Emerging Trends in Palliative Care for Chronic Illness

Submission Deadline: May 31, 2025

Guest Editor:

Mojtaba Miladinia, PhD

Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran

Research interests: Clinical Oncology, Nursing, Clinical Nursing, Massage Therapy, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Symptom Management, Palliative Medicine, Palliative Care, Pain Management, Complementary Therapies

Summary:

Chronic illnesses are a growing global concern that affect millions of people and have a significant impact on their quality of life. Palliative care has traditionally been concerned with providing end-of-life care for patients with terminal illnesses. However, there is a paradigm shift that acknowledges the value of palliative care throughout the chronic illness journey. This special issue will look at emerging trends in palliative care for chronic illnesses. We welcome manuscripts that discuss palliative care's evolving role in managing symptoms, improving well-being, and navigating the complexities of chronic disease. This special issue aspires to bridge the knowledge gap and inform best practices in palliative care for people with chronic illnesses. It welcomes diverse perspectives from healthcare professionals, researchers, and caregivers to foster a comprehensive understanding of this rapidly evolving field. 

Potential topics include:

- Integration of palliative care into chronic disease management programs

- The role of palliative care in supporting caregivers of chronically ill patients

- Innovative models of palliative care delivery for chronic illness populations

- Ethical considerations in palliative care for chronic illness

Keywords: Palliative care, Chronic illness, Symptom management, Quality of life, Supportive care, Complementary and alternative medicine, Integrative therapy, end-of-life care, interdisciplinary care