Open
Keywords: arterial hypertension; heart failure; atrial fibrillation; conduction system pacing; cardiac resynchronization therapy; valvular heart disease and treatment; venous thromboembolic disease; pulmonary embolism; pulmonary hypertension; diagnostic imaging; echocardiography; prevention of cardiovascular diseases; oral anticoagulant therapy; dyslipidemia; atherosclerosis; heart arrhythmia; cardiac arrhythmia ablation; stroke; oncology and cardiovascular diseases; myocardial infarction; myocardial revascularization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)
Moving Forward: Implementing Patient-Centered Care in Hospitals
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submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3479 | Submission Open
Keywords: health promotion; hospitals; implementation; health innovations; health informatics; patient-centered care; person-centered care
Epidemiological Approaches to Infectious Diseases: From Endemics to Pandemics submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3071 | Submission Open
Keywords: bacterial infection; endemic; epidemiology; global health; healthcare; pandemic; viral infection
The Role of Digitalization in Healthcare Within the National Health System: Opportunities and Challenges for a More Efficient System
edited by and Pierino Di Silverio
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2811 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital medicine; AI; GPT; healthcare management; epidemiology; national healthcare system
Digital Rehabilitation Technologies: Advancing Neurorehabilitation with Virtual Reality
edited by and Witold Pawełczyk
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2395 | Submission Open
Keywords: virtual rehabilitation; immersive therapy; virtual reality exposure therapy; motor recovery; pain modulation; cognitive rehabilitation; VR-based therapeutic interventions; VR; patient engagement technologies; cybersickness
Adolescent Substance Use: Prevention and Intervention Strategies
edited by and Heaven Hollender
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2003 | Submission Open
Keywords: substance use disorders (SUDs); co-occurring; policy; treatment; rehabilitation
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