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Healthcare for Sexual Minority Populations
edited by Rusi Jaspal
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2844 | Submission Open
Keywords: LGBT; sexual minorities; health inequalities; health promotion; health interventions; healthcare; minority stress; sexuality; cultural competence
Physical Exercise in Chronic Diseases: Assessment, Implementation and Effectiveness submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2565 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical exercise; chronic diseases; diagnostic; prevention; rehabilitation; effectiveness
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)
Improving Care for At-Risk Populations
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2392 | Submission Open
Keywords: public health and epidemiology; health promotion and education; global health; medicine; nursing; psychology and psychiatry; social work; occupational and physical therapy; nutrition
Challenges and Interventions for Frailty Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2051 | Submission Open
Keywords: frailty; older adults; interdisciplinary approach; preventive strategies; integrated care
(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health and Preventive Medicine)
Ensuring Health Equity: Cultural Competence and Social Determinants in Migrant Care submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1752 | Submission Open
Keywords: health equity; cultural competence; social determinants of health; migration and health; cultural diversity; healthcare; intercultural care; social justice; structural barriers
Prevention and Management of Chronic Diseases: Second Edition
edited by Jolanta Magdalena Walusiak-Skorupa and Dominik Olejniczak
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1606 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic diseases; civilization diseases; health promotion; public health; prophylaxis; health management; quality of life
(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health and Preventive Medicine)
AI-Enabled Digital Health Technologies for Patient-Centered Care and Sustainable Systems
edited by Ricky Leung and Chi Ho Li
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1524 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence- and IoT-enabled digital health; patient-centered care and service integration; health system sustainability and resilience; digital transformation of health organizations; urban health infrastructure and smart cities; evaluation and measurement frameworks for digital health; governance, accountability and risk management of AI; organizational capabilities and implementation processes; responsible and explainable AI in health care; mixed-methods, design science and implementation research
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare)
Long-Term Outcome of Anesthesia and Surgery submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1513 | Submission Open
Keywords: anesthesiology; surgery; long term; outcome; cognition; degenerative processes; prognostication; aging
Artificial Intelligence and Public Health: From Predictive Models to Preventive Actions
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1365 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; public health; health systems; machine learning; predictive models; disease surveillance; digital health; health promotion; health equity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health and Preventive Medicine)
Holistic Approaches to Aging in Place: Health, Safety, and Community—2nd Edition
edited by and Carolyn Horne
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1361 | Submission Open
Keywords: independent living; smart home technology; caregiver support; behavioral health in older adults; lifestyle modification for seniors; home safety for seniors; risk assessment; functioning assessment; cognition assessment; injury prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health and Preventive Medicine)
Bridging Psychiatry and Medicine: Multispecialty Perspectives submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1274 | Submission Open
Keywords: psychiatry; multispecialty care; consultation–liaison psychiatry; integrated clinical care; mental health in medicine; psychosomatic medicine; neuropsychiatry; behavioral health; interdisciplinary care
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health and Psychosocial Well-being)
Data Analytics in the Context of Value-Based Healthcare
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1267 | 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
Cancer Prognosis and Survivorship: Integrating Nursing, Medicine, and Psychosocial Care submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 924 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer prognosis; survivorship; oncology nursing; psychosocial care; integrated care; patient-centered care; quality of life; symptom management; interdisciplinary oncology; long-term outcomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Quality, Patient Safety, and Self-care Management)
Remote Monitoring and Digital Intervention in Heart Failure
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 847 | Submission Open
Keywords: heart failure; remote monitoring; digital health; telemedicine; wearable devices; artificial intelligence; digital biomarkers; mHealth
(This special issue belongs to the Section Digital Health Technologies)
Health and Wellbeing Strategy Evaluation
edited by and Annalisa Banzi
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 676 | Submission Open
Keywords: wellbeing; culture; health; psychology; life; public health strategy; preventative health; health promotion; European health agenda; stress
(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health and Preventive Medicine)
Improving the Health and Well-Being of Groups of Workers Experiencing Work Disparities: Second Edition
edited by Lynn Shaw
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 637 | Submission Open
Keywords: occupational health outcomes, services and education; work rehabilitation outcomes, services and education; access to health services; social determinants of health; worker health and wellbeing; health system policies; decent work in healthcare; equitable access to health care work; health and wellbeing at work; workplace organizational health; occupational science
Targeted Surgery and Artificial Intelligence in Personalized Medicine and Robotic Surgery: Current Challenges and Future Prospects submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 520 | Submission Open
Keywords: precision surgery; robotic-assisted surgery; theranostics; computer vision; personalized treatments; artificial intelligence in surgery; surgical data science; digital ecosystems; cross-functional collaboration
Cardiac Surgery and Cardiovascular Imaging: Advancing Precision Through Multidisciplinary Collaboration
edited by and Victor Raicea
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 503 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiovascular imaging; cardiac surgery; vascular surgery; artificial intelligence
Emerging Technologies and New Paradigms of Patient Care: The Future of Nursing
edited by Sara Jayousi and Chiara Barchielli
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 408 | Submission Open
Keywords: nursing innovation; digital health; patient-centered care; artificial intelligence; telehealth; healthcare quality; emerging technologies; implementation science
Physiotherapy and Physical Therapy in Modern Rehabilitation
edited by , , Ricardo Medrano-De-La-Fuente and Ignacio Hernando-Garijo
submission deadline 7 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2353 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical therapy; manual therapy; musculoskeletal disorders; chronic pain; physiotherapy; rehabilitation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Care)
Physical Medicine Therapies for Human Health, Function, and Quality of Life submission deadline 9 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3225 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical medicine; therapeutic modalities; electrotherapy (TENS and related techniques); phototherapy/laser therapy; ultrasound therapy; vibration therapy/deep oscillation; pain management with physical medicine therapies; functional recovery; quality of life (QoL); rehabilitation; spa therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Quality, Patient Safety, and Self-care Management)
The Science of Family Nursing—Advancing Health Across Contexts
edited by
submission deadline 9 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2018 | Submission Open
Keywords: family nursing; family support; family nursing theory; family function; family relations; family assessment; family intervention; transcultural family nursing
New Insights and Future Directions in Palliative Care and Palliative Care Education
edited by
submission deadline 10 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 303 | Submission Open
Keywords: palliative care; digital health; interdisciplinary collaboration; patient-centered outcomes; telehealth
(This special issue belongs to the Section Palliative Care)
Innovative Non-Pharmacological Interventions in Chronic Pain: Clinical Outcomes, Patient Safety, and Well-Being
edited by José Vicente León-Hernández
submission deadline 12 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2218 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic pain; patient safety; clinical outcomes; breathing techniques/apnea protocols; musculoskeletal rehabilitation; non-pharmacological interventions; physical therapy; laser therapy; exercise and well-being; physiological adaptations
Healthcare Innovations in Global Mental Health and Addiction Treatment
edited by and Anabela Santos Rodrigues
submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 11069 | Submission Open
Keywords: innovative interventions; culturally adaptive diagnostic tools; integration of mental health and addiction services; socioeconomic and environmental determinants of mental health and addiction; mental health policies
Focus on Quality of Neurology and Stroke Care for Patients
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4595 | Submission Open
Keywords: ischemic stroke; thrombolysis; thrombectomy; neurology; care; rehabilitation; nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Quality, Patient Safety, and Self-care Management)
AI in Strategic Health Communication: Opportunities, Risks, and Ethics of AI Applications in Healthcare
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2108 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); strategic health communication; health misinformation; AI-powered chatbots in health communication; AI-mediated crisis and risk communication; human–AI interaction; algorithmic ethics; trust and transparency of AI; large language models
(This special issue belongs to the Section Digital Health Technologies)
Healthcare Management, Efficiency and Health-Related Quality of Life
edited by Dimitris Niakas, and
submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2016 | Submission Open
Keywords: healthcare management; health-related quality of life (HRQoL); patient-reported outcomes (PROMs); quality improvement; benchmarking; performance measurement; efficiency; value-based healthcare
(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Organizations, Systems, and Providers)
From Early Childhood to Older Age: Inequality in Dental Caries Burden
edited by , Diep H. Ha and
submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1115 | Submission Open
Keywords: dental caries; oral health inequalities; life-course approach; social determinants of health; global oral health; health systems and policy
Social and Environmental Determinants of Health Across the Life Course: Implications for Healthcare Access, Delivery and Outcomes
edited by and Ximena Moreno
submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 766 | Submission Open
Keywords: social determinants of health; environmental determinants of health; life-course approach; healthcare access; healthcare utilisation; health outcomes; health equity; disease prevention; public health policy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health and Preventive Medicine)
Advancing Health Equity for Underserved Populations Through Stigma Reduction and Trauma-Informed Care
edited by Julia D. López
submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 527 | Submission Open
Keywords: health equity; underserved populations; stigma reduction; trauma-informed care; preventive medicine; public health; implementation science; structural determinants of health; community-engaged research; population health outcomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health and Preventive Medicine)
Palliative Care in Emergency Medicine and Intensive Care
edited by and Benedikt Gahn
submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 514 | Submission Open
Keywords: palliative care; emergency medicine; anesthesiology; intensive care; telepalliative care; telemedicine; ethics; decision-making; advance care planning; education; triage; COVID-19; patient view; relatives view
(This special issue belongs to the Section Palliative Care)
Innovative Interventions for the Prevention of Oral Diseases submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 293 | Submission Open
Keywords: preventive dentistry; oral disease prevention; caries prevention; periodontal disease prevention; risk-based prevention; oral health promotion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health and Preventive Medicine)
New Challenges in Healthcare Ethics: AI and Assisted Reproduction Technologies
edited by Susanna Marinelli and
submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 788 | Submission Open
Keywords: assisted reproductive technology (ART); artificial intelligence (AI); machine learning (ML); precision/personalized medicine; ethical, legal and social implications (ELSI)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare)
Population Health Management Through Healthcare Policy and Clinical Practice
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 762 | Submission Open
Keywords: population health; healthcare service; health policy; clinical practice; aging; disease burden; health system research; implementation science; special population
(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Organizations, Systems, and Providers)
Primary Care Quality, Innovation, and Patient Outcomes: Chronic Care, Safety, and Emerging Models of Care submission deadline 22 Jan 2027 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4207 | Submission Open
Keywords: primary health care; health care quality, access, and evaluation; patient safety; chronic disease; self care; telemedicine; home care services; palliative care; outcome assessment (health care); public health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Quality, Patient Safety, and Self-care Management)
Preventive Healthcare Focused on Lifestyles and Sexual Behaviors
edited by Stefano Eleuteri and Giulio Perrotta
submission deadline 24 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 521 | Submission Open
Keywords: sexual lifestyles; relationship styles; monogamy; polygamy; sexual fantasies; sexual behaviors; infidelity; gender-based violence; paraphilias; paraphilic disorders; psychometric tools
Sleep Disorders Management in Primary Care—Second Edition
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7106 | 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)
System Dynamics in Maternal Health
edited by Kobi V. Ajayi
submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 330 | Submission Open
Keywords: system dynamic modeling; maternal health equity; continuum of care; health system strengthening; maternal mortality and morbidity; integrated systems of care; systems thinking; human-centered designs; pregnancy; postpartum
(This special issue belongs to the Section Women’s and Children’s Health)
Midwifery-Led Care and Practice: Promoting Maternal and Child Health—Second Edition
edited by Joachim Graf
submission deadline 26 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1406 | Submission Open
Keywords: midwifery; women’s health; vulnerability in pregnancy; midwife-led care; fetal programming; pregnancy outcomes in the context of social inequality; improvement of child health; improvement of women’s health; gender-sensitive care
(This special issue belongs to the Section Women’s and Children’s Health)
Risk Factors, Prevention, and Intervention Strategies for Health in Older and Vulnerable Populations submission deadline 26 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 762 | Submission Open
Keywords: older adults; vulnerable populations; health disparities; risk factors; preventive interventions; fall prevention; chronic disease management; culturally adapted care; mental health; technology-supported interventions; telehealth and digital health
Health Data as a Global Good: Best Practices, Challenges and Future Perspectives submission deadline 28 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1423 | Submission Open
Keywords: health data; data collection; epidemiological surveillance; data monitoring
Healthcare Management: Improving Patient Outcomes and Service Quality
edited by and Nikolaos Kontodimopoulos
submission deadline 30 Jan 2027 | 9 articles | Viewed by 24881 | Submission Open
Keywords: healthcare management; patient outcomes; service quality; healthcare delivery; quality improvement; patient-centered care; health policy; healthcare innovation; health service research
Dysfunctions or Approaches of the Musculoskeletal System
edited by and Jorge Rodriguez
submission deadline 30 Jan 2027 | 7 articles | Viewed by 16317 | Submission Open
Keywords: musculoskeletal disorders; musculoskeletal system; physical therapy; rehabilitation; orthopedics; manual therapy; exercise therapy; sports medicine; pain management; functional movement; quality of life
The Science of Exercise for Health: Integrative Approaches to Prevention and Therapy submission deadline 30 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1841 | Submission Open
Keywords: exercise; physical activity; health; rehabilitation; quality of life; clinical exercise; sports
Functional Decline, Rehabilitation, and Care Strategies in Chronic Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 807 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional decline; chronic disease management; cardiopulmonary rehabilitation; frailty assessment; exercise prescription; integrated care; telerehabilitation; multidimensional assessment
Mental Health and Health Care in Vulnerable Contexts submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 8 articles | Viewed by 20878 | Submission Open
Keywords: mental health; research; health systems; healthcare; institutional care; family care; therapy
Healthcare Economics, Management, and Innovation for Health Systems submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 14 articles | Viewed by 18120 | Submission Open
Keywords: health economics; healthcare management; health policy; public health; healthcare; health technology assessment; cost analysis; cost-effectiveness; cost–benefit; cost–utility; decision-making; reimbursement; health care quality; digital health; health services
Transforming Care Through Clinical Nursing Information Systems and Standardized Nursing Terminologies: Optimizing Data-Driven Care in Hospital and Community Settings submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 17219 | Submission Open
Keywords: clinical nursing information systems; standardized nursing terminologies; nursing informatics; nursing documentation; healthcare digitalization; interoperability in healthcare
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Care)
Healthcare Advances in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery
edited by and Viola Freigang
submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 16974 | Submission Open
Keywords: Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement (PROM); Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL); musculoskeletal disorders; digital transformation; registry-based study; outcome evaluation
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