Applications of Assistive Technologies in Health Care Practices
A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032). This special issue belongs to the section "TeleHealth and Digital Healthcare".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 December 2025 | Viewed by 42
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In recent decades, scientific and technological advances have transformed medical care, improving patients' quality of life and optimizing clinical efficiency. Furthermore, these innovations enable more accurate diagnoses, personalized treatments, and continuous monitoring, addressing challenges such as population aging and the rise of chronic diseases. Continuous development is essential for improving quality of life and strengthening global healthcare systems.
This Special Issue aims to publish original studies and reviews, including clinical trials and observational studies, regarding the application of assistive technologies in health care practice. The methodologies used may include (but are not limited to) neuroimaging techniques such as (functional) magnetic resonance imaging and electroencephalography. Regarding reviews, we will consider narrative, systematic, umbrella reviews, and meta-analyses that examine specific review questions. Research areas may include (but not limited to) the following: assistive technologies, ranging from hearing aids and wheelchairs to artificial intelligence and telemedicine, which facilitate healthcare access and enhance the autonomy of individuals with disabilities.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. María Reina-Bueno
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- assistive technologies
- healthcare innovation
- patient accessibility
- rehabilitation devices
- telemedicine solutions
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