This special issue examines the fundamental tension between technological progress and human welfare. It investigates whether societal advancement driven by digitalization and automation can meaningfully improve quality of life, or whether such progress may come at the expense of fundamental human values and well-being. The collection seeks scholarly work exploring the balance between homo sapiens and homo digitalis.

The issue targets researchers and practitioners interested in understanding how digitalization reshapes quality of life across social, economic, and personal dimensions. It welcomes diverse perspectives on measuring progress, evaluating technological impact on human flourishing, and envisioning sustainable development that prioritizes both innovation and human dignity.

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Potential topics

• Quality of life in the context of technological advancement
• The relationship between human welfare and digital transformation
• Progress and human values
• Socio-economic impacts of digitalization
• Definitions and measurement of quality of life in the digital age

Timeline

• September 30, 2026: Submission deadline

Brittany Lapin, Cleveland Clinic

Jessica Roydhouse, Menzies Institute for Medical Research

The EQ-DAPHNIE project, funded by the EuroQol Research Foundation, conducted a comprehensive population health assessment across 15 countries, collecting demographic data, social determinants of health, and diverse patient-reported outcome measures. This special collection brings together research examining the findings from this initiative.

Appel publié par Quality of Life Research. Voir l'appel sur le site de l'éditeur. Fiche de l'appel sur kerostig.

Potential topics

• Establishment of population norms for patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs)
• Cross-country comparisons of health measures
• Examination of health inequalities across populations
• Assessment of instrument performance within and across countries
• Self-reported health measures and analysis
• Efficacy of different measures in elderly populations
• Evaluation of generic and symptom-specific PROMs

Timeline

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Wen-Hung Chen, AstraZeneca

Lori D. McLeod, RTI Health Solutions

Regulatory and health technology assessment bodies increasingly recognize the value of incorporating patient perspectives during product development and evaluation. Patient experience data encompasses patient-reported outcomes, clinical assessments, and preference information, yet their integration into decision-making remains inconsistent. This collection seeks to advance understanding of how different stakeholders approach patient experience data to ensure patient voices meaningfully influence healthcare decisions.

The collection invites original research, reviews, and discussion papers examining how patient experience data—including preferences, symptoms, and quality of life measures—can inform regulatory and HTA submissions and decisions. Contributions addressing recent developments in the field and exploring emerging applications such as artificial intelligence and digital health technologies in patient experience research are particularly encouraged.

Appel publié par Quality of Life Research. Voir l'appel sur le site de l'éditeur. Fiche de l'appel sur kerostig.

Potential topics

• Assessment of patient experience, preferences, symptoms, and health-related quality of life for regulatory and HTA submissions
• Patient-reported outcomes and clinical outcome assessments in product development and evaluation
• Patient preference information collection and evaluation
• Artificial intelligence and digital health technology applications in patient experience data research
• Regulatory and HTA developments and decision-making processes
• Integration of patient voices in healthcare decisions to improve patient outcomes

Timeline

• June 30, 2027: Submission deadline