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Innovative Approaches to Healthcare Worker Wellbeing submission deadline 16 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 691 | Submission Open
Keywords: nursing administration research; nursing staff; nursing education research; nursing students; depression; anxiety; burnout; occupational health
Nutritional Status: How Diet Impacts Your Physical Health and Well-Being? submission deadline 19 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1587 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; pathology; healthy food; quality of life; health
Enhancing Patient Safety in Critical Care Settings
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submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 12502 | Submission Open
Keywords: clinical guidelines; critical care; delirium; emergency department; error prevention; ICU; pain; patient safety; psychological support; stress management/resilience
Advances in Cardiac Imaging: Innovations, AI Integration, and Clinical Applications
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submission deadline 21 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 204 | Submission Open
Keywords: echocardiography; artificial intelligence; digital cardiology; MRI; CT; cardiac catheterization
Patient-Driven Grouping Model and Medicare Financed Home Health Care Among Medicare Beneficiaries
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submission deadline 26 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open
Keywords: patient-driven grouping model; home health care use; Medicare payment model; functional outcomes
Disability Studies and Disability Evaluation
edited by Debra Harley and Siyi Chao
submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4553 | Submission Open
Keywords: disability studies; disability evaluation; disability education; healthcare; health outcomes; health professionals; mental health; chronic illness
Enhancing Physical and Mental Well-Being in People with Disabilities
edited by and Yumi Kim
submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 787 | Submission Open
Keywords: disability health; physical health; mental health; health disparities; accessibility; rehabilitation; adaptive physical activity; inclusive healthcare; health promotion; psychosocial well-being; integrated care; quality of life
Global Health: Focus on Oral Care for People of All Ages submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 212 | Submission Open
Keywords: dental public health; oral health promotion; community-based programs; medical legislation; determinants of oral health; prevention; dentist-patient relationship; healthcare management; education
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 14 articles | Viewed by 48733 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; big data; neural network model; natural language processing; chatbot; decision trees; healthcare; clinical trial; medicine
Review Research on Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety
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submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 44856 | Submission Open
Keywords: healthcare quality; patient safety; timely information exchange; efficiency of patient care/resident services
Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Maternal Health: Integrating Theoretical Frameworks and Practical Applications submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 23664 | Submission Open
Keywords: maternal health; public health; interdisciplinary approach; health policy; pregnancy and childbirth; women’ s health; socioeconomic factors; health interventions; mental health in pregnancy; cultural competency in healthcare; AI in perinatal healthcare
Women’s Health Care: State of the Art and New Challenges
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submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 13 articles | Viewed by 19665 | Submission Open
Keywords: women’ s health; mental health; high-risk pregnancy; postpartum depression; perimenstrual syndrome; menopausal disorders; cancer prevention; HPV vaccine; puberty; sex education
Oral Health Care and Services for Patients
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submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 12 articles | Viewed by 18901 | Submission Open
Keywords: patient-centric care; preventive dentistry; technology and telehealth in dentistry; patient education; public health dentistry; interdisciplinary approaches
Exercise Interventions and Testing for Effective Health Promotion submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 13630 | Submission Open
Keywords: testing and prescription; prevention; rehabilitation; physical activity; exercise; health; quality of life; occupational wellness; ageing
Role of Physiotherapy in Promoting Physical Activity and Well-Being
edited by Evdokia Billis
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10782 | Submission Open
Keywords: physiotherapy; physical activity; well-being (wellbeing); quality of life; exercise; physical health; mental health
Common Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9914 | Submission Open
Keywords: injury prevention; athletes; return to play; asymmetries; range of movement; strength and conditioning; sports; overhead athletes; recovery strategies; rehabilitation
Advances in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation and Therapy: Second Edition submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9827 | Submission Open
Keywords: musculoskeletal disorders; musculoskeletal rehabilitation; wearable sensing technology in musculoskeletal rehabilitation; robotics in musculoskeletal rehabilitation; biomechanical analysis of musculoskeletal disorders; artificial intelligence in musculoskeletal rehabilitation; ergonomics; application of virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) in musculoskeletal rehabilitation; sports injury and rehabilitation
Educational Practices for Health in Physical Education and Psychomotricity
edited by Josune Rodríguez-Negro and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5557 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical education; psychomotricity; health; inclusion; motor skills; obesity; mental health; addiction; education; physical activity
Collaborative Practice: The Role of Research and Education in Shaping Modern Pharmacy Practice submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5304 | Submission Open
Keywords: collaborative pharmaceutical practice; interdisciplinary healthcare; pharmacy education; evidence-based pharmacy; pharmaceutical research; clinical pharmacy services; healthcare innovation; pharmaceutical policy and regulation; digital health in pharmacy; pharmacists’ professional development
The Role of Physical Activity and Sports in Enhancing Psychological Well-Being and Quality of Life submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2349 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical activity  ; amateur sport  ; elite sport  ; youth sport  ; inclusive sport  ; adapted sport  ; sport and gender  ; psychological well-being; quality of life  ; psychological health
High-Risk Behavior: Impacts on the Health and Wellness of Young People
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submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1645 | Submission Open
Keywords: public health; health promotion; adolescent health; youth health; psychosocial health; sexual health; eating disorders; overweight and obesity; internet addiction
Healthy Nutrition for Children and Adolescents: Risks and Health Consequences
edited by Oskar Kowalski, and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1488 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; dietary habits; nutritional education; dietetics; health behavior; body composition; children and adolescents’ health; food neophobia; ARFID; eating disorders; obesity; functional foods; bioactive components; health prevention
New Approaches in Invasive and Non-Invasive Rehabilitation: From Basic Science to Clinical Intervention—Second Edition submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1282 | Submission Open
Keywords: ultrasound; invasive techniques; manual therapy; exercise; minimally invasive surgery
Climate Change and Human Health: Resilient Healthcare Strategies for Disease Mitigation submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 940 | Submission Open
Keywords: climate change; healthcare systems; preventive strategies; adaptive policies; technological innovations; public health; community health; respiratory diseases; cardiovascular diseases; telemedicine
Promoting Health for Transgender and Gender Diverse People
edited by , Rabia S. Rahman, Michelle (Shelly) R. Dalton, Katie M. Heiden-Rootes and Theresa Drallmeier
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 912 | Submission Open
Keywords: transgender; gender identity; health equity; health promotion; health care access; health care utilization; gender euphoria
Suicide and Self-Injury: Prevention, Identification, and Patient Care
edited by Markus Stingl
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 451 | Submission Open
Keywords: suicidality; self harm; prevention; therapy; assessment
Strategy for Reducing Avoidable Medication-Related Harm by Minimizing Inappropriate Medication Use: An International Perspective
edited by and Alpana Mair
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 370 | Submission Open
Keywords: medication harm; polypharmacy; adherence; medication review risk stratification
Transforming Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery with Data: From Claims Analysis to AI-Driven Insights
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submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 370 | Submission Open
Keywords: orthopedic surgery; big data analytics; artificial intelligence; health services research; claims databases
Enhancing Family and Community Health Through Salutogenic Approach submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 328 | Submission Open
Keywords: health promotion; salutogenesis; community health; family health; community participation; participatory action research; health assets; empowerment
Advancing Healthcare with AI: Innovations in Patient Care and Outcomes
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submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 300 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); healthcare management; predictive analytics; precision medicine; resource optimization; patient safety; quality of care; patient monitoring; health professionals’ decision-making; ethical issues
Remote Interventions in Patients with Chronic Lung and Cardiovascular Diseases submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 198 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital health; virtual rehabilitation; cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation; telerehabilitation; telemonitoring
Mental Health Interventions for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Caregivers
edited by and Felipe Alckmin-Carvalho
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 174 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurodevelopmental disorders; autism spectrum disorder; attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder; intellectual disability; mental health intervention; parental training; mental health services in neurodevelopmental disorders
Advanced Treatment of Gynecological Cancers
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submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open
Keywords: gynecology; female health; oncology; ovary; uterus; cervix; vulva and vagina; oncofertility; diagnostics; therapy
Current Advances in Oral Health Promotion submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 159 | Submission Open
Keywords: oral health promotion; caries; periodontitis; fluoride; oral health literacy; oral health prevention
Clinical Management of Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open
Keywords: osteoarthritis; surgery; therapy; regeneration; prevention; rehabilitation; drug development; biomechanics
Food Safety and Human Health: Tackling New Problems After the COVID-19 Pandemic submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open
Keywords: food safety; public health; COVID-19 pandemic; food insecurity; nutritional health; foodborne diseases; post-pandemic recovery; health inequities; supply chain disruption; risk communication
Physical Activity and Chronic Pain Management submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic musculoskeletal pain; physical activity; exercise therapy; social barriers; lifestyle interventions; biopsychosocial model; rehabilitation; quality of life; digital health; telerehabilitation
Psychotherapy and Counselling: Promoting Wellness and Recovery
edited by and Silvia Andreassi
submission deadline 1 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 220 | Submission Open
Keywords: psychological well-being; mental health promotion; counselling; psychotherapy; personal resources; resilience; intervention effectiveness
The Impact of Novel Technologies on Imaging Field
edited by Maria Ricci
submission deadline 1 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open
Keywords: imaging; nuclear medicine; AI; radiomics; radiology
Promoting the Health of Caregivers: Addressing Physical, Psychosocial, and Spiritual Well-Being Across Acute and Chronic Care Settings
edited by Thalia Bellali
submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1640 | Submission Open
Keywords: formal and informal caregiving; caregiver health and resilience; holistic well-being; burnout; compassion fatigue; and physical fatigue; palliative and acute care; neuromuscular disorders and disabilities; caregiver support interventions; nursing; allied health; and family caregivers
One Life, One Health: Advances in Therapeutic Strategies for Chronic Patients
edited by Ana Teixeira, , and Vera Almeida
submission deadline 7 Apr 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 19230 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic disease; psychosocial factors; mental health; economic impact; intervention; therapeutic strategies; multidisciplinary treatment; therapeutic adherence; polymedication; adverse events
Healthcare for Migrants and Minorities
edited by Hideomi Yamada and
submission deadline 7 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5096 | Submission Open
Keywords: language barriers; emigrants and immigrants; migrant health; minority health; global health; non-national patients; foreigners; social determinants of health; health equity; racial disparities
Epidemiology and Public Health Surveillance: Exploring New Perspectives and Improving Healthcare Outcomes
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submission deadline 7 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2776 | Submission Open
Keywords: epidemiology; infectious diseases; noncommunicable diseases; public health; surveillance; risk factors; disease etiology; disease control; prevention strategy; policy impact
Understanding the Mental Health Burden of Trauma and Chronic Stress
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submission deadline 7 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 947 | Submission Open
Keywords: trauma; chronic stress; PTSD; depression; anxiety disorder
Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Child and Adolescent Resilience and Chronic Stress
edited by and Dilan Aksoy
submission deadline 7 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 231 | Submission Open
Keywords: resilience; chronic stress; children and adolescents; biopsychosocial adaptation; multidisciplinary approaches; socio-emotional development; chronic stress in childhood
Pelvic Floor Health and Care submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10603 | Submission Open
Keywords: anal incontinence; pelvic floor dysfunction; urogynecology; pelvic organ prolapse; pelvic floor surgery; obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI); overactive bladder; urinary incontinence; pelvic pain
Health and Social Care Policy—2nd Edition submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5632 | Submission Open
Keywords: quality improvement strategies in health and social care; health and social care needs assessments; health; safety; and wellbeing; quality of care; transformational leadership in healthcare services; vulnerable social groups; health literacy and health education; mental health; empowerment strategies; IT in health and social care; self-management; evidence-based practice and policies; policy making in health and social care services; evaluation of services; deep learning and evaluation strategies; advanced learning and teaching in health and social care sciences; transformational education; technological advancements and healthcare innovation; technological initiatives and digital health tools; technological challenges in health and social care
Yoga and Mindfulness Interventions for Health and Well-Being in Different Populations
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submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1371 | Submission Open
Keywords: emotions; mental health; yoga-based strategies; mindfulness-based strategies; well-being
Management and Nursing Strategy for Patients with Pain submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 15185 | Submission Open
Keywords: pain assessment; nursing interventions; multidisciplinary care; chronic pain management; acute pain management; patient-centered care; pharmacological techniques; non-pharmacological techniques; emotional support; psychosocial aspects; gender disparities; quality of life; pain intensity scales; complementary therapies; healthcare outcomes
Contemporary Surgical Trends and Management submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9235 | Submission Open
Keywords: surgery; pediatric surgery; urology; biomarkers and prognostic factors; surgical infections; surgical techniques; minimally invasive surgery; robotic surgery; transplant surgery
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