Health Management on the Quality of Life of Patients with Chronic Diseases
A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, and Disease Prevention".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 July 2026 | Viewed by 5
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Chronic diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, cancer, and respiratory illnesses, represent a leading global health challenge and continue to impose a significant burden on individuals, families, and healthcare systems worldwide. Effective health management strategies are crucial not only for improving clinical outcomes but also for enhancing the quality of life (QoL) of those living with long-term conditions. This Special Issue invites original research, reviews, and practice-based innovations that explore holistic, patient-centered approaches to managing long-term chronic disease conditions.
We seek contributions that examine health literacy, self-management behaviors, digital health interventions, community-based care interventions, and interprofessional collaboration models of care in improving health outcomes. We particularly welcome manuscripts that highlight culturally responsive care, equity in care access, policy implications, and innovations in nursing and allied health practices.
This Special Issue of the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH) focuses on the current state of knowledge and aims to advance understanding and evidence that contribute to the development of sustainable, equitable, and integrated care models for chronic disease populations across life the lifespan and diverse settings. We welcome interdisciplinary perspectives that bridge clinical practice, research, education, and health policy. We will accept manuscripts from various disciplines that contribute to shaping the future of chronic disease care and improving lives through evidence-based health management.
Dr. Chintana Wacharasin
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- chronic diseases
- quality of Life
- health management
- self-management
- disease burden
- long-term care
- chronic care model
- healthcare interventions
- multidisciplinary approaches
- digital health literacy
- culturally responsive care
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