Call for papers - Impact of disability on quality of life

Guest Editor

Agnieszka Sozańska, PhD, MBA, University of Rzeszów, Poland

Submission Status: Open | Submission Deadline: 17 September 2025

BMC Public Health is calling for submissions to our Collection, Impact of disability on quality of life. This initiative focuses on the physical, psychological, and social challenges faced by individuals with disabilities. The Collection aims to inform public health strategies, promoting inclusive policies and support systems. Topics include healthcare access, social participation, and mental health.

New Content Item This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3: Good Health and Wellbeing and SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities.

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Meet the Guest Editor

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Agnieszka Sozańska, PhD, MBA, University of Rzeszów, Poland

Agnieszka Sozańska is a scientist and academic teacher at Medical College University of Rzeszów. She is the Association Professor of Health Sciences, Executive MBA, Deputy Dean of the Medical College University of Rzeszów, and Head of the Laboratory of Gerontoprophylaxis in Natural Sciences and Medical Centre for Innovative Research, University of Rzeszow. Dr Sozańska's research focuses on the oldest part of the population with health problems, particularly in areas: assessment of health, functioning and disability, and quality of life; assessment of measurement tools in the context of the assessment of functional status and disability of older people; and interventions to reduce disability and improve physical and cognitive performance. Implementation of International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) in research and clinical practice in Poland.

About the Collection

BMC Public Health is calling for submissions to our Collection, Impact of disability on quality of life.

This is a critical area of research that encompasses the physical, psychological, and social consequences of bodily impairments, and mobility disabilities and neurological and learning disabilities. Understanding the multifaceted challenges faced by individuals with disabilities is essential for developing inclusive policies, interventions, and support systems that promote their well-being and quality of life.

Research in this field has advanced our understanding of the complex interplay between disability and various aspects of life, including healthcare access, employment opportunities, social participation, and mental health. We encourage submissions that explore a broad range of topics within this field, including but not limited to:

Social determinants of health for individuals with disabilities
Effectiveness of rehabilitation programs
Role of assistive technologies
Healthcare access and outcome disparities
Mental health interventions for disabled individuals
Social integration and participation
Quality of life across different disabilities
Experiences of marginalized groups within the disabled community
Longitudinal studies on quality of life
Cross-cultural comparisons of disability impact

This Collection aims to inform public health strategies and policies that can mitigate the negative impacts of disability on quality of life and enhance support systems available to disabled individuals. By advancing the knowledge base, we hope to promote a more inclusive society where individuals with disabilities can thrive.

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3: Good Health and Wellbeing and SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities.

All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.

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Submission Guidelines

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This Collection welcomes submission of original Research Articles. Should you wish to submit a different article type, please read our submission guidelines to confirm that type is accepted by the journal. Articles for this Collection should be submitted via our submission system, Snapp. During the submission process you will be asked whether you are submitting to a Collection, please select "Impact of disability on quality of life" from the dropdown menu.

All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer-review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.