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One Life, One Health: Advances in Therapeutic Strategies for Chronic Patients

edited by Ana Teixeira,

Maria Teresa Herdeiro

Sandra Torres

and Vera Almeida

submission deadline 7 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8797 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic disease; psychosocial factors; mental health; economic impact; intervention; therapeutic strategies; multidisciplinary treatment; therapeutic adherence; polymedication; adverse events

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)

Epidemiology and Public Health Surveillance: Exploring New Perspectives and Improving Healthcare Outcomes

edited by

Vladimir Vuković

submission deadline 7 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open

Keywords: epidemiology; infectious diseases; noncommunicable diseases; public health; surveillance; risk factors; disease etiology; disease control; prevention strategy; policy impact

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Factors and Global Health)

Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Child and Adolescent Resilience and Chronic Stress

edited by

Wassilis Kassis

and Dilan Aksoy

submission deadline 7 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open

Keywords: resilience; chronic stress; children and adolescents; biopsychosocial adaptation; multidisciplinary approaches; socio-emotional development; chronic stress in childhood

(This special issue belongs to the Section School Health)

Understanding the Mental Health Burden of Trauma and Chronic Stress

edited by

Roel Van Overmeire

submission deadline 7 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open

Keywords: trauma; chronic stress; PTSD; depression; anxiety disorder

Pelvic Floor Health and Care

edited by

Matteo Frigerio

and

Yoav Baruch

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4446 | 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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Women's Health Care)

Health and Social Care Policy—2nd Edition

edited by

Sofia Koukouli

and

Areti Stavropoulou

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1160 | 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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Policy)

Yoga and Mindfulness Interventions for Health and Well-Being in Different Populations

edited by

Selenia Di Fronso

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open

Keywords: emotions; mental health; yoga-based strategies; mindfulness-based strategies; well-being

Management and Nursing Strategy for Patients with Pain

edited by

Manuel Pabón-Carrasco

, Samuel Vilar-Palomo,

Aurora Castro-Mendez

and

Rocío Cáceres-Matos

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7868 | 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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nursing)

Contemporary Surgical Trends and Management

edited by

Zenon Pogorelić

and

Marko Bašković

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4081 | Submission Open

Keywords: surgery; pediatric surgery; urology; biomarkers and prognostic factors; surgical infections; surgical techniques; minimally invasive surgery; robotic surgery; transplant surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Perioperative Care)

Adherence in Health and Rehabilitation Interventions: Advances, Innovations, and Outcomes

edited by Julie J. Keysor

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 923 | Submission Open

Keywords: adherence; rehabilitation; health and wellness; behavior change; compliance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety)

Novel Therapeutic and Diagnostic Strategies for Oral Diseases

edited by

Antonio Romano

and

Fausto Fiori

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 896 | Submission Open

Keywords: photodynamic therapy; intraoral ultrasound; fractal analysis; liquid biopsy; the oral microbiome; optical coherence tomography; reflectance confocal microscopy

Emerging Infectious Diseases: Challenges and Innovative Responses

edited by

Maria Pokorska-Śpiewak

and

Carlo Bieńkowski

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open

Keywords: infectious diseases; epidemics; bacterial infections; viral infections; antimicrobial treatment; antibiotics; antiviral drugs

Multidisciplinary Approaches to Chronic Disease Management

edited by Ana Fernandez-Araque and

Zoraida Verde Rello

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic disease management; pain control; interprofessional interventions; quality of life; patient-reported outcomes; multidisciplinary interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)

Surgical Innovations and New Technologies for Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders

edited by

Antonio Moffa

and

Manuele Casale

submission deadline 28 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1155 | Submission Open

Keywords: sleep apnea; snoring; sleep-related breathing disorders; new technologies; surgical innovations; myofunctional therapy; positional therapy; mandibular advancement device and multimodality treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)

Integrated Care Services for Cerebral Palsy: Multidisciplinary Approaches, Challenges, and Emerging Solutions

edited by

Sofia Santos

Martim Santos

and André Oliveira

submission deadline 29 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open

Keywords: cerebral palsy; multidisciplinary care; healthcare systems and services

Contemporary Oral and Dental Health Care: Issues and Challenges

edited by

Mauro Henrique Nogueira Guimarães de Abreu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8757 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental health care; oral health; epidemiology; dental public health; oral hygiene

Impact of Social Connections on Well-Being of Older Adults

edited by

Lixia Yang

and Kateryna Metersky

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3831 | Submission Open

Keywords: social connection; social engagement; social support; wellbeing; health; aging; older adults

(This special issue belongs to the Section Community Care)

Research on Health-Related Quality of Life and Well-Being Among Older People

edited by

Victor Manuel Mendoza-Nuñez

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3776 | Submission Open

Keywords: ageing and older people; ageism and quality of life; gender and well-being; social support networks and well-being; self-perception of health and well-being; reasons for living and well-being; healthy lifestyle and quality of life; menopause/andropause and quality of life; ICTs and quality of life; public politics and well-being

(This special issue belongs to the Section Community Care)

Health Promotion to Improve Health Outcomes and Health Quality

edited by

Zaida Charepe

and

Fernanda Loureiro

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2702 | Submission Open

Keywords: hope; health vulnerability; uncertainty; health promotion; healthy people programs

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Assessments)

Exploring the Burden on the Healthcare Service Sector Arising from Occupational Injury and Psychological Distress Caused by Poor Work Environments

edited by Kimberly J. Jinnett

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1948 | Submission Open

Keywords: occupational injury; psychological distress; occupational health and safety; healthcare management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety)

Physical and Mental Health Interactions: An Integral Approach to a Bidirectional Relationship

edited by

Athanassios Tselebis

Argyro Pachi

and

Ioannis Ilias

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1872 | Submission Open

Keywords: mental health; physical health; psychiatric disorders; physical illness; physical and mental health comorbidity; behavioral medicine; psychological well-being; health behaviors; health psychology; consultation-liaison psychiatry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety)

Virtual Reality in Mental Health

edited by Harry Qin and

Kapo Wong

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1739 | Submission Open

Keywords: virtual reality; mental health; assessment; treatment; rehabilitation; social work; nursing; qualitative studies; randomized controlled trials

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

Smart Medicine for Older Adults

edited by Zhe He

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1095 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart medicine; aging; older adults; artificial intelligence (AI); machine learning; telemedicine; remote monitoring; wearable technology; assistive technology; big data analytics; predictive modeling; electronic health records (EHR); digital health; cognitive health; patient engagement; independence; smart home technologies; geriatric care; health informatics; personalized medicine; chronic disease management; aging population; health outcomes; quality of life

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

Diabetes Care and Weight Control: Challenges and Prospects

edited by

Deiana Roman

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 374 | 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)

Social Functioning Determinants of the Clinical Course and Outcomes of Autism Spectrum Disorder

edited by Lacey Chetcuti and Mirko Uljarevic

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 314 | Submission Open

Keywords: autism; social functioning; social-communication; social understanding; social motivation; heterogeneity; clinical prediction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Assessments)

Advances in Ageing Care: Spotlight on the Role of Physical Activity

edited by

Duarte Henriques-Neto

and

Alex Barreto de Lima

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 308 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical activity; physical exercise; physical fitness; ageing

Long-Term Outcome of Anesthesia and Surgery

edited by

Krzysztof Laudanski

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 286 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety)

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 62 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pain Management)

Health Care Ethics Research

edited by Benjamín Herreros Ruiz-Valdepeñas

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open

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

New Tools and Technologies in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care

edited by

Daniele Orso

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open

Keywords: emergency medicine; emergency critical care; new medical technologies; telemedicine; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Critical Care)

Well-Being of Healthcare Professionals: New Insights After COVID-19

edited by

Maria Antoniadou

and

Polyxeni Mangoulia

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 22 | Submission Open

Keywords: healthcare professionals; professional well-being; post-pandemic recovery; burnout; compassion fatigue; secondary traumatic stress; resilience in healthcare; mental health support; staff well-being; occupational stress; work– life balance; sustainable healthcare careers; emotional regulation; reflective practice; value-based leadership; coaching in healthcare; coaching in dentistry; coaching in nursing; leadership for well-being; organizational support; quality of life in healthcare; digital mental health tools; compassion satisfaction; team dynamics in healthcare; health systems; workforce sustainability

Bridging the Gap in Nephrology Nursing: Addressing the Growing Burden of Chronic Kidney Disease

edited by

Gillie Gabay

and

Iddo Ben-Dov

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 8 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic kidney disease; nephrology nursing; nephrology and value-based healthcare; patient-centered care for renal patients; multidisciplinary models of care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety)

Data Analytics in the Context of Value-Based Healthcare

edited by

Jonas Wolf

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 3 | 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

Outdoor and Nature Therapy

edited by

Jesper Dahlgaard

submission deadline 1 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 30538 | 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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Factors and Global Health)

Promoting Children’s Health Through Movement Behavior

edited by

Hyunshik Kim

and

Jiameng Ma

submission deadline 1 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1970 | Submission Open

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

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 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Preventive Medicine)

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 | Viewed by 11 | 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 | Viewed by 27 | 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 Health Care)

Recurrent and Emerging Diseases—a Challenge for Prevention and Healthcare

edited by

Anna Garus-Pakowska

and

Joanna Chrobak-Bień

submission deadline 9 May 2026 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Preventive Medicine)

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

edited by Lídia Susana Mendes Moutinho, Patrício Costa and

Olga Maria Martins de Sousa Valentim

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 15221 | 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 Health Assessments)

Anesthesia, Pain Management, and Intensive Care in Oncologic Surgery

edited by

Ángel Becerra-Bolaños

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1493 | 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 Critical Care)

Nursing Care in the ICU—2nd Edition

edited by

Christina Alexopoulou

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 392 | 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 Critical Care)

Clinical Management of Chronic Pain in Older People

edited by

Phyo Kyaw Myint

and

Carrie Stewart

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 60 | 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 Pain Management)

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 | Viewed by 19 | 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

Research on Health Literacy and Health Promotion in Healthcare

edited by

Jovana Todorović

submission deadline 11 May 2026 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open

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

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 1131 | 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 | Viewed by 7 | 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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2474 | 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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety)

Exercise Science and Health Promotion

edited by

Weiyun Chen

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 334 | 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 Preventive Medicine)

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 12 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)

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