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Physical Activity Intervention for Non-Communicable Diseases
edited by Karah Dring
submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1735 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical activity; exercise; children; older adults; health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)
Exercise Interventions for Cardiovascular Health: Optimizing Prevention, Rehabilitation and Long-Term Outcomes submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 88 | Submission Open
Keywords: exercise interventions; cardiovascular health; cardiac rehabilitation; physical activity; disease prevention; exercise physiology; cardiovascular adaptation; lifestyle modification; chronic disease management; long-term outcomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health and Preventive Medicine)
The Promotion of Healthcare: A Challenge for Health Professionals and Educators
edited by Silvia Gattino and
submission deadline 12 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open
Keywords: healthcare; well-being; action research; gender awareness; public system; clinical skills training; health promotion; inclusive healthcare; respectful healthcare
(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Organizations, Systems, and Providers)
Health Care Professionals' Role in Developing Quality and Patient Safety
edited by
submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4004 | Submission Open
Keywords: patient safety; quality management; safety culture; patient involvement; safety outcomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Quality, Patient Safety, and Self-care Management)
Progress in Clinical Neuropsychology and Neurorehabilitation
edited by
submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1322 | Submission Open
Keywords: clinical neuropsychology; neurorehabilitation; stroke; traumatic brain injury (TBI); concussion; multiple sclerosis (MS); epilepsy; Parkinson’ s disease (PD); spasticity; spinal cord injuries; movement disorders; neuromuscular diseases; amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS); neurological disorders; Alzheimer’ s disease (AD); children; older patients
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Care)
Artificial Intelligence Chatbots and Mental Health submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 859 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; chatbots; mental health; attitudes; education; interventions; scales; measurement; ethical issues
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare)
Global Epidemiology for Blood Pressure and Hypertension
edited by
submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 476 | Submission Open
Keywords: hypertension blood pressure; global epidemiology; prevalence; incidence; risk factors; genetic determinants; environmental factors; lifestyle factors; socioeconomic influences; public health interventions; regional differences; cultural insights; prevention strategies; management strategies; innovative research; digital health
Integrative Interventions in Geropsychology
edited by
submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 98 | Submission Open
Keywords: integrative interventions; geropsychology; aging; mental health; cognitive– behavioural; mindfulness-based approach; lifestyle modification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health and Psychosocial Well-being)
Community-Engaged Interventions for Health Equity: Implementation and Impact submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open
Keywords: health equity; population health; community health; community engagement; healthcare
(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Organizations, Systems, and Providers)
Challenges and Opportunities for Nurses in Modern Clinical Practice
edited by
submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open
Keywords: nursing practice; workforce challenges; professional development; resilience; innovation in nursing; digital health; leadership; communication; interprofessional collaboration; patient-centered care; quality improvement; ethics; evidence-based practice; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Organizations, Systems, and Providers)
Health Promotion, Health Behaviors, and Preventive Care: Multi-Level Educational Approaches submission deadline 16 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open
Keywords: health education; health literacy; patient education; health promotion; digital health; e-health; healthcare training; educational interventions; preventive care; community health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health and Preventive Medicine)
Nursing and Rehabilitation for Patients with Chronic Conditions and Disabilities
edited by , Christoph De Oliveira Käppler, and
submission deadline 17 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable development indicators; health equity; diversity; equity; inclusion; chronic disease; neurology; social vulnerability; health vulnerability; caregivers /family caregivers/informal caregivers; rehabilitation; rehabilitation nursing; nursing; adaptation; psychological; coping strategies; patient safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)
Strengthening Midwifery Care for Maternal and Newborn Health
edited by and Xiu Zhu
submission deadline 18 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open
Keywords: midwifery care; maternal health; newborn health; respectful maternity care; evidence-based practice; health policy; workforce; digital health; continuity of care
(This special issue belongs to the Section Women’s and Children’s Health)
Implementing Context-Aware Models for Real-World Clinical and Administrative Decision Making
edited by
submission deadline 18 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open
Keywords: clinical decision support systems (CDSS); explainable artificial intelligence (XAI); translational health informatics; predictive analytics; multimodal data fusion; context-aware decision making
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare)
Chronic Disease Management and Prevention Through Healthy Habits in the Entire Population submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6818 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; dietary habits; lifestyle medicine; public health; health promotion; physical activity and nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)
Health Supervision and Promotion in the Era of Complex Data submission deadline 24 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 211 | Submission Open
Keywords: big data; public health; health policies; digital health; artificial intelligence
Innovative Interventions to Improve Access to Care for Vulnerable Populations and Reduce Health Disparities
edited by and Kendall Moody
submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 450 | Submission Open
Keywords: healthcare access; health disparities; social determinants of health; interdisciplinary research; innovative care models; culturally competent care; health communication; emerging technologies
A Multi-Perspective Study on the Psychological Health of Children and Adolescents
edited by and Giulia Raimondi
submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 385 | Submission Open
Keywords: psychological well-being; mental health; protective and risk factors; psychometric assessment; developmental trajectories; students’ psychological well-being; mental health interventions; resilience; social support; disadvantaged and vulnerable children and adolescents
Comprehensive Intervention in People with Disabilities submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open
Keywords: disability care; integrated intervention; rehabilitation; health promotion; multidisciplinary approach; inclusive healthcare
Digital Health Innovations in Caregiver Support and Empowerment: From Artificial Intelligence to Telehealth
edited by Teresa Martins and
submission deadline 27 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open
Keywords: caregivers; telemedicine; mobile health units; artificial intelligence; remote monitoring; health education; health technology; smart homes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Digital Health Technologies)
Preventive and Management Strategies in Modern Obstetrics submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 12862 | Submission Open
Keywords: prevention; management; complications; obstetrics; maternal– fetal medicine
Coping with Emotional Distress
edited by María del Sequeros Pedroso-Chaparro and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7283 | Submission Open
Keywords: anxiety; depression; emotional distress; coping mechanisms; mental health; resilience; stress; suicide
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health and Psychosocial Well-being)
From Evidence-Based Practice to Knowledge Translation in Nursing Care
edited by Arianna Magon and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5077 | Submission Open
Keywords: knowledge translation; evidence-based practice; nursing care; patient-reported outcomes; healthcare quality; clinical risk management; health literacy; nursing competencies; comparative effectiveness; care pathways
Music Therapy and Physical Activity in Neurological Diseases submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4094 | Submission Open
Keywords: music therapy; music-based interventions; rehabilitation; physical exercise; neurological diseases
Job Stress, Physical and Mental Well-Being Among Workers submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2361 | Submission Open
Keywords: occupational health; ergonomics; injury prevention; Industry 4.0; Industry 5.0; technostress; advanced technologies; physical health; mental health; resilience; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health and Psychosocial Well-being)
Innovative Approaches in Preventing and Controlling Healthcare-Associated Infections: Emerging Challenges in Nursing Care
edited by and Teresa Neves
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1376 | Submission Open
Keywords: healthcare-associated infections; infection control; infection prevention; patient safety; quality of healthcare; healthcare professionals; medical devices; health students; innovation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Quality, Patient Safety, and Self-care Management)
Innovations in Sports Injury Prevention and Physical Rehabilitation submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 242 | Submission Open
Keywords: sports injury prevention; physical rehabilitation; physiotherapy; sports medicine; neuromuscular training; motor control and motor imagery; biomechanics and movement analysis; pain management in athletes; technology-assisted rehabilitation; return-to-sport strategies
Enhancing Communication in Clinical Practice for Better Care
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open
Keywords: health communication; health services delivery; medical informatics/health informatics; telemedicine and digital health; health information quality; health information accuracy; population health and patient outcomes; clinical communication processes; provider– patient communication; communication in prevention; diagnosis; treatment; and rehabilitation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Quality, Patient Safety, and Self-care Management)
Mental Health in Workplace
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open
Keywords: mental health; burnout; emotional labour; coping; occupational labour; occupational burnout
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health and Psychosocial Well-being)
Patient Safety in Healthcare: Innovative Models and Management Solutions
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open
Keywords: patient safety; preventable harm; adverse events; safety indicators; systems redesign; leadership; safety culture; human factors; technology-enabled safety; high-reliability organizations; implementation science
(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Quality, Patient Safety, and Self-care Management)
The Role of Physical Exercises in Students’ Health
edited by , Pedro Alexandre Duarte-Mendes, and Ricardo Minhalma
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open
Keywords: exercise; health promotion; well-being; educational settings; school-based interventions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health and Preventive Medicine)
Integrating Prevention Strategies and Health Promotion in Substance Addiction
edited by Kristen Emory
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 21 | Submission Open
Keywords: prevention; health promotion; substance use disorder; addiction; dependency; dependence; alcohol; tobacco; drugs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health and Preventive Medicine)
Physical Activity and Fitness in the Health Promotion of Children and Adolescents submission deadline 1 Dec 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8122 | Submission Open
Keywords: health interventions from the educational field; physical education and health; new trends in physical education and healthy sports; new methodologies in physical education; physical; mental; and emotional health
Occupational Therapy, Geographic Disparities, and Digital Healthcare submission deadline 1 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 363 | Submission Open
Keywords: occupational therapy; geographic disparities; healthcare equity; digital healthcare; telehealth
Digital Games to Facilitate Well-Being, Mental and Physical Health: Theory, Practice, and Evaluation
edited by
submission deadline 1 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital games; game-based interventions; well-being promotion; mental health; physical health; exergames; therapeutic games; gamification for health; serious games; health-related outcomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Digital Health Technologies)
Human–Computer Interaction and Intelligent Computing for Medical Devices: Clinical Applications and Healthcare Outcomes
edited by and Gener José Avilés Rodríguez
submission deadline 8 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open
Keywords: human– computer interaction (HCI); intelligent computing; digital health technologies; medical device design and usability; patient-centered care; healthcare accessibility and equity; precision medicine and personalized healthcare; clinical decision support systems; healthcare data analytics and AI; user-centered design; wearable and ambient monitoring systems; preventive healthcare and public health; interoperability in healthcare systems; health technology innovation; sustainable and inclusive healthcare systems
Challenges and Innovations in Nursing Management Within Modern Healthcare Systems submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open
Keywords: evidence-based nursing; nursing care; cardiovascular disease; emergency; infection; risk management; public health; acute and critical care nursing; patient safety and quality of care; nursing education and professional development; interprofessional collaboration; community and public health nursing
Mental Health and Depression in Dementia submission deadline 11 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open
Keywords: dementia; depression; mental health; cognitive impairment; neuropsychiatric symptoms and behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD); quality of life; caregiver burden; psychosocial interventions and pharmacological treatments; early diagnosis and risk factors; aging and mental health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health and Psychosocial Well-being)
Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Health: Advances in Prevention, Diagnosis, Therapeutic Strategies, and Rehabilitation
edited by Raquel Sánchez Rodríguez
submission deadline 11 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open
Keywords: foot and ankle disorders; biomechanics; diagnostic techniques; therapeutic interventions; rehabilitation; podiatric medicine; musculoskeletal function
Informatics in Healthcare Outcomes
edited by
submission deadline 12 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open
Keywords: healthcare; outcome; management; informatics; AI/ML
Health Equity and People-Centered Systems: Meeting Needs and Creating Opportunities for Diverse Communities
edited by
submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7205 | Submission Open
Keywords: health equity; people-centered care; patient-centered care; social determinants of health; health disparities; community engagement; cultural competence; cultural sensitivity; policy
Digital Health in Symptom Science Research
edited by , and Silvia Belloni
submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2051 | Submission Open
Keywords: symptom science; digital health; chronic disease management; artificial intelligence; machine learning; patient engagement; self-management tools; remote monitoring; interdisciplinary healthcare; personalized medicine
Nursing, Coaching, Oncology and Chronic Diseases: Future Insights and Perspectives
edited by and Karen Avino
submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1079 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic disease; coaching; nursing; oncology
Cross-Disciplinary Approaches to Advancing Child Health and Well-Being
edited by and Miriam Catalina González Afonso
submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open
Keywords: child health; child well-being; pediatric public health; social determinants of health; healthcare delivery and integrated care; pediatric mental and behavioral health; digital health and telemedicine; health equity; vulnerable child populations; preventive healthcare and early detection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Women’s and Children’s Health)
From Pain to Gain: A Multidisciplinary Pathway to Recovery, Resilience, and Vitality
edited by Bohdanna Zazulak
submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open
Keywords: pain management; rehabilitation; exercise therapy; functional recovery; biopsychosocial model; integrated care; physical therapy; lifestyle modification; quality of life; health behavior
(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Quality, Patient Safety, and Self-care Management)
Measuring What Matters: Patient-Centered Outcomes in Research and Practice
edited by and Rowida Mohamed
submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open
Keywords: patient-reported outcomes (PROs); ePRO systems; psychometric evaluation; measure development; clinical decision-making; patient engagement and co-design; health system integration; methodological innovations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Quality, Patient Safety, and Self-care Management)
Substance Use and Mental Health Challenges During Uncertain Times: Weathering the Storm
edited by Nisha Beharie and Rebecca Linn-Walton
submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open
Keywords: substance use; mental health; harm reduction; political climate; healthcare policy
Innovative Approaches to Childhood Obesity Prevention: Behavioral, Environmental and Digital Health Strategies submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 32 | Submission Open
Keywords: childhood obesity prevention; maternal and child health; feeding practices; nutrition education; early childhood environments; digital health interventions; virtual reality in health promotion; community-based prevention; health behavior theory
(This special issue belongs to the Section Women’s and Children’s Health)
Integrative and Complementary Medicine in Healthcare: Practice, Research, and Innovation submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open
Keywords: integrative medicine; complementary therapies; auricular therapy; evidence-based ICM; chronic disease management; herbal medicine; mind– body practices; health policy integration; AI in healthcare; systematic reviews
Advancing Health and Social Care in Community Settings
edited by Julie Doherty
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open
Keywords: community-based care; homecare; life limiting conditions; quality of life; palliative care; support needs; family carers
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