Special Issues

Healthcare publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated EBM will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Advances in Telerehabilitation for Optimising Recovery submission deadline 29 Mar 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2025 | Submission Open
Keywords: telerehabilitation; telehealth; remote intervention; telemedicine; eHealth; rehabilitation
(This special issue belongs to the Section TeleHealth and Digital Healthcare)
Urinary Incontinence and Voiding Dysfunctions: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
edited by Mikolaj Przydacz
submission deadline 30 Mar 2024 | Viewed by 340 | Submission Open
Keywords: lower urinary tract symptoms; neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction; overactive bladder; urinary incontinence; bladder outlet obstruction; urodynamics; videourodynamics; sacral neuromodulation; slings; onabotulinumtoxina
Back Pain: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 15782 | Submission Open
Keywords: low back pain; sacroiliac joint disfunction; failed back syndrome; spinal arthrodesis; zygapophyseal joint arthritis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pain Management)
Moving Away from Coercion in Mental Health Care submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 12720 | Submission Open
Keywords: involuntary hospitalization; seclusion; restraint; forced medication; community treatment order; risk factors; alternative interventions; trauma-informed care; human rights; recovery from coercion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nursing)
Healthcare in Digital Environments: An Interdisciplinary Perspective submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 11063 | Submission Open
Keywords: learning health systems; unbiased data; explainable artificial intelligence; clinical decision support; shared decision making; patient– provider relationship; interprofessional cooperation; workflows and information; continuity across settings; patient reported outcomes; quality of care; rural and remote areas; underserved populations; digital divide; socially deprived populations; equal and ethical care; evaluation
The Effects of Social Relationships on Health in Old Age
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submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9972 | Submission Open
Keywords: social support; social networks; friends; family; social interactions; physical health; cognitive health; chronic illnesses; health promotion; depression
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Assessments)
Health Promotion in Older Adults—Physical Activity/Exercise/Wearable Device
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submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7484 | Submission Open
Keywords: health promotion; exercise; physical activity; older adults; physical assessment; cognitive assessment; wearable device
(This special issue belongs to the Section Community Care)
Advances and Innovations in the Management of Spinal Conditions and Disorders
edited by Josette Bettany-Saltikov and Łukasz Stoliński
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7092 | Submission Open
Keywords: scoliosis; spinal deformities; scoliosis physiotherapy assessment and treatment options; bracing treatment; effects of heavy loads and different ergonomics on the spine; 3D assessment of scoliosis; 3D assessment of postural changes in physiotherapy; adolescent idiopathic scoliosis; kyphosis; hyperkyphosis; lordosis– kypholordosis; conservative treatment; scoliosis physiotherapy— scoliosis-specific physiotherapy exercises; providing spinal/spinal deformity physiotherapy or bracing in times of  COVID-19; surface topography and posture; 3D back shape 
Musculoskeletal Disorders, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
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submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7088 | Submission Open
Keywords: musculoskeletal; physical therapy; rehabilitation; injury; evidence-based modalities; bio-psycho-social; pain
The New Advances in Cardioprotection
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6408 | Submission Open
Keywords: Cardioprotection; Global health; Newer therapies; Pharmaceutical measures; Cardiogenic shock; Heart failure; Arrhythmias; Embolic devices; Percutaneous interventions; Cardiac Surgery; Mechanical devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)
Advances in Traditional and eHealth Research on Non-communicable Diseases
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submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6292 | Submission Open
Keywords: non-communicable diseases; risk factors; traditional research; eHealth
Advances in Neuroimmunology and Neuroinflammation submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4432 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroinflammation; multiple sclerosis; autoimmune neurology; myasthenia gravis; blood-brain barrier; demyelination; autoimmune encephalitis; experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis; neuromyelitis optica
Research on Midwifery, Paramedicine and Healthcare Sciences submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3968 | Submission Open
Keywords: midwifery practice; midwifery models of care; midwifery education; significance of language in midwifery; paramedicine; healthcare services; leadership; management; governance; ethics; out of hospital care; clinical governance; clinical practice guidelines
(This special issue belongs to the Section Women's Health Care)
Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3281 | Submission Open
Keywords: anesthesiology; perioperative medicine; prehabilitation; multimodal treatment; evidence-based practice; healthcare economics and organizations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Critical Care)
Cachexia and Chronic Disease
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2140 | Submission Open
Keywords: cachexia; chronic disease; end-stage disease; palliative care; multi-morbidity; frailty; older age; multimodal interventions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)
The Effects of Loneliness, Stigma, and Social Support on the Health and Mental Health of Older Populations submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1827 | Submission Open
Keywords: loneliness; discrimination; ageism; stigma; sexual stigma; older people; stress; well-being; social resources; resilience
Recent Advances in Otolaryngology submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1702 | Submission Open
Keywords: otolaryngology; head; neck; sinus; larynx; audiology; sleep disorder; salivary gland; rhinosinusitis; ellergic rhinitis
Mental Health and Well-Being among Adolescents: Current Evidence and Future Directions submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1406 | Submission Open
Keywords: adolescence; mental health; well-being; developmental challenges; stress; quality of life; emotional growth; self-efficacy
Promotion of Women's Health through Exercise-Based and Educational Programs: A Multidisciplinary Approach submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1359 | Submission Open
Keywords: women’ s health; exercise; educational programs; selfcare; physiological; psychological; social; functional; menstrual cycle; pregnancy; menopause; chronic disease
New Insights into Healthcare Analytics and Intelligent Decision Support Systems
edited by Farshid Hajati
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1347 | Submission Open
Keywords: healthcare analytics; machine learning; artificial intelligence; business intelligent; predictive analytics; natural language processing; data-driven decision making; decision support systems; social network analysis; data visualization; clinical decision support systems; patient-centred care; personalised medicine; health outcomes; population health management; public health surveillance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Informatics and Big Data)
Detection, Prevention and Management of Oral Health Issues
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submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 952 | Submission Open
Keywords: oral health; chronic inflammatory oral diseases; clinical treatment; maxillofacial system; bone defects; bone repairing; bone regeneration; tissue engineering; stem cell; mechanism; therapeutic targets
Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: Value-Based Healthcare submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | Viewed by 479 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Assessments)
Explainable AI for Healthcare Informatics: Data or Algorithm/Model?
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submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | Viewed by 261 | Submission Open
Keywords: explainable AI; big data analytics and data visualization; speech/audio analysis; precision medicine; healthcare informatics  
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Informatics and Big Data)
The Impact of Heatwaves on Population Health and Healthcare Systems submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open
Keywords: disaster medicine; global health; public health; epidemiology; heatwave; climate change
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Factors and Global Health)
Advances in Physical Therapy for the Lumbar–Pelvic–Femoral Complex submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open
Keywords: hip joint; hip injuries; hip osteoarthritis; femoroacetabular impingement; tendinopathy; pelvic pain; low back pain; radiculopathy  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome and Asthma in Children: Interactions with Obesity
edited by Mario Barreto, Melania Evangelisti and Maria Pia Villa
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open
Keywords: obstructive sleep apnea syndrome; OSAS; asthma; sleep disorders; obesity; pediatric medicine; diagnostic; treatment
Effect of Alcohol Consumption and Drug Use on Mental Health and Well-Being
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submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open
Keywords: alcohol; drugs; illicit; prescription; treatment; qualitative; quantitative; mixed methods; interdisciplinary; lifecourse
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Factors and Global Health)
Chronic Pain: Diagnosis and Conservative Management/Treatment Strategies submission deadline 1 Apr 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6325 | Submission Open
Keywords: pain chronicity; musculoskeletal disorders; pain classification; treatment-based classification; central sensitization; nociplastic pain; neuropathic pain; imaging; functional neuroimaging; biopsychosocial assessment; pain management; cognitive-behavioral therapy; conservative treatment; neuro-motor control; proprioception; manual therapy; exercise; fascia; blood-flow restriction; mirror therapy; mental imagery; pain desenstization; graded exposure; graded activity; progressive loading; electrophysical modalities
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pain Management)
Adolescent Mental Health: Current Issues and New Perspectives
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submission deadline 1 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1282 | Submission Open
Keywords: adolescents; adolescence; mental health; psychological distress; well-being; psychosocial functioning; typical development; developmental disability; transitions; familial caregivers; social media
Problematic Eating Behaviour, Food Preferences, and Lifestyles until Early Adulthood submission deadline 10 Apr 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8808 | Submission Open
Keywords: eating behaviour; eating disorders; feeding disorders; food preferences; food choice; lifestyles; children; adolescents; young adults
Quality Healthcare at the End of Life
edited by Marieke M. Groot and Corine Nierop-van Baalen
submission deadline 26 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 759 | Submission Open
Keywords: palliative care; public health palliative care; community care; intersectionality; education in end-of-life care; living with cancer; awareness
(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety)
Psychological Well-Being for Adolescents and Youths submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 12 articles | Viewed by 20874 | Submission Open
Keywords: • positive psychology; • well-being; • life satisfaction; • resilience
Update on Malpractice and Medical Liability
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submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 18247 | Submission Open
Keywords: medical negligence; medical malpractice; medical liability; forensic sciences
(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety)
Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 18070 | Submission Open
Keywords: lung ultrasound; cardiac ultrasound; COVID-19; SARS-CoV2; outcome; critically ill; ICU
(This special issue belongs to the Section Critical Care)
Psychology in Sex and Gender submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 16969 | Submission Open
Keywords: sexualities; pleasure; relationships; prevention; treatments; gender roles; LGBTQIA+; intersectionality; STIs; contraception
Anesthesiology and Critical Care
edited by Krzysztof Laudanski
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 14976 | Submission Open
Keywords: anesthesiology; critical care
(This special issue belongs to the Section Critical Care)
Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
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submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 13658 | Submission Open
Keywords: physiotherapy; rehabilitation; gait analysis; muscle training; motor control; physical medicine; comprehensive clinical medicine; prevention; healthcare; biomechanics; physical function; postural control; falls; low back pain; children’ s health; physical activity
Breast Cancer Prevention in Healthcare: A Comprehensive Overview
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submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 13515 | Submission Open
Keywords: breast cancer prevention; breast cancer epidemiology; BRCA; chemoprevention; breast cancer screening; breast imaging; prophylactic surgery; breast cancer surgery; mastectomy; oncoplastic; reconstructive surgery; adjuvant treatments; quality of life
(This special issue belongs to the Section Preventive Medicine)
Analysis of Healthcare Big Data and Health Informatics submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 13148 | Submission Open
Keywords: health informatics; eHealth; knowledge engineering in healthcare; knowledge graphs in healthcare; knowledge extraction and representation of health-related topics; artificial intelligence in healthcare; machine learning in healthcare; deep learning in healthcare; data analysis in healthcare data
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Informatics and Big Data)
Primary Health Care: Challenges and Recommendations during a Pandemic
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submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 13020 | Submission Open
Keywords: primary health care; pandemics; COVID-19; Healthcare resilience; burnout; out-patient visits; triage; obstetric care; chronic diseases; palliative care; prevention measures; epidemiological Surveillance; awareness campaign; vaccine campaign; integrated Public Health system; video consultations; telehealth; hospital at home; virtual hospital; primary care models; measures of service quality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Coronaviruses (CoV) and COVID-19 Pandemic)
Aging and Quality of Life
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submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 13 articles | Viewed by 12786 | Submission Open
Keywords: quality of life; aging; older adults; elderly; frailty; rehabilitation; stroke; diabetes; myocardial infarction; hip fracture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Community Care)
Paediatric Spinal Deformity submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 12384 | Submission Open
Keywords: scoliosis; kyphosis; spondylolysis; spondylolisthesis; natural history; prognosis; treatment; spinal fusion; outcomes; quality of life assessment questionnaires
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)
End of the COVID-19 Era: Models, Predictions and Projections
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submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 11561 | Submission Open
Keywords: COVID-19 pandemic: current and future state analysis; models for analysis and predictions; mathematical; computational; cognitive modelling for COVID-19; COVID-19: data and surveillance; epidemiology and infodemiology data for COVID-19; computational epidemiology; bioinformatics and immunoinformatics for COVID-19; AI for COVID-19; simulation for COVID-19
(This special issue belongs to the Section Coronaviruses (CoV) and COVID-19 Pandemic)
Autism beyond School-Age: Characterization, Intervention, and Community Support submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9505 | Submission Open
Keywords: autism; adult; adolescent; transition; diagnosis; mental health; cognition; adaptive functioning; brain imaging; health care
(This special issue belongs to the Section School Health)
Rheumatic Diseases and Related Conditions in Healthcare submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9334 | Submission Open
Keywords: rheumatic diseases; healthcare; osteoarthritis; rheumatoid arthritis; systemic autoimmune diseases; prevention; autoantibodies; prothrombotic stages; infectious diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)
Progress in Prevention and Care for Cardiovascular Diseases
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submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5854 | Submission Open
Keywords: arterial hypertension; heart failure; atrial fibrillation; conduction system pacing; cardiac resynchronization therapy; valvular heart disease and treatment; venous thromboembolic disease; pulmonary embolism; pulmonary hypertension; diagnostic imaging; echocardiography; prevention of cardiovascular diseases; oral anticoagulant therapy; dyslipidemia; atherosclerosis; heart arrhythmia; cardiac arrhythmia ablation; stroke; oncology and cardiovascular diseases; myocardial infarction; myocardial revascularization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)
Ethical Dilemmas and Moral Distress in Healthcare
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submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4815 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Policy)
Novel Approaches to Mobile and Smart Technology for Healthcare from a Human Factor Perspective
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submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4425 | Submission Open
Keywords: ambient intelligence; human-centered design; mobile healthcare; healthcare management and service; assisting diagnosis and treatment
Drug Regulation, Drug Safety and Promoting Pharmacy Support for Patients
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submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4392 | Submission Open
Keywords: drug safety; drug regulation; pharmacist role; medication management; patient safety; preventable medication harm/medication error; drug– /food– drug reactions; patient counseling services
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medication Management)
The Continuum of Social Isolation and Connectedness: The Impact on Health
edited by and Alliete Rodriguez Alfano
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2750 | Submission Open
Keywords: social connectedness; isolation; health; resiliency; recovery; interventions
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