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Artificial Intelligence and Multimodal Technologies for Mental Health Monitoring and Intervention
edited by
submission deadline 1 May 2026 | Viewed by 346 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI in mental healthcare; affective computing; biosignal processing in healthcare; facial expression; wearable sensors; brain– computer interface; human– computer interactions
Innovative Non-Pharmacological Interventions in Chronic Pain: Clinical Outcomes, Patient Safety, and Well-Being
edited by José Vicente León-Hernández
submission deadline 1 May 2026 | Viewed by 118 | 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
Psychometric Properties and Broader Implications of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) and Patient-Reported Experience Measures (PREMs) submission deadline 2 May 2026 | Viewed by 279 | 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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1436 | 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 and Children’s Health)
Recurrent and Emerging Diseases—a Challenge for Prevention and Healthcare submission deadline 9 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1416 | Submission Open
Keywords: emerging diseases; epidemiology; transmission; prophylaxis; epidemic
Caring for the Mental Health of Higher Education Students: Coping Strategies and Well-Being Support
edited by Patrício Costa, Lídia Susana Mendes Moutinho and
submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 38393 | 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 Mental Health and Psychosocial Well-being)
Nursing Care in the ICU—2nd Edition submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7202 | 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 Clinical Care)
Anesthesia, Pain Management, and Intensive Care in Oncologic Surgery submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4052 | 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 Clinical Care)
Integrating Forensic Science in Clinical Medicine: Enhancing Diagnosis and Patient Safety
edited by , and Davide Ferorelli
submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1154 | 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
Clinical Management of Chronic Pain in Older People submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 254 | 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 Clinical Care)
Accessing Treatment and Rehabilitation for Underserved Survivors of Brain Injury
edited by Eve M. Valera
submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open
Keywords: TBI; brain injury; partner violence; incarcerated; homeless; rehabilitation; strangulation; criminal justice system; barriers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Organizations, Systems, and Providers)
Research on Health Literacy and Health Promotion in Healthcare
edited by
submission deadline 11 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1056 | Submission Open
Keywords: health literacy; health promotion; vulnerable population; mental health; health promotion programs; health promotion activities
Interdisciplinary Advances: Bridging Clinical Medicine and Clinical Psychology
edited by , , Chiara Spatola and Concetto Giorgianni
submission deadline 12 May 2026 | Viewed by 238 | Submission Open
Keywords: clinical psychology; health psychology; chronic diseases; QoL; osteoporosis; asthma; cardiovascular; gastrointestinal; IBD; diabetes
Advancing Mental Well-Being and Health Equity in Marginalized Communities
edited by
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7625 | Submission Open
Keywords: mental health promotion; psychological disorders; mental health disparities; social determinants of mental health; at-risk and vulnerable populations; marginalized communities
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health and Psychosocial Well-being)
Socio-Economic Burden, Gender and Country-Specific Differences Leading to Cardiovascular Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1497 | 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 submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 173 | 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, , Maria Filomena Mendes Gaspar and César Fonseca
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10073 | 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
Exercise Science and Health Promotion
edited by
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2447 | 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 Public Health and Preventive Medicine)
Contemporary Perspectives in Women's and Maternal Health: Systems, Prevention, Nutrition and Midwifery-Led Innovation submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1338 | Submission Open
Keywords: maternal health; women’ s health; midwifery; nutrition; health systems; prevention; pregnancy; postpartum; social determinants; policy barriers; health equity; antenatal care; digital health; climate and health; interdisciplinary research
New Advances in Liver Disease Treatment and Care—a Holistic and Patient-Centered Approach submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 207 | Submission Open
Keywords: cirrhosis; liver diseases; mental health; nursing; palliative and supportive care; patient education; rehabilitation; stigmatization; technology; quality of life
Speech and Language Disorders and Mental Health: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Risk, Resilience, and Support
edited by and Shane Pill
submission deadline 22 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3929 | Submission Open
Keywords: developmental language disorder (DLD); speech– language pathology; communication disorders; mental health comorbidity; psychosocial development; interdisciplinary care; equity in healthcare access; internalising and externalising symptoms; language and emotional regulation; cultural and linguistic diversity
Ensuring Health Equity: Cultural Competence and Social Determinants in Migrant Care submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 199 | Submission Open
Keywords: health equity; cultural competence; social determinants of health; migration and health; cultural diversity; healthcare; intercultural care; social justice; structural barriers
Physical Activity and Body Composition in Healthy Aging submission deadline 27 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3508 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical activity; exercise; body composition; healthy aging; adults; elderly
Healthcare Simulation, Artificial Intelligence and Interprofessional Collaboration
edited by , , Kate Thompson, Manos Georgiadis and
submission deadline 29 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9764 | Submission Open
Keywords: simulation; artificial intelligence; interprofessional collaboration; patient outcomes; education; social care; healthcare; nursing; psychology; social work
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare)
The Role of AI in Predictive and Prescriptive Healthcare
edited by Matthew Chin Heng Chua
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 12347 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; healthcare; medicine; diagnosis; treatment; personalized medicine; medical imaging; clinical decision support
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare)
Menopause Transition and Postmenopausal Health
edited by
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3542 | Submission Open
Keywords: menopause transition; postmenopause; midlife; older women; health issues
(This special issue belongs to the Section Women’s and Children’s Health)
Quiet Quitting: An Alarming Issue for Healthcare Professionals and Services
edited by
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2673 | Submission Open
Keywords: quiet quitting; healthcare professionals; healthcare services; healthcare settings; healthcare professionals; healthcare workers; workers; workload; work engagement; work conflicts; workplace bullying; leadership style; stress; anxiety; depression; burnout; well-being; job satisfaction; turnover intention; job burnout; work-related quality of life; work– life balance; work productivity; patient outcomes; patient safety; moral resilience; emotional intelligence; coping strategies; staffing levels
(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Organizations, Systems, and Providers)
Work Conditions and Mental Health in Healthcare Workers submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1189 | Submission Open
Keywords: occupational health; mental health; health personnel; work condition; risk factors; psychological distress; burnout; anxiety; well-being
(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Organizations, Systems, and Providers)
Healthcare Innovation and AI in Mental Health
edited by
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 409 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence [AI] in mental health; machine learning; precisive mental healthcare; innovations in mental healthcare; inclusive AI tools for mental healthcare; predictive analytics; chatbots for mental healthcare; serious mental illness; big data in mental healthcare; community-based AI mental health interventions; human-centered AI; ethics in AI and machine learning
Occupational Health and Workers’ Well-Being: From Research to Practice
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 18692 | Submission Open
Keywords: occupational health; worker safety; workplace well-being; physical labor; technological advancements; ergonomics; mental health; emerging health risks; hybrid work patterns; automation and artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health and Psychosocial Well-being)
Exercise Therapy: Improving Functionality, Physical Health, and Quality of Life
edited by and Fernando Domínguez-Navarro
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 15523 | Submission Open
Keywords: exercise therapy; functionality; physical function; quality of life; rehabilitation; phycological status; cognitive interventions; prehabilitation
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Co-Occurring Disorders and Integrated Treatment
edited by Charles R. Figley
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9302 | Submission Open
Keywords: trauma; post-traumatic; stress disorders; traumatology; traumatic stress reactions; secondary traumatic stress reactions
Scoliosis Deformity—Etiological Aspects, Management and Rehabilitation submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 9133 | Submission Open
Keywords: idiopathic scoliosis; spinal deformity; diagnosis; physiotherapeutic specific scoliosis exercises (PSSEs); surgical treatment; non-surgical treatment
Healthcare Strategies for Patients with Chronic Diseases in an Ageing Society: Second Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8295 | Submission Open
Keywords: ageing society; integrated healthcare; patient-centred care; chronic disease; diabetes; physical activity; wearable device; e-health; m-health; healthcare system; sustainable healthcare
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)
Obesity and Overweight: Prevention, Causes and Treatment
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8118 | Submission Open
Keywords: obesity prevention; overweight management; chronic diseases; behavioral interventions; nutritional strategies; public health policies; genetic risk factors; environmental influences; pharmacological treatments; surgical interventions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health and Preventive Medicine)
Advancing Healthcare Delivery and Patient Quality of Care Through Healthcare Professionals’ Development
edited by and Toni Ungaretti
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7297 | Submission Open
Keywords: healthcare workforce; fitness to practice; clinical education; healthcare professionals’ education; quality of care; patient care; healthcare delivery; professionalism; interprofessional education; service learning
Physical Therapy in Mental Health
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6617 | Submission Open
Keywords: mental health; physical therapy; physiotherapy; rehabilitation; depression; anxiety; eating disorders; schizophrenia; post-traumatic stress disorders; bipolar disorders
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health and Psychosocial Well-being)
Prevention and Intervention in Eating Disorders
edited by , Ana Carolina Soares Amaral and Karin Louise Lenz Dunker
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5533 | Submission Open
Keywords: eating disorders; body image; risk factors; prevention; intervention; sexual and gender minorities; marginalized groups; efficacy; efficiency; technology-based interventions
Collaborative Approaches to Risk Management and Infection Control: A Patient Perspective submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5091 | Submission Open
Keywords: risk management; risk assessment; risk reduction behavior; infection control; infection prevention; healthcare-associated infections; preventive health services
Physical Activity for Promoting Mental Health submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3909 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical activity; mental health; anxiety and depression; health promotion; psychological well-being
The Digital Divide in Healthcare: Exploring Inequalities and Solutions
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3153 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital divide; healthcare disparities; healthcare inequalities; healthcare outcomes; technology access; healthcare delivery; digital literacy
The Benefits of Primary Care
edited by Lina Jaruševičiene and Ausrine Kontrimiene
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2817 | Submission Open
Keywords: primary care practice; primary care; primary care reforms; long term care
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Care)
Impact of Physical Activity on Chronic Diseases submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2518 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic disease; exercise; health promotion; health-related quality of life; physical exercise
Dynamics of Physical and Mental Health Promotion Among Marginalised Communities: A Holistic Approach submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 2142 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical and mental health promotion; marginalised communities; factors; disadvantages; access to healthcare; physical health outcomes; mental health outcomes; intersectionality; holistic approach
Healthcare for Sexual Minority Populations
edited by Rusi Jaspal
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1082 | Submission Open
Keywords: LGBT; sexual minorities; health inequalities; health promotion; health interventions; healthcare; minority stress; sexuality; cultural competence
Health and Well-Being of Workers with Disabilities and/or Chronic Conditions submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1011 | Submission Open
Keywords: disability; chronic illness; occupational health; workplace inclusion; work-related stress; healthcare access; well-being; assistive technologies; preventive interventions; interdisciplinary care
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)
Quality of Healthcare and Patient Safety Across Disciplines: Innovations, Evidence, and Practice submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 947 | Submission Open
Keywords: quality of care; patient safety; ethics in healthcare; interdisciplinary collaboration; evidence-based practice; clinical governance; healthcare quality improvement; nursing practice; patient values; health systems safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Quality, Patient Safety, and Self-care Management)
Dental Research and Innovation: Shaping the Future of Oral Health
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 320 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital dentistry; artificial intelligence in dentistry; biomaterials; orthodontics; endodontics; periodontics; oral– systemic health; dental public health; esthetic dentistry; implantology; prosthodontics
Bias-Based Bullying and Child and Adolescent Health
edited by , Jesús Deibe Fernández-Simo and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 248 | Submission Open
Keywords: bias-based bullying; prejudice; ableism; ethnocentrism; classism; cisheteronormatity; child and adolescent health; health-related quality of life
A Life Course Perspective on Achieving Healthy Aging
edited by Yanan Luo and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 232 | Submission Open
Keywords: life course perspective; healthy aging; social determinants of health; healthy aging policy; health equity
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