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Understanding the Mental Health Burden of Trauma and Chronic Stress
edited by
submission deadline 7 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open
Keywords: trauma; chronic stress; PTSD; depression; anxiety disorder
Pelvic Floor Health and Care submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5884 | 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 submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2307 | 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
submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 110 | 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 9839 | 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 submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5705 | 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 1186 | 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 submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1108 | 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 submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 125 | 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
submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 110 | 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)
Veteran and Family Mental Health
edited by Kimberly Ritchie and
submission deadline 16 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open
Keywords: veteran mental health; military families; PTSD; moral injury; caregiver burden; culturally responsive care; health service delivery; trauma-informed care; suicide prevention; equity-deserving populations
Surgical Innovations and New Technologies for Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders submission deadline 28 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1509 | 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 , and André Oliveira
submission deadline 29 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 553 | Submission Open
Keywords: cerebral palsy; multidisciplinary care; healthcare systems and services
Contemporary Oral and Dental Health Care: Issues and Challenges submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 11390 | Submission Open
Keywords: dental health care; oral health; epidemiology; dental public health; oral hygiene
Health Promotion to Improve Health Outcomes and Health Quality submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6164 | Submission Open
Keywords: hope; health vulnerability; uncertainty; health promotion; healthy people programs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Assessments)
Impact of Social Connections on Well-Being of Older Adults
edited by and Kateryna Metersky
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5846 | 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 submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5577 | 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)
Depression: Recognizing and Addressing Mental Health Challenges
edited by , and Elisabete Alves
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3647 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic diseases; depression; interventions; health-related outcomes; mental health; nursing; life course; patient-centered care; quality of life; psychotherapy
Physical and Mental Health Interactions: An Integral Approach to a Bidirectional Relationship submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2791 | 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)
Medication Therapy Management in Healthcare submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2631 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic kidney disease; medication appropriateness index; medication regimen complexity index; the elderly
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medication Management)
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 2487 | 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)
Virtual Reality in Mental Health
edited by Harry Qin and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2395 | 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)
Health Education and Prevention: New Healthcare Perspectives for Emerging Challenges
edited by Juliana Cassol Spanemberg
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2077 | Submission Open
Keywords: community health promotion; health equity; digital health technologies; health literacy; patient-centered care; disease prevention; pandemic preparedness; multidisciplinary approaches; preventive strategies; sustainable health systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Preventive Medicine)
Smart Medicine for Older Adults
edited by Zhe He
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1733 | 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)
Comprehensive Health for the LGBTQ+ Community submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1731 | Submission Open
Keywords: LGBTQ+; health disparities; mental health of the LGBTQ+ community; somatic health of the LGBTQ+ community; health inequalities; HIV/AIDS; sexual orientation; gender identity; stigma; access to healthcare
(This special issue belongs to the Section Community Care)
The Influence of Social Media on Health Behavior
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 943 | Submission Open
Keywords: social media; behavior change; adolescents; adults; interventions
Stress, Traumatic Events and Political Violence: Implications for Mental Health Care
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 642 | Submission Open
Keywords: political violence; armed conflict; mental health; stress; displacement and refugees; conflict-affected populations; torture; detention; or imprisonment; help-seeking behavior and stigma; traumatic events; post-traumatic stress (PTSD)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Assessments)
Diabetes Care and Weight Control: Challenges and Prospects
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 408 | 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)
Advances in Ageing Care: Spotlight on the Role of Physical Activity submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 371 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical activity; physical exercise; physical fitness; ageing
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 351 | Submission Open
Keywords: autism; social functioning; social-communication; social understanding; social motivation; heterogeneity; clinical prediction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Assessments)
Long-Term Outcome of Anesthesia and Surgery submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 329 | 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)
Well-Being of Healthcare Professionals: New Insights After COVID-19 submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 116 | 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
Health Care Ethics Research
edited by Benjamín Herreros Ruiz-Valdepeñas
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 86 | 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 78 | 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)
New Tools and Technologies in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open
Keywords: emergency medicine; emergency critical care; new medical technologies; telemedicine; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Critical Care)
Continuous Quality Improvement and Patient Safety in Healthcare
edited by Antonio Giulio De Belvis
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open
Keywords: continuous quality improvement; patient safety; value-based healthcare; outcome measurement; clinical performance evaluation; patient satisfaction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety)
Bridging the Gap in Nephrology Nursing: Addressing the Growing Burden of Chronic Kidney Disease
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 58 | 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
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 36 | 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
Chronic Illness, Diversity, and Cultural Competence submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic illness; diversity; cultural competence; health outcomes; treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)
Physical Activity, Healthy Lifestyle and Well-Being Across the Lifespan: Second Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 20 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical activity; exercise; health; healthy lifestyle; well-being; quality of life; sedentary behaviour; behaviour regulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Assessments)
Health and Wellbeing in Long-Term Care Facilities: Multidimensional Strategies for Quality Care submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 10 | Submission Open
Keywords: long-term care facilities (LTCFs); healthcare facilities; safety; well-being; patient-centered; strategies; built environment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Community Care)
Outdoor and Nature Therapy
edited by
submission deadline 1 May 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 32103 | 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 and
submission deadline 1 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2905 | 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
submission deadline 1 May 2026 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI in mental healthcare; affective computing; biosignal processing in healthcare; facial expression; wearable sensors; brain– computer interface; human– computer interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence in Medicine)
The Impact of Physical Inactivity on Children’s Health: The Current Status of Children’s Physical Condition, Influencing Variables and Future Implications submission deadline 1 May 2026 | Viewed by 105 | 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) submission deadline 2 May 2026 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open
Keywords: patient-reported outcome measures; patient-reported experience measures; validity; reliability; responsiveness
Diagnosis and Therapeutic Advances in Endometriosis submission deadline 5 May 2026 | Viewed by 143 | 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 submission deadline 9 May 2026 | Viewed by 72 | 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
submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 18706 | 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 submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2008 | 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)
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