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Data Management for a Better Understanding of Health Fields

edited by

Marta Ortiz-de-Urbina-Criado

and

Carmen De-Pablos-Heredero

submission deadline 25 Apr 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3817 | Submission Open

Keywords: healthcare; health data management; open government data; precision medicine and public health; public health policies; healthcare entrepreneurial initiatives

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Informatics and Big Data)

Health, Social Problems and Well-Being of Patients with Chronic Diseases, Quality of Life, and the Need for Emotional and Social Support

edited by

Grażyna Bączyk

and

Dorota Formanowicz

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 25451 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic diseases; health problems; health-related quality of life; well-being; social support; emotional support; general and specific scales

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)

Addiction, Substance Use, and Mental Illness: A Public Health Perspective

edited by

Valerio Ricci

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 17506 | Submission Open

Keywords: substance abuse; cannabinoids; psychosis; mental health; schizophrenia; novel psychoactive drugs; addiction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medication Management)

Aging and Quality of Life: Second Edition

edited by

Shinichi Noto

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 15160 | Submission Open

Keywords: quality of life; aging; older adults; elderly; frailty; rehabilitation; stroke; diabetes; prevention; healthcare system

(This special issue belongs to the Section Community Care)

New Developments in Endotracheal Intubation and Airway Management

edited by

Tomasz M. Gaszyński

and

Manuel Ángel Gómez-Ríos

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10995 | Submission Open

Keywords: endotracheal intubation; airway management; supraglottic devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Critical Care)

Nutrition and Exercise Health Services for Older Adults: A Focus on Frailty

edited by Chad Yixian Han

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10065 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrition; exercise; older adults; health service; frailty; pre-frailty

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Assessments)

Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Maternal Health: Integrating Theoretical Frameworks and Practical Applications

edited by

Elena Dragioti

and

Antigoni Sarantaki

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 9653 | Submission Open

Keywords: maternal health; public health; interdisciplinary approach; health policy; pregnancy and childbirth; women’ s health; socioeconomic factors; health interventions; mental health in pregnancy; cultural competency in healthcare; AI in perinatal healthcare

(This special issue belongs to the Section Perinatal and Neonatal Medicine)

Midwifery-Led Care and Practice: Promoting Maternal and Child Health

edited by Joachim Graf

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9589 | 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 Health Care)

Determinants and Health Outcomes Associated with Sleep Disorders

edited by

Ngan Yin Chan

Joey Wing Yan Chan

and Sijing Chen

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8560 | Submission Open

Keywords: sleep disorders; sleep deprivation; insomnia; circadian disruption; obstructive sleep apnea; risk factors; consequences; intervention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Assessments)

Quality of Pre-hospital Care

edited by

Jason Scott

Gina Agarwal

Peter McMeekin

and

Christoph Redelsteiner

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8058 | Submission Open

Keywords: emergency medical services; pre-hospital care; patient safety; healthcare quality; leadership; patient experience; quality indicators; care pathways; triage; staff wellbeing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Prehospital Care)

Frailty in Community-Dwelling Older People: Second Edition

edited by

Robbert Gobbens

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6438 | Submission Open

Keywords: frailty; community-dwelling older people; primary care; prevention; disability; quality of life; healthcare utilization; mortality; measurement; determinants

(This special issue belongs to the Section Community Care)

Ensuring the Well-Being of Mothers and Infants by Strengthening Midwifery Services: From Evidence to Practice

edited by

Hong Lu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5651 | Submission Open

Keywords: maternal health care; infant health care; well-being; midwifery; evidence-based practice; high quality of service

(This special issue belongs to the Section Perinatal and Neonatal Medicine)

Prevention and Management of Oral Diseases Among Children

edited by

Tammy Duangthip

, Divesh Sardana and Phoebe Pui Ying Lam

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5486 | Submission Open

Keywords: children; prevention; oral disease; oral health; dental caries

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Assessments)

Clinical Healthcare and Quality of Life of Chronically Ill Patients

edited by

Natalia Świątoniowska-Lonc

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5332 | Submission Open

Keywords: quality of life; multimorbidity; outcome; health-related quality of life; chronic condition; functioning in daily life; health-related problems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)

Review Special Issue on Community Care

edited by

Robbert Gobbens

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4918 | Submission Open

Keywords: community care; home care services; district nursing; informal care; collaboration between formal and informal care; quality of life for people with disabilities; mental illness; learning disabilities; physical disabilities; frailty; prevention; recreational; occupational; educational; and cultural activities for people with disabilities

(This special issue belongs to the Section Community Care)

Osteoarthritis: Prevention Strategies, Novel Diagnostics and Therapeutic Approaches and Burden Caused

edited by

Flaviu Moldovan

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4609 | Submission Open

Keywords: hip osteoarthritis; knee osteoarthritis; regenerative medicine; tissue scaffolds

Research on Health-Related Quality of Life and Well-Being Among Older People

edited by

Victor Manuel Mendoza-Nuñez

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3003 | 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)

Emergency Medicine and Public Health: Intersecting Strategies for Population Well-Being

edited by

Daniel Ślęzak

and

Przemysław Żuratyński

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2918 | Submission Open

Keywords: emergency medicine; emergency medical services; cardiac arrest; injury; public health; medical didactics; telehealth; chronic disease; health promotion; healthcare systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Critical Care)

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 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1468 | 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)

Comprehensive Health for the LGBTQ+ Community

edited by

Piotr Karniej

Michał Czapla

and

Łukasz Pietrzykowski

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1415 | 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)

End-of-Life Care for Cancer Patients

edited by

Namie Okino Sawada

, Vander Monteiro da Conceição and Fabiana Bolela

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1378 | Submission Open

Keywords: end-of-life care; oncology; palliative care; quality of life; dignity; control of symptoms; effective communication

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)

Virtual Reality in Mental Health

edited by Harry Qin and

Kapo Wong

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1131 | 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)

Research on Emotional and Cognitive Development in Children

edited by

Noemi Faedda

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 556 | Submission Open

Keywords: children; adolescents; emotional development; cognitive development; neurodevelopment disorder; typical development

Quality Integrated Long-Term Care for Older People

edited by

Tomoko Kodama

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 549 | Submission Open

Keywords: integrated care; long-term care; older people; person-centered care; quality of life; caregivers; care for the people with dementia; information and communication technology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Community Care)

Parkinson’s Disease: Diagnosis, Treatment and Care

edited by

Sofia Cuoco

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 479 | Submission Open

Keywords: cognitive symptoms; care; diagnosis; motor symptoms; neuropsychiatric symptoms; non-pharmacological treatments; Parkinson's disease; pharmacological treatments; prodromal phase

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)

Occupational Stress: Support, Coping, and Control

edited by

Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 405 | Submission Open

Keywords: workplace mental health; occupational stress; occupational health; rehabilitation; burnout

Factors That Affect the Physical and Mental Health of Vulnerable Groups

edited by

María-Luisa Rodicio-García

and

María Penado Abilleira

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 342 | Submission Open

Keywords: vulnerable groups; physical health; mental health; personal welfare; gender; LGTBI; LGTBQ

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Assessments)

Diabetes Care and Weight Control: Challenges and Prospects

edited by

Deiana Roman

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 320 | 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

edited by

Duarte Henriques-Neto

and

Alex Barreto de Lima

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 282 | 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 2025 | Viewed by 257 | Submission Open

Keywords: autism; social functioning; social-communication; social understanding; social motivation; heterogeneity; clinical prediction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Assessments)

Strategy for Reducing Avoidable Medication-Related Harm by Minimizing Inappropriate Medication Use: An International Perspective

edited by

Michael Scott

and Alpana Mair

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 245 | Submission Open

Keywords: medication harm; polypharmacy; adherence; medication review risk stratification

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medication Management)

Outdoor and Nature Therapy

edited by

Jesper Dahlgaard

submission deadline 1 May 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 29541 | 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)

Effective Strategies for Promoting Mental Health: Global Perspectives and Innovations

edited by

Madiha Rana

submission deadline 1 May 2025 | Viewed by 251 | Submission Open

Keywords: global health strategies; innovative therapy methods; digital intervention tools; preventive psychology; political frameworks for mental health; interdisciplinary treatment approaches; resilience research; mental health awareness

Caring for the Mental Health of Higher Education Students: Coping Strategies and Well-Being Support

edited by Lídia Susana Mendes Moutinho, Patrício Costa and

Olga Maria Martins de Sousa Valentim

submission deadline 10 May 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12168 | 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)

Reviews on Critical Care

edited by

Andre van Zundert

submission deadline 15 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4103 | Submission Open

(This special issue belongs to the Section Critical Care)

Socio-Economic Burden, Gender and Country-Specific Differences Leading to Cardiovascular Diseases

edited by

Ljupcho Efremov

submission deadline 15 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1043 | 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)

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 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1969 | 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)

Physical Activity and Body Composition in Healthy Aging

edited by

Filipe Rodrigues

and

Miguel Jacinto

submission deadline 27 May 2025 | Viewed by 323 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Community Care)

Family Influences on Child and Adolescent Health

edited by

Jerf W.K. Yeung

and

Lili Xia

submission deadline 29 May 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5451 | Submission Open

Keywords: family; children and adolescents; family socialization; family and related social systems; childhood and adolescence; cognitive and mental issues; educational and behavioral development; emotional and physical health; parent– child relationships; child and adolescent development; social participation and support; wellbeing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Family Medicine)

Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, and Chronic Illness Experience: A Health Psychology Perspective

edited by Vasiliki Efstathiou

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4397 | Submission Open

Keywords: health promotion; disease prevention; chronic illness experience; palliative care; post-traumatic growth; quality of life; health communication; healthcare professionals’ well-being; health behavior change interventions; digital health interventions

Ethics of Well-Done Work and Proposals for a Better Healthcare System

edited by Vittoradolfo Tambone,

Laura Campanozzi

and

Anna De Benedictis

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3023 | Submission Open

Keywords: ethics of well-done work; healthcare system; best practice; proactive medicine; bioethics; medical ethics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Policy)

Perspectives on Family Health Care Nursing

edited by

Naohiro Hohashi

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2339 | Submission Open

Keywords: family healthcare nursing/family nursing; family support; family nursing theory; family function; family relations; family assessment; family intervention; transcultural family healthcare nursing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Family Medicine)

Healthcare Simulation, Artificial Intelligence and Interprofessional Collaboration

edited by

Antonio Bonacaro

Mark I. Johnson

, Kate Thompson, Manos Georgiadis and

Serena Barello

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2219 | 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)

Therapeutic Advances in Craniofacial Disorders and Orthodontics in Growing and Adult Population

edited by

Alessandro Nota

and

Simona Tecco

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 824 | Submission Open

Keywords: clear aligners; occlusal splints; temporomandibular disorders; craniomandibular disorders; digital dentistry; digital orthodontics; digital planning; artificial intelligence; miniscrews; digital analysis; craniofacial growth

Menopause Transition and Postmenopausal Health

edited by

Xuewen Wang

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 507 | Submission Open

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

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

Epidemiological Aspects and Physical Therapy Interventions for Sports Injury

edited by

Silvio Assis de Oliveira Junior

and Rodolfo André Dellagrana

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 390 | Submission Open

Keywords: sports injuries; epidemiology; biomechanics; athletic performance; injury prevention; periodization; physical fitness; sport physiology; training monitoring

(This special issue belongs to the Section Preventive Medicine)

Data Mining and Sentiment Analysis in Healthcare

edited by

Adnan Muhammad Shah

and

Wazir Muhammad

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 31544 | Submission Open

Keywords: data mining; sentiment analysis; affective analysis; big data; natural language processing; text mining; healthcare informatics; electronic clinical record; deep learning in healthcare; information retrieval

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Informatics and Big Data)

Sport Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation in Adolescents

edited by

Kiyokazu Akasaka

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 23230 | Submission Open

Keywords: leisure activities; recreation; sports; rehabilitation; physical therapy modalities; exercise; brain concussion; wounds and injuries

(This special issue belongs to the Section Preventive Medicine)

Physical Activity, Healthy Lifestyle and Well-Being Across the Lifespan

edited by

Luis Cid

Teresa Bento

and

Nuno Couto

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 18925 | 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)

Focus on Maternal, Pregnancy and Child Health

edited by

Betine Pinto Moehlecke Iser

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 14115 | Submission Open

Keywords: women health; maternal health; pregnancy; parturition; infant; newborn; postpartum period; epidemiology; quality of health care; perinatology; reproductive health services

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nursing)

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