About this Research Topic
Recent data on the leading causes of mortality indicate that nine out of the top ten causes are chronic diseases, including cancer, heart disease, pneumonia, cerebrovascular disease, diabetes, respiratory diseases, and hypertensive disorders. The management of chronic conditions often necessitates sustained pharmacotherapy, with some patients requiring lifelong treatment. Over the course of long-term medication use, individuals with chronic diseases may encounter psychological distress, including anxiety and depression, stemming from the ongoing nature of their illness, adverse drug reactions, and necessary lifestyle modifications. These mental health challenges can significantly impair medication adherence and therapeutic compliance, potentially exacerbating the underlying condition and adversely affecting overall health outcomes.
Furthermore, the psychological well-being of chronic disease patients may intersect with familial relationships and social functioning, creating a complex interplay that warrants thorough investigation. Despite the recognized importance of these issues, current interventions addressing the mental health needs of chronic disease patients remain insufficient, leaving many individuals feeling isolated and unsupported in their long-term treatment journey. This represents a critical public health issue of global significance. Consequently, this Research Topic seeks to advance our understanding of the mental health challenges faced by chronic disease patients during prolonged pharmacotherapy, with a particular emphasis on elucidating the behavioral and psychological determinants and exploring patient-centered intervention strategies.
We invite contributions employing a range of methodological approaches, including mixed-methods research, implementation science, qualitative studies, cross-sectional surveys, intervention studies, quasi-experimental designs, and randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Areas of specific interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Behavioral and psychological determinants of mental health challenges.
2. Underlying behavioral or psychological mechanisms.
3. Development of innovative interventions leveraging digital or intelligent technologies.
4. Patient-centered health management models and intervention strategies.
5. Comparative analysis of regional distribution characteristics and global disparities.
6. Identification of distinctive clinical manifestations or behavioral patterns.
7. Evaluation of the impact of these mental health challenges on patient outcomes.
Furthermore, the psychological well-being of chronic disease patients may intersect with familial relationships and social functioning, creating a complex interplay that warrants thorough investigation. Despite the recognized importance of these issues, current interventions addressing the mental health needs of chronic disease patients remain insufficient, leaving many individuals feeling isolated and unsupported in their long-term treatment journey. This represents a critical public health issue of global significance. Consequently, this Research Topic seeks to advance our understanding of the mental health challenges faced by chronic disease patients during prolonged pharmacotherapy, with a particular emphasis on elucidating the behavioral and psychological determinants and exploring patient-centered intervention strategies.
We invite contributions employing a range of methodological approaches, including mixed-methods research, implementation science, qualitative studies, cross-sectional surveys, intervention studies, quasi-experimental designs, and randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Areas of specific interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Behavioral and psychological determinants of mental health challenges.
2. Underlying behavioral or psychological mechanisms.
3. Development of innovative interventions leveraging digital or intelligent technologies.
4. Patient-centered health management models and intervention strategies.
5. Comparative analysis of regional distribution characteristics and global disparities.
6. Identification of distinctive clinical manifestations or behavioral patterns.
7. Evaluation of the impact of these mental health challenges on patient outcomes.
Keywords: Mental Health, Psychological Therapies, Chronic Diseases, Intervention and Evaluation of Psychological Well-being
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