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The Digital Divide in Healthcare: Exploring Inequalities and Solutions
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submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3847 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital divide; healthcare disparities; healthcare inequalities; healthcare outcomes; technology access; healthcare delivery; digital literacy
The Benefits of Primary Care
edited by Lina Jaruševičiene and Ausrine Kontrimiene
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3215 | Submission Open
Keywords: primary care practice; primary care; primary care reforms; long term care
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Care)
Impact of Physical Activity on Chronic Diseases submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2767 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic disease; exercise; health promotion; health-related quality of life; physical exercise
Dynamics of Physical and Mental Health Promotion Among Marginalised Communities: A Holistic Approach submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 2189 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical and mental health promotion; marginalised communities; factors; disadvantages; access to healthcare; physical health outcomes; mental health outcomes; intersectionality; holistic approach
Health and Well-Being of Workers with Disabilities and/or Chronic Conditions submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1553 | Submission Open
Keywords: disability; chronic illness; occupational health; workplace inclusion; work-related stress; healthcare access; well-being; assistive technologies; preventive interventions; interdisciplinary care
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)
Healthcare for Sexual Minority Populations
edited by Rusi Jaspal
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1277 | Submission Open
Keywords: LGBT; sexual minorities; health inequalities; health promotion; health interventions; healthcare; minority stress; sexuality; cultural competence
Dental Research and Innovation: Shaping the Future of Oral Health
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1259 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital dentistry; artificial intelligence in dentistry; biomaterials; orthodontics; endodontics; periodontics; oral– systemic health; dental public health; esthetic dentistry; implantology; prosthodontics
Quality of Healthcare and Patient Safety Across Disciplines: Innovations, Evidence, and Practice submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1114 | Submission Open
Keywords: quality of care; patient safety; ethics in healthcare; interdisciplinary collaboration; evidence-based practice; clinical governance; healthcare quality improvement; nursing practice; patient values; health systems safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Quality, Patient Safety, and Self-care Management)
Bias-Based Bullying and Child and Adolescent Health
edited by , Jesús Deibe Fernández-Simo and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 701 | Submission Open
Keywords: bias-based bullying; prejudice; ableism; ethnocentrism; classism; cisheteronormatity; child and adolescent health; health-related quality of life
A Life Course Perspective on Achieving Healthy Aging
edited by Yanan Luo and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 263 | Submission Open
Keywords: life course perspective; healthy aging; social determinants of health; healthy aging policy; health equity
Public Insurance as a Platform for Health Innovation: Global and Local Perspectives submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 248 | Submission Open
Keywords: medicaid; public health insurance; healthcare delivery innovation; social determinants of health; value-based care; health policy reform; international health systems; public-sector innovation; cross-sector collaboration; government-funded healthcare; digital health; low-income populations; comparative health policy; health system governance; chronic disease prevention; global public health; managed care; health services research; implementation science
Advances in Community Neurorehabilitation
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submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 190 | Submission Open
Keywords: community neurorehabilitation; stroke; multiple sclerosis (MS); traumatic brain injury (TBI); Parkinson’ s disease (PD); spinal cord injury (SCI); architectural barriers; barriers that hinder physical activity; early home-supported discharge (EHSD); tele-rehabilitation; neuromodulation devices suitable for use at home
Physical Activity as a Tool for Mental Health and Well-Being Promotion Across Settings submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical activity interventions; mental health promotion; preventive and therapeutic tool; digital health; multidisciplinary approaches
The Role of Physical Exercise in the Prevention and Treatment of Diseases—2nd Edition submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open
Keywords: exercise; stroke; hypertension; pulmonary disease; diabetes; low back pain; dementia; depression; fibromyalgia; cancer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health and Preventive Medicine)
Global Health and Health Care Services: Social Psychological Determinants of Health and Well-Being
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submission deadline 1 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 225 | Submission Open
Keywords: health and well-being; social psychological determinants; stigma of chronic disease; social identity and healthcare disparities; affective reactions and cognitive representation of illness
Central Sensitization Syndromes: Relevance of Psychological Factors in the Genesis, Maintenance and Intervention
edited by María Pilar Martínez, and Elena Mirõ
submission deadline 1 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 185 | Submission Open
Keywords: central sensitization syndromes; cognitive; emotional and behavioral variables; vulnerability or risk; maintenance factors; protective factors; assessment and psychological treatment
Nutrition Interventions for Chronic Disease Management
edited by Francine Overcash and
submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 542 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiometabolic disease; hypertension; diabetes; COPD; obesity; dietary intervention; eating patterns; community intervention; food security; food as medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)
Transforming Healthcare: Innovation, Economics, and Clinical Applications
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submission deadline 8 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1583 | Submission Open
Keywords: health policy; healthcare market; neurosciences; artificial intelligence; pharmacoeconomics; clinical trials; patient/consumer behaviors
Instrumental Assessment and Therapeutic Exercise in Musculoskeletal and Neurological Rehabilitation
edited by , Maria Dolores Apolo-Arenas and
submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 233 | Submission Open
Keywords: rehabilitation; therapeutic exercise; musculoskeletal disorders; neurological rehabilitation; instrumental assessment; strength measurement; inertial sensors; chronic pain; functional outcomes; physical therapy
Psychological Health and Social Wellbeing Among Older Adults: Second Edition
edited by Doreen Wing Han Au
submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 208 | Submission Open
Keywords: ageing; psychological health; social wellbeing; gerontechnology; environmental health; health economics
Aging Population and Healthcare Utilization
edited by Skirmantė Sauliūnė, Mindaugas Stankūnas and Ramunė Kalėdienė
submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12174 | Submission Open
Keywords: aging population; primary health care; preventive services; specialized care; long-term care; telehealth services; healthcare utilization
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Strategies for Older Populations to Ensure Healthy Lifespans
edited by Mario Capunzo and
submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 8875 | Submission Open
Keywords: healthspan; preventive measures; cognitive decline; diabetes; hepatitis; cardiovascular diseases; cancer; respiratory diseases; longevity
Shaping Futures: Health Policy Innovations for Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Children
edited by Ucheoma Nwaozuru and Florida Uzoaru
submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1836 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs); policy implementation; policy frameworks; resource optimization; health equity; health system integration; cross-sector collaboration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Women’s and Children’s Health)
Emerging Technologies for Person-Centred Healthcare
edited by and Devidas Menon
submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1503 | Submission Open
Keywords: person-centred healthcare; patient-centred healthcare; new technologies and programmes; quadruple-Aim Framework; impact of technologies on healthcare providers
The Impact of Exercise and Physical Activity on Quality of Life
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1251 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical activity; mental health; chronic disease management; quality of life; healthcare interventions; community health
Healthcare Resilience and Patient Adherence in Rehabilitation
edited by María-Dolores Cortés-Vega
submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 827 | Submission Open
Keywords: healthcare resilience; patient adherence; innovative strategies; rehabilitation; cost-effectiveness; sociocultural factors
Thyroid Hormones—The Global Players in Endocrinology
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submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 589 | Submission Open
Keywords: thyroid disorders; thyroid hormone interactions; hypothyroidism; hyperthyroidism; thyroid hormone substitution
Innovations in Primary and Community Care for Rehabilitation submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 169 | Submission Open
Keywords: exercise; physical activity; self-management; health education; functional ability; physical performance; mental health; insomnia; community; pain; rehabilitation/intervention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)
Psychosocial Aspects of Childhood and Adolescence Health
edited by and Dimitrios Mimarakis
submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical and mental health; children and adolescents; personal; family and social factors; quality of life and well-being; chronic diseases; pediatric healthcare personnel; psychopathology of childhood and adolescence; child psychology; child maltreatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health and Psychosocial Well-being)
Clinical Hypnosis as a Complementary Therapy in Modern Healthcare
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submission deadline 18 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open
Keywords: hypnosis; pain; autonomic nervous system; inflammation; neurophysiology
Innovative Approaches in Pediatric Urinary Care submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4766 | Submission Open
Keywords: pediatric urology; urotherapy; pediatric nephrology; voiding disorders; pediatric radiology; pediatric urologic nursing; education
Pain Management in Biomechanical Pathologies of the Lower Limb throughout the Life Cycle: Multidisciplinary Approaches and Recent Advances
edited by , José Algaba-del-Castillo, and Ana-Juana Perez-Belloso
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4169 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic pain; foot pathologies; physical therapy interventions; multidisciplinary approach; diabetic foot; biomechanics of foot; gender perspectives; multidisciplinary care; healthcare outcomes; sport injuries; prevention; health education; literacy for health; population health; interdisciplinary research
Sleep Disorders Management in Primary Care—Second Edition
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submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1595 | Submission Open
Keywords: sleep disorders; insomnia; sleep quality; obstructive sleep apnea; restless legs syndrome; routine screening and assessment; sleep services; primary care
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Care)
Airway Management in Anesthesia: Progress, Precision, and the Path Forward submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 301 | Submission Open
Keywords: airway management; airway-related complications; videolaryngoscopy; videolaryngeal mask airways; airway visualisation; intubation; critical care
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Care)
Digital Healthcare Innovation in Medical Imaging: The Past, the Present and the Future
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submission deadline 21 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2294 | Submission Open
Keywords: imaging innovation; teleradiology; radiomics; artificial intelligence; forensic medicine
Focus on Maternal, Pregnancy and Child Health: Second Edition submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open
Keywords: women health; maternal health; pregnancy; parturition infant; newborn; postpartum period; epidemiology; quality of health care; perinatology; reproductive health services
(This special issue belongs to the Section Women’s and Children’s Health)
Chronic Disease Prevention and Risk Control
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submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 167 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic disease; prevention strategies; risk control; evidence-based strategies; lifestyle interventions; early risk detection; health behavior change; community-based prevention programs; health equity in chronic disease management; digital health tools in risk control
Integrating Artificial Intelligence and Contextual Factors in Emergency Care
edited by Ancor Sanz-García and
submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open
Keywords: emergency care; artificial intelligence; early warning systems; data-driven healthcare; predictive analytics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare)
Selected Papers from the 1st International Online Conference on Healthcare (IOCH2026)
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submission deadline 26 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 804 | Submission Open
Keywords: healthcare; digital health; patient-centered care; connected care; clinical data management; AI
Sport and Nutrition: Interventions to Improve the Health of Children and Adolescents
edited by , and Maria del Mar Cepero-Gonzalez
submission deadline 26 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 143 | Submission Open
Keywords: health promotion; education; physical activity; children; intervention
Screening, Prevention and Response Strategies for Chronic Cardiopulmonary and Metabolic Diseases
edited by Camila Bianca Falasco Pantoni
submission deadline 27 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2547 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiopulmonary diseases; metabolic diseases; screening; prevention; response strategies
Tailored Lifestyle and Behaviour Change Interventions for Prevention of Diabetes
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submission deadline 27 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2127 | Submission Open
Keywords: diabetes prevention; lifestyle intervention; nutrition; physical activity; behaviour change techniques; behaviour change theories
The Impact of Digital Technologies and AI-Powered Personalized Lifestyle Interventions on Health-Related Outcomes
edited by James Philip Hobkirk
submission deadline 27 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1242 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital technologies; artificial intelligence; personalization; lifestyle and health outcomes
Advancing Health Education: Integrating Education, Evaluation and Intervention for Population Well-Being in Healthcare and Sexuality
edited by Johannes Honekopp, and Simon Forrest
submission deadline 28 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7330 | Submission Open
Keywords: health education; sanitary environment; educational environment; population health; intervention strategies; health disparities; evaluation methods; multidisciplinary approach; well-being; public health initiatives; healthcare intervention; well-being assessment; diversity in sexuality; community-based programs; interdisciplinary research; comprehensive sexual education; sexual health; sexuality scales
(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health and Preventive Medicine)
Performance of Healthcare Systems During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic
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submission deadline 29 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9525 | Submission Open
Keywords: COVID-19; performance of health systems; healthcare delivery; performance indicators; health policy; decision making; healthcare management; crisis management; operations research; systems research
(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare in Epidemics and Pandemics)
Implementation of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) in Health Care
edited by , and Amy E. Hughes
submission deadline 29 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7528 | Submission Open
Keywords: health care; GIS; spatial accessibility; spatial equity; location modeling; health screening; health monitoring; public health surveillance; health services planning; spatial big data; spatial analytics; machine learning
Healthy Lifestyle for Pregnant and Postpartum Women submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 27049 | Submission Open
Keywords: pregnancy; postpartum; women health; midwifery; lifestyle; health promotion; exercise
(This special issue belongs to the Section Women’s and Children’s Health)
Psychological Well-Being and Coping in Healthcare Workplace Environments submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 22600 | Submission Open
Keywords: well-being; coping; healthcare environments; burnout
(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Organizations, Systems, and Providers)
Health, Sport, Physical Activity and Education: Innovations in Improving the Quality of Life of Children and Adolescents submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 17203 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical education; health promotion; psychology; physical activity; pedagogical models; active methodologies; lifestyle
Improving Primary Care Through Healthcare Education submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 15305 | Submission Open
Keywords: healthcare education; primary care; diagnosis; interdisciplinary care; collaboration strategies; management; evidence-based practice; students; healthcare professionals; patients; caregivers
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