Healthy and Harmful Habits: Impact on Nursing Practice and Patient Health
A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032). This special issue belongs to the section "Nursing".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 June 2025 | Viewed by 127
Special Issue Editors
Interests: healthy habits, addiction; alcohol consumption; university students; mediterranean diet; lifestyle; health promotion
Interests: adolescent; public health; nursing
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2.Grupo de Investigación Multidisciplinar en Cuidados (IMCU), Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Avda. Carlos III s/n, 45071 Toledo, Spain
Interests: adolescent; public health; nursing
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Interests: psychological wellbeing; personality; HIV; diabetes; chronic disease; resilience; coping strategies; personality factors
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The relationship between lifestyle habits and health outcomes is a critical area of research with profound implications for nursing practice. Healthy habits, such as balanced nutrition and regular physical activity, are fundamental to preventing chronic diseases and enhancing quality of life. Conversely, harmful habits, including the consumption of alcohol and tobacco and behavioral addictions like gambling, pose significant health risks. Understanding these dynamics is essential for nurses, who play a pivotal role in educating patients and promoting healthier lifestyles.
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to our Special Issue titled "Healthy and Harmful Habits: Impact on Nursing Practice and Patient Health" in the journal Healthcare.
This Special Issue aims to investigate the multifaceted impacts of healthy and harmful habits on patient health and the role of nursing practice in managing these behaviors. This Special Issue will explore evidence-based strategies that nurses can employ to promote healthy lifestyles and mitigate the effects of harmful habits. This Special Issue aligns with the journal's focus on advancing healthcare through research that supports clinical practice, patient care, and health education.
In this Special Issue, we welcome original research articles and comprehensive reviews. Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Nutrition and Diet: the role of nurses in promoting healthy eating habits and addressing malnutrition and obesity.
- Physical Activity: nursing interventions to encourage regular physical activity across diverse populations.
- Alcohol Consumption: strategies for reducing alcohol use and supporting patients with alcohol dependence.
- Tobacco Use: effective nursing approaches to smoking cessation and prevention.
- Behavioral Addictions: addressing addictions such as gambling and their impact on health and the role of nursing in treatment and support.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Pedro Manuel Rodríguez-Muñoz
Dr. José Alberto Laredo-Aguilera
Prof. Dr. Juan Manuel Carmona-Torres
Guest Editors
Dr. Cristina Rivera-Picón
Dr. Juan Luis Sánchez González
Guest Editor Assistants
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Keywords
- healthy habits
- physical activity
- lifestyle modification
- alcohol consumption
- smoking cessation
- substance abuse
- behavioral addictions
- health promotion
- wellness programs
- health outcomes
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