The Health-Related Quality of Life of Older People with Chronic Disease
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: 31 July 2025 | Viewed by 224
Special Issue Editors
Interests: ageing; rehabilitation; nursing research; nursing care
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Interests: chronic diseases; health-related outcomes; mental health, patient-centered care; quality of life
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The world's population is aging at an unprecedented rate, and this demographic transition is fundamentally reshaping societies worldwide, with a more pronounced impact in Europe. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that the global population aged 60 and over is projected to double by 2050, reaching nearly 2.1 billion people. This trend of aging poses challenges and opportunities for governments, health systems, and communities around the world. As people age, they often experience several physical and cognitive health problems that can affect their overall well-being. Quality of life is a complex concept that includes physical health, mental well-being, social engagement, and overall satisfaction with one's living environment. It is crucial to prioritize a high quality of life for older adults with chronic diseases, not only as a moral obligation but mainly as an indicator of a society's progress and commitment to caring for its older population. In this context, papers addressing the health-related quality of life of older people with chronic disease are invited for this Special Issue. We are particularly interested in papers that maintain a high academic standard while also focusing on optimal solutions for clinical practice.
Dr. César Fonseca
Dr. Elisabete Alves
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- aging
- chronic diseases
- interventions
- health-related outcomes
- mental health
- nursing
- patient-centered care
- quality of life
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