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Diabetes Care and Weight Control: Challenges and Prospects

edited by

Deiana Roman

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 579 | Submission Open

Keywords: diabetes mellitus; diabetes care; weight control; diet and nutrition; physical activity; obesity; patient-centered care; insulin resistance; adipose tissue; lean muscle mass; body composition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)

Long-Term Outcome of Anesthesia and Surgery

edited by

Krzysztof Laudanski

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 525 | Submission Open

Keywords: anesthesiology; surgery; long term; outcome; cognition; degenerative processes; prognostication; aging

Data Analytics in the Context of Value-Based Healthcare

edited by

Jonas Wolf

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 400 | Submission Open

Keywords: value-based healthcare; data analytics; health outcomes; performance measurement; predictive modeling; patient-centered care; big data; health informatics; clinical decision-making; real-world evidence

Health and Wellbeing in Long-Term Care Facilities: Multidimensional Strategies for Quality Care

edited by

Stefano Capolongo

and

Silvia Mangili

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 270 | Submission Open

Keywords: long-term care facilities (LTCFs); healthcare facilities; safety; well-being; patient-centered; strategies; built environment

Health Care Ethics Research

edited by Benjamín Herreros Ruiz-Valdepeñas

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 265 | Submission Open

Keywords: clinical ethics; research ethics; research ethics committee; empirical bioethics; ethical principles research

Interventions and Strategies to Address Pain- and Injury-Related Morbidity and Mortality

edited by Themistoklis Tsatalas and Anthi Xenofondos

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 194 | Submission Open

Keywords: intervention; pain; disability; clinical trials; biomechanics; gait analysis; injury prevention; rehabilitation; moderators; mediators

From Occupational Exposure to Personalised Healthcare: Risk Assessment, Prevention and Patient Management

edited by

Marina Ruxandra Otelea

and

Florina Georgeta Popescu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 169 | Submission Open

Keywords: emergent risk factors; ergonomics; occupational diseases; occupational cancers; pneumoconiosis; biomarkers; muscular-skeletal disorders; occupational poisoning; AI; nanoparticles

Outdoor and Nature Therapy

edited by

Jesper Dahlgaard

submission deadline 1 May 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 38012 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical and mental health; wellbeing; social wellbeing and connectedness; flourishing in childhood; healthy aging; stress; mental fatigue; restoration; mechanisms of action (physical; psychological; social; physiological; immunological; molecular; neurological; and environmental); lifestyle and neurodegenerative diseases; prevention and rehabilitation; nursing; epidemiology of health benefits; ethics; technology; environmental design and access to nature

The Impact of Physical Inactivity on Children’s Health: The Current Status of Children’s Physical Condition, Influencing Variables and Future Implications

edited by

Marco Alexandre Silva Batista

and

Miguel Rebelo

submission deadline 1 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6708 | Submission Open

Keywords: childhood physical inactivity; child health motor development; overweight; motor competence; risk factors; child prevention; psychosocial development; healthy habits; child health interventions

Promoting Children’s Health Through Movement Behavior

edited by

Hyunshik Kim

and

Jiameng Ma

submission deadline 1 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4889 | Submission Open

Keywords: lifestyle; physical fitness; fundamental movement skills; physical activity; sleep duration; screen time; sedentary behavior; 24-hour movement behaviors; health‑related quality

Artificial Intelligence and Multimodal Technologies for Mental Health Monitoring and Intervention

edited by

Ghazal Bargshady

submission deadline 1 May 2026 | Viewed by 392 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI in mental healthcare; affective computing; biosignal processing in healthcare; facial expression; wearable sensors; brain– computer interface; human– computer interactions

Innovative Non-Pharmacological Interventions in Chronic Pain: Clinical Outcomes, Patient Safety, and Well-Being

edited by José Vicente León-Hernández

submission deadline 1 May 2026 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic pain; patient safety; clinical outcomes; breathing techniques/apnea protocols; musculoskeletal rehabilitation; non-pharmacological interventions; physical therapy; laser therapy; exercise and well-being; physiological adaptations

Psychometric Properties and Broader Implications of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) and Patient-Reported Experience Measures (PREMs)

edited by

Rui Vilarinho

and

Andreia S. P. Sousa

submission deadline 2 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 729 | Submission Open

Keywords: patient-reported outcome measures; patient-reported experience measures; validity; reliability; responsiveness

Diagnosis and Therapeutic Advances in Endometriosis

edited by

Carmen Bianca Crivii

and

Roxana-Denisa Capraș

submission deadline 5 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2109 | Submission Open

Keywords: pathophysiology; diagnosis; therapeutic strategies; reproductive health; chronic pelvic pain; minimally invasive surgery; fertility preservation; quality of life; women’ s health

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

Recurrent and Emerging Diseases—a Challenge for Prevention and Healthcare

edited by

Anna Garus-Pakowska

and

Joanna Chrobak-Bień

submission deadline 9 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2084 | Submission Open

Keywords: emerging diseases; epidemiology; transmission; prophylaxis; epidemic

Caring for the Mental Health of Higher Education Students: Coping Strategies and Well-Being Support

edited by Patrício Costa, Lídia Susana Mendes Moutinho and

Olga Maria Martins de Sousa Valentim

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 45729 | Submission Open

Keywords: mental health; coping strategies; resilience; psychological; psychological support; stress management; student health; emotional intelligence; student welfare; humor

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

Nursing Care in the ICU—2nd Edition

edited by

Christina Alexopoulou

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8792 | Submission Open

Keywords: ICU nursing; critical care; intensive care; delirium; sleep; infections; pressure ulcers mobilization; recording; relatives; oncology ICU patient; elderly patient

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Care)

Anesthesia, Pain Management, and Intensive Care in Oncologic Surgery

edited by

Ángel Becerra-Bolaños

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4701 | Submission Open

Keywords: oncology; cancer recurrence; surgery; radiotherapy; anesthesia; analgesia; enhanced recovery after surgery; outpatient; chronic pain; intensive care unit

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Care)

Integrating Forensic Science in Clinical Medicine: Enhancing Diagnosis and Patient Safety

edited by

Francesco De Micco

Roberto Scendoni

and Davide Ferorelli

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1397 | Submission Open

Keywords: healthcare risk management; patient safety; quality in healthcare; medical malpractice; adverse events; forensic pathology; innovative technologies for patient safety; forensic imaging in healthcare; forensic genetics; ethical and legal aspects of forensic medicine

Clinical Management of Chronic Pain in Older People

edited by

Phyo Kyaw Myint

and

Carrie Stewart

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 274 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic pain; pain management; prescribing; deprescribing; older people; polypharmacy; analgesics; non-pharmacological treatments; patient experiences

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Care)

Accessing Treatment and Rehabilitation for Underserved Survivors of Brain Injury

edited by Eve M. Valera

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open

Keywords: TBI; brain injury; partner violence; incarcerated; homeless; rehabilitation; strangulation; criminal justice system; barriers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Organizations, Systems, and Providers)

Research on Health Literacy and Health Promotion in Healthcare

edited by

Jovana Todorović

submission deadline 11 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1706 | Submission Open

Keywords: health literacy; health promotion; vulnerable population; mental health; health promotion programs; health promotion activities

Interdisciplinary Advances: Bridging Clinical Medicine and Clinical Psychology

edited by

Gabriella Martino

Carmelo M. Vicario

, Chiara Spatola and Concetto Giorgianni

submission deadline 12 May 2026 | Viewed by 257 | Submission Open

Keywords: clinical psychology; health psychology; chronic diseases; QoL; osteoporosis; asthma; cardiovascular; gastrointestinal; IBD; diabetes

Advancing Mental Well-Being and Health Equity in Marginalized Communities

edited by

Yok-Fong Paat

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9038 | Submission Open

Keywords: mental health promotion; psychological disorders; mental health disparities; social determinants of mental health; at-risk and vulnerable populations; marginalized communities

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

Socio-Economic Burden, Gender and Country-Specific Differences Leading to Cardiovascular Diseases

edited by

Ljupcho Efremov

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1549 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular risk factors; social determinants of health; personalized prevention for CVD; precision medicine for CVD; social and environmental interactions; early life interventions; gender differences in CVD

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)

Health, Social Problems and Well-Being of Patients with Chronic Diseases, Quality of Life, and the Need for Emotional and Social Support: Second Edition

edited by

Grażyna Bączyk

and

Dorota Formanowicz

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 420 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic disease; health related quality of life; psychosocial health; well-being; health problems; social problems; emotional problems; social support; emotional support; problems in healthcare

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)

Bullying in the Workplace, Gender Inequality: Challenges for the Quality and Safety of Health Care

edited by Pedro Bernardes Lucas,

Patricia Costa

, Maria Filomena Mendes Gaspar and César Fonseca

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13862 | Submission Open

Keywords: workplace bullying; work environment; workplace violence; bullying; gender inequality; gender discrimination; mental health; quality of health care; patient safety; workplace safety; health workforce

Exercise Science and Health Promotion

edited by

Weiyun Chen

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3386 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise intervention; physical activity; physical and cardiometabolic health; cognitive functions; physical functions; mental health and wellbeing; feasibility; acceptability; sustainability of an intervention; physiological

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

Contemporary Perspectives in Women's and Maternal Health: Systems, Prevention, Nutrition and Midwifery-Led Innovation

edited by

Georgios Iatrakis

and

Kokkinari Artemisia

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1854 | Submission Open

Keywords: maternal health; women’ s health; midwifery; nutrition; health systems; prevention; pregnancy; postpartum; social determinants; policy barriers; health equity; antenatal care; digital health; climate and health; interdisciplinary research

New Advances in Liver Disease Treatment and Care—a Holistic and Patient-Centered Approach

edited by

Lea Ladegaard Grønkjaer

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 264 | Submission Open

Keywords: cirrhosis; liver diseases; mental health; nursing; palliative and supportive care; patient education; rehabilitation; stigmatization; technology; quality of life

Speech and Language Disorders and Mental Health: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Risk, Resilience, and Support

edited by

Weifeng Han

and Shane Pill

submission deadline 22 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5042 | Submission Open

Keywords: developmental language disorder (DLD); speech– language pathology; communication disorders; mental health comorbidity; psychosocial development; interdisciplinary care; equity in healthcare access; internalising and externalising symptoms; language and emotional regulation; cultural and linguistic diversity

Ensuring Health Equity: Cultural Competence and Social Determinants in Migrant Care

edited by

Maria Idoia Ugarte-Gurruxaga

and

Fernando Jesús Plaza Del Pino

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 221 | Submission Open

Keywords: health equity; cultural competence; social determinants of health; migration and health; cultural diversity; healthcare; intercultural care; social justice; structural barriers

Physical Activity and Body Composition in Healthy Aging

edited by

Filipe Rodrigues

and

Miguel Jacinto

submission deadline 27 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4068 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical activity; exercise; body composition; healthy aging; adults; elderly

Healthcare Simulation, Artificial Intelligence and Interprofessional Collaboration

edited by

Antonio Bonacaro

Mark I. Johnson

, Kate Thompson, Manos Georgiadis and

Serena Barello

submission deadline 29 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11446 | Submission Open

Keywords: simulation; artificial intelligence; interprofessional collaboration; patient outcomes; education; social care; healthcare; nursing; psychology; social work

(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare)

The Role of AI in Predictive and Prescriptive Healthcare

edited by Matthew Chin Heng Chua

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 16122 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; healthcare; medicine; diagnosis; treatment; personalized medicine; medical imaging; clinical decision support

(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare)

Menopause Transition and Postmenopausal Health

edited by

Xuewen Wang

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4714 | Submission Open

Keywords: menopause transition; postmenopause; midlife; older women; health issues

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

Quiet Quitting: An Alarming Issue for Healthcare Professionals and Services

edited by

Petros Galanis

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3225 | Submission Open

Keywords: quiet quitting; healthcare professionals; healthcare services; healthcare settings; healthcare professionals; healthcare workers; workers; workload; work engagement; work conflicts; workplace bullying; leadership style; stress; anxiety; depression; burnout; well-being; job satisfaction; turnover intention; job burnout; work-related quality of life; work– life balance; work productivity; patient outcomes; patient safety; moral resilience; emotional intelligence; coping strategies; staffing levels

(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Organizations, Systems, and Providers)

Work Conditions and Mental Health in Healthcare Workers

edited by

Juan Jesús García-Iglesias

Maria do Rosário Martins

, Fátima Frade and

Juan Gómez-Salgado

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1351 | Submission Open

Keywords: occupational health; mental health; health personnel; work condition; risk factors; psychological distress; burnout; anxiety; well-being

(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Organizations, Systems, and Providers)

Healthcare Innovation and AI in Mental Health

edited by

Emre Umucu

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 500 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence [AI] in mental health; machine learning; precisive mental healthcare; innovations in mental healthcare; inclusive AI tools for mental healthcare; predictive analytics; chatbots for mental healthcare; serious mental illness; big data in mental healthcare; community-based AI mental health interventions; human-centered AI; ethics in AI and machine learning

Occupational Health and Workers’ Well-Being: From Research to Practice

edited by

Beatrice Thielmann

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 20579 | Submission Open

Keywords: occupational health; worker safety; workplace well-being; physical labor; technological advancements; ergonomics; mental health; emerging health risks; hybrid work patterns; automation and artificial intelligence

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

Exercise Therapy: Improving Functionality, Physical Health, and Quality of Life

edited by

Iván Chulvi Medrano

and Fernando Domínguez-Navarro

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 19102 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise therapy; functionality; physical function; quality of life; rehabilitation; phycological status; cognitive interventions; prehabilitation

Scoliosis Deformity—Etiological Aspects, Management and Rehabilitation

edited by

Theodoros B. Grivas

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 13396 | Submission Open

Keywords: idiopathic scoliosis; spinal deformity; diagnosis; physiotherapeutic specific scoliosis exercises (PSSEs); surgical treatment; non-surgical treatment

Obesity and Overweight: Prevention, Causes and Treatment

edited by

Marco La Marra

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11122 | Submission Open

Keywords: obesity prevention; overweight management; chronic diseases; behavioral interventions; nutritional strategies; public health policies; genetic risk factors; environmental influences; pharmacological treatments; surgical interventions

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

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Co-Occurring Disorders and Integrated Treatment

edited by Charles R. Figley

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 10577 | Submission Open

Keywords: trauma; post-traumatic; stress disorders; traumatology; traumatic stress reactions; secondary traumatic stress reactions

Physical Therapy in Mental Health

edited by

Daniel Catalán

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8951 | Submission Open

Keywords: mental health; physical therapy; physiotherapy; rehabilitation; depression; anxiety; eating disorders; schizophrenia; post-traumatic stress disorders; bipolar disorders

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

Healthcare Strategies for Patients with Chronic Diseases in an Ageing Society: Second Edition

edited by

Hidetaka Hamasaki

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8888 | Submission Open

Keywords: ageing society; integrated healthcare; patient-centred care; chronic disease; diabetes; physical activity; wearable device; e-health; m-health; healthcare system; sustainable healthcare

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)

Advancing Healthcare Delivery and Patient Quality of Care Through Healthcare Professionals’ Development

edited by

Magdalena Cerbin-Koczorowska

and Toni Ungaretti

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8723 | Submission Open

Keywords: healthcare workforce; fitness to practice; clinical education; healthcare professionals’ education; quality of care; patient care; healthcare delivery; professionalism; interprofessional education; service learning

Prevention and Intervention in Eating Disorders

edited by

Pedro Henrique Berbert De Carvalho

, Ana Carolina Soares Amaral and Karin Louise Lenz Dunker

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6074 | Submission Open

Keywords: eating disorders; body image; risk factors; prevention; intervention; sexual and gender minorities; marginalized groups; efficacy; efficiency; technology-based interventions

Collaborative Approaches to Risk Management and Infection Control: A Patient Perspective

edited by

Lorenzo Blandi

and

Vittorio Bolcato

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5989 | Submission Open

Keywords: risk management; risk assessment; risk reduction behavior; infection control; infection prevention; healthcare-associated infections; preventive health services

Physical Activity for Promoting Mental Health

edited by

Priscila Marconcin

and

Vanessa Santos

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4457 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical activity; mental health; anxiety and depression; health promotion; psychological well-being

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