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Anesthesia, Pain Management, and Intensive Care in Oncologic Surgery

edited by

Ángel Becerra-Bolaños

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1896 | 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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1139 | 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 94 | 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 53 | 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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 38 | 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

Gabriella Martino

Carmelo M. Vicario

, Chiara Spatola and Concetto Giorgianni

submission deadline 12 May 2026 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open

Keywords: clinical psychology; health psychology; chronic diseases; QoL; osteoporosis; asthma; cardiovascular; gastrointestinal; IBD; diabetes

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 1220 | 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 23 | 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 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3392 | 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 1029 | 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)

Contemporary Perspectives in Women's and Maternal Health: Systems, Prevention, Nutrition and Midwifery-Led Innovation

edited by

Georgios Iatrakis

and

Kokkinari Artemisia

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 353 | 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

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

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 35 | 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)

Speech and Language Disorders and Mental Health: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Risk, Resilience, and Support

edited by

Weifeng Han

and Shane Pill

submission deadline 22 May 2026 | Viewed by 73 | 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

edited by

Maria Idoia Ugarte-Gurruxaga

and

Fernando Jesús Plaza Del Pino

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 35 | 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

edited by

Filipe Rodrigues

and

Miguel Jacinto

submission deadline 27 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 930 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical activity; exercise; body composition; healthy aging; adults; elderly

(This special issue belongs to the Section Community Care)

Healthcare Simulation, Artificial Intelligence and Interprofessional Collaboration

edited by

Antonio Bonacaro

Mark I. Johnson

, Kate Thompson, Manos Georgiadis and

Serena Barello

submission deadline 29 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3910 | 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 Medicine)

The Role of AI in Predictive and Prescriptive Healthcare

edited by Matthew Chin Heng Chua

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1549 | 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 Medicine)

Quiet Quitting: An Alarming Issue for Healthcare Professionals and Services

edited by

Petros Galanis

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 899 | 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 Medics)

Menopause Transition and Postmenopausal Health

edited by

Xuewen Wang

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 614 | Submission Open

Keywords: menopause transition; postmenopause; midlife; older women; health issues

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

Work Conditions and Mental Health in Healthcare Workers

edited by

Juan Jesús García-Iglesias

Maria do Rosário Martins

, Fátima Frade and

Juan Gómez-Salgado

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 557 | 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 Medics)

Healthcare Innovation and AI in Mental Health

edited by

Emre Umucu

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 82 | 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

Innovative Approaches to Sports Injury Prevention and Recovery

edited by

Márk Váczi

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

Keywords: injury risks; prevention strategies; training technologies; unaccustomed training stimulus; rehabilitation; re-conditioning; children; athletes

Occupational Health and Workers’ Well-Being: From Research to Practice

edited by

Beatrice Thielmann

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10296 | 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 Environmental Factors and Global Health)

Healthcare Strategies for Patients with Chronic Diseases in an Ageing Society: Second Edition

edited by

Hidetaka Hamasaki

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5818 | 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)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Co-Occurring Disorders and Integrated Treatment

edited by Charles R. Figley

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4023 | Submission Open

Keywords: trauma; post-traumatic; stress disorders; traumatology; traumatic stress reactions; secondary traumatic stress reactions

Prevention and Intervention in Eating Disorders

edited by

Pedro Henrique Berbert De Carvalho

, Ana Carolina Soares Amaral and Karin Louise Lenz Dunker

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3312 | Submission Open

Keywords: eating disorders; body image; risk factors; prevention; intervention; sexual and gender minorities; marginalized groups; efficacy; efficiency; technology-based interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Preventive Medicine)

Advancing Healthcare Delivery and Patient Quality of Care Through Healthcare Professionals’ Development

edited by

Magdalena Cerbin-Koczorowska

and Toni Ungaretti

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2519 | 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

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

Obesity and Overweight: Prevention, Causes and Treatment

edited by

Marco La Marra

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2481 | 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 Preventive Medicine)

Physical Therapy in Mental Health

edited by

Daniel Catalán

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2132 | 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 Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety)

Physical Activity for Promoting Mental Health

edited by

Priscila Marconcin

and

Vanessa Santos

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1928 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical activity; mental health; anxiety and depression; health promotion; psychological well-being

Impact of Physical Activity on Chronic Diseases

edited by

María Mendoza Muñoz

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1670 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic disease; exercise; health promotion; health-related quality of life; physical exercise

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)

The Benefits of Primary Care

edited by Lina Jaruševičiene and Ausrine Kontrimiene

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1475 | Submission Open

Keywords: primary care practice; primary care; primary care reforms; long term care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Family Medicine)

The Digital Divide in Healthcare: Exploring Inequalities and Solutions

edited by

Weike Zhang

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1281 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital divide; healthcare disparities; healthcare inequalities; healthcare outcomes; technology access; healthcare delivery; digital literacy

(This special issue belongs to the Section TeleHealth and Digital Healthcare)

Dynamics of Physical and Mental Health Promotion Among Marginalised Communities: A Holistic Approach

edited by

Md Nazmul Huda

and

Ashis Talukder

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 905 | 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 | Viewed by 59 | 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

edited by

Santiago Gascón Santos

Ricardo Fueyo-Díaz

Agustín Albesa

and

Carmen Picazo

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 53 | 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)

Bias-Based Bullying and Child and Adolescent Health

edited by

Maria Victoria Carrera-Fernández

, Jesús Deibe Fernández-Simo and

Nazaret Blanco-Pardo

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open

Keywords: bias-based bullying; prejudice; ableism; ethnocentrism; classism; cisheteronormatity; child and adolescent health; health-related quality of life

(This special issue belongs to the Section School Health)

Quality of Healthcare and Patient Safety Across Disciplines: Innovations, Evidence, and Practice

edited by

Evangelos Fradelos

and

Aikaterini Toska

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 47 | 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 and Patient Safety)

Public Insurance as a Platform for Health Innovation: Global and Local Perspectives

edited by

Christopher R. Cogle

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open

Keywords: medicaid; public health insurance; healthcare delivery innovation; social determinants of health; value-based care; health policy reform; international health systems; public-sector innovation; cross-sector collaboration; government-funded healthcare; digital health; low-income populations; comparative health policy; health system governance; chronic disease prevention; global public health; managed care; health services research; implementation science

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Policy)

Physical Activity as a Tool for Mental Health and Well-Being Promotion Across Settings

edited by

Jorge Acebes-Sánchez

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 32 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical activity interventions; mental health promotion; preventive and therapeutic tool; digital health; multidisciplinary approaches

Advances in Community NeuroRehabilitation

edited by

Józef Opara

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open

Keywords: community neurorehabilitation; stroke; multiple sclerosis (MS); traumatic brain injury (TBI); Parkinson’ s disease (PD); spinal cord injury (SCI); architectural barriers; barriers that hinder physical activity; early home-supported discharge (EHSD); tele-rehabilitation; neuromodulation devices suitable for use at home

(This special issue belongs to the Section Community Care)

The Role of Physical Exercise in the Prevention and Treatment of Diseases—2nd Edition

edited by

Henrique P. Neiva

Ana Sofia Ruivo Alves

and

Diogo Marques

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 21 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise; stroke; hypertension; pulmonary disease; diabetes; low back pain; dementia; depression; fibromyalgia; cancer

(This special issue belongs to the Section Preventive Medicine)

Nursing Care for Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder

edited by

Ferran Marsa-Sambola

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 18 | Submission Open

Keywords: autism spectrum disorder; neurodevelopmental disabilities; outcome measures; psychometric validation; cross-cultural adaptation; lifespan assessment; neuro-affirmative healthcare; functional assessment; quality of life and evidence-based practice

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nursing)

A Life Course Perspective on Achieving Healthy Aging

edited by Yanan Luo and

Guogui Huang

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Submission Open

Keywords: life course perspective; healthy aging; social determinants of health; healthy aging policy; health equity

Global Health and Health Care Services: Social Psychological Determinants of Health and Well-Being

edited by

Edita Fino

submission deadline 1 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open

Keywords: health and well-being; social psychological determinants; stigma of chronic disease; social identity and healthcare disparities; affective reactions and cognitive representation of illness

Central Sensitization Syndromes: Relevance of Psychological Factors in the Genesis, Maintenance and Intervention

edited by María Pilar Martínez,

Ana Isabel Sánchez Gómez

and Elena Mirõ

submission deadline 1 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open

Keywords: central sensitization syndromes; cognitive; emotional and behavioral variables; vulnerability or risk; maintenance factors; protective factors; assessment and psychological treatment

Nutrition Interventions for Chronic Disease Management

edited by Francine Overcash and

Ambria C. Crusan

submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 19 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiometabolic disease; hypertension; diabetes; COPD; obesity; dietary intervention; eating patterns; community intervention; food security; food as medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)

Transforming Healthcare: Innovation, Economics, and Clinical Applications

edited by

Artur Turek

submission deadline 8 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open

Keywords: health policy; healthcare market; neurosciences; artificial intelligence; pharmacoeconomics; clinical trials; patient/consumer behaviors

Instrumental Assessment and Therapeutic Exercise in Musculoskeletal and Neurological Rehabilitation

edited by

Orlando Fernandes

, Maria Dolores Apolo-Arenas and

Alejandro Caña-Pino

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open

Keywords: rehabilitation; therapeutic exercise; musculoskeletal disorders; neurological rehabilitation; instrumental assessment; strength measurement; inertial sensors; chronic pain; functional outcomes; physical therapy

Psychological Health and Social Wellbeing Among Older Adults: Second Edition

edited by Doreen Wing Han Au

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 18 | Submission Open

Keywords: ageing; psychological health; social wellbeing; gerontechnology; environmental health; health economics

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