Clinical Interventions in Aging

Dove Medical Press is pleased to invite you to submit your research to an upcoming Article Collection on "Perioperative Management and Integrated Surgical Care for Older Adults" in Clinical Interventions in Aging.

Global populations are aging. With this, comes increasing incidence of neoplastic and degenerative disease, as well as traumatic injuries sustained because of falls from standing height. Surgical management is the mainstay of management for these conditions. However, this is complicated by such multimorbidity and frailty in older populations. This can contribute to high complications rates and adverse outcomes, including mortality. Frailty has been shown to be associated with such outcomes across a whole host of surgical specialties and settings. However, interventions to influence adverse outcomes in frail older surgical patients have not been widely studied. Evidence is needed to inform best practice, permit guideline development, and improve health and social outcomes for older people with surgical pathologies.

Health economies globally are facing substantial financial crises in the current climate; there is therefore an absolute need to deliver efficient and cost-effective care, that minimizes bed occupancy and healthcare consumption. There is insufficient research to currently guide best practice in several surgical specialties and pathologies. Although examples have been set in the field of orthopedics, there is a clear need to research whether similar models of care and interventions have efficacy in other surgical arenas.

The sustainability of healthcare in the context of an aging population is absolutely dependent on maximizing safety and efficiency, minimizing harm, whilst still providing equal access for older people, who should not be discriminated against on the basis of age alone. This Article Collection calls for papers that contribute to global knowledge in this field. We welcome any submissions relating to the perioperative and surgical care of older people, which show clinical or socioeconomic benefit over conventional practice.

All manuscripts submitted to this Article Collection will undergo a full peer-review; the Guest Advisors for this Collection will not be handling the manuscripts (unless they are an Editorial Board member). Please review the journal scope and author submission instructions prior to submitting a manuscript. The deadline for submitting manuscripts is 1 August 2025. 

Please submit your manuscript on our website, quoting the promo code LAJJN for a 10% discount on the Article Processing Charge and to indicate that your submission is for consideration in this Article Collection.

Guest Advisors

Dr. Frances Rickard, Southmead Hospital, North Bristol NHS, Bristol, United Kingdom

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Dr. Rickard is a Consultant Physician and Perioperative Geriatrician at Southmead Hospital in Bristol

Dr. David Shipway, Southmead Hospital, North Bristol NHS, Bristol, United Kingdom

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Dr. Shipway is a Consultant Physician and Perioperative Geriatrician at Southmead Hospital in Bristol. He is also a Senior Clinical Lecturer with the University of Bristol. 

Dr. Margot Lodge, Alfred Health/Monash University

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Dr. Lodge is a consultant geriatrician at Alfred Health. She is an adjunct research fellow at Monash University.

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Dove Medical Press is pleased to invite you to submit your research to an upcoming Article Collection on "Understanding Physical Functioning in Older Adults – New Approaches and Novel Interventions" in Clinical Interventions in Aging.

As older adults age, physical function declines. However, age-related decline happens at different rates for different individuals. Understanding risk factors for physical decline and mechanisms underlying this age-related decline is critical so that targeted interventions can be developed to prevent mobility disability. There is interest in understanding the biologic factors related to mobility decline, and how those relate to other functional capacities, especially cognitive. The contribution of sensory information to mobility function is increasingly appreciated. Multimorbidity and frailty are also significant factors influencing physical function in older adults. Systems-level factors, such as social determinants of health, can also impact risk for mobility disability.

Maintaining physical function is an important component of healthy aging that impacts older adults’ quality of life, their ability to remain independent, and their overall health. New approaches are needed to examine the multifactorial mechanisms influencing age-related physical decline on both an individual and systems-level. Novel interventions to prevent mobility disability or improve physical functioning can make a significant impact on not only physical health but overall well-being.

This Collection will accept original research, review articles, short reports, expert opinion, and clinical trial reports that cover a range of topics on physical function in older adults. Articles can discuss individual level and systems-level factors that increase risk for physical dysfunction or mobility disability, explore the geroscience hypothesis as it relates to mobility decline, and identify biochemical pathways and novel targets to prevent sarcopenia. The connection of mobility with other systems, such as sensory or cognitive, in older adults is of interest. In addition, both clinical trials and small pilots that test new interventions are welcome.

All manuscripts submitted to this Article Collection will undergo a full peer-review; the Guest Advisors for this Collection will not be handling the manuscripts (unless they are an Editorial Board member). Please review the journal scope and author submission instructions prior to submitting a manuscript. The deadline for submitting manuscripts is 31 July 2025.

Please submit your manuscript on our website, quoting the promo code XSMQJ for a 10% discount on the Article Processing Charge and to indicate that your submission is for consideration in this Article Collection.

Please contact Sam Zhang at [email protected] with any queries.

Guest Advisor

Dr. Atalie C. Thompson, MD, MPH, Wake Forest Baptist University School of Medicine

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Atalie C. Thompson, MD, MPH is a clinician scientist and board certified ophthalmologist with fellowship training in glaucoma whose research focuses on the relationship of the visual system to aging and novel methods for early detection of age-related eye diseases. She completed her undergraduate studies at Harvard College, received a fellowship to complete a masters degree in public health from University of California, Berkeley, and received her medical degree from Stanford Medical School. She finished her residency, clinical fellowship in glaucoma and a research fellowship at Duke University Eye Center. She has received funding from the National Insitutes of Health, American Glaucoma Society, the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and the OAIC Pepper Center. She currently serves as the Vice Chair of Research for the Department of Ophthalmology at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and has a co-appointment in Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine.

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Dove Medical Press is pleased to invite you to submit your research to an upcoming Article Collection on "Innovative Care Models for Older Adults: The Role of Telehealth and Emerging Technologies" in Clinical Interventions in Aging.

The rapid growth in the older adult population is driving health care systems to adopt a wide range of technology-enabled solutions to deliver care to this segment of the population. This approach has transformed how older adults receive care by offering diverse benefits, including greater accessibility, improved chronic disease management, and enhanced satisfaction for both patients and caregivers. Timely interventions and reduced travel demands are especially valuable for individuals with mobility limitations or those residing in rural areas. However, despite these benefits, widespread adoption of digital solutions remains challenging. Overcoming hurdles and tailoring interventions to meet the unique needs of older adults are crucial. This Article Collection will highlight evidence-based research and innovative strategies that advance person-centered and high-quality care for older adults.

Older adults are increasingly using digital health technologies, such as telehealth, mobile health, patient portals, and wearable devices.¹ However, some older adults still face barriers in adopting technology-enabled care that can lead to inequities. Barriers include challenges in learning or accessing new technologies, age-related biases, and difficulty using technologies that are not designed to support patients with age-related issues such as cognitive decline or sensory impairments.²

To address these gaps, health care providers and health systems must ensure that technology-enabled care meets the needs of older adults and addresses the barriers they face. The Principles and Guidelines for Telehealth and Aging offer a roadmap for delivering telehealth in ways that are person-centered, equitable, accessible, integrated, and coordinated.³ Beyond telehealth, the same principles can guide broader technology-enabled care strategies to ensure solutions are tailored to the unique needs of older adults, leading to improved care delivery and outcomes.

This Article Collection for Clinical Interventions in Aging seeks submissions that explore how technology-enabled care can be delivered to older adults in ways that meet their needs and that are person-centered, equitable, accessible, integrated, and coordinated. We welcome evidence-based research, interventions, and insights highlighting solutions that overcome barriers to technology adoption and improve clinical outcomes in aging populations. Potential topics include:

• Evidence-based virtual and hybrid care models that expand health care access for older adults in underserved areas
• Innovative digital health tools designed to address age-related health challenges
• Advanced technologies that facilitate data exchange across electronic health records, improving care coordination for older adults with complex needs
• Caregiver integration tools that enhance support for older adults, particularly those experiencing cognitive decline

The goal of this Article Collection is to provide actionable insights that advance effective, equitable care practices to improve health and quality of life for older adults.

Sources

1. James CA, Basu T, Nallamothu BK, Kullgren JT. Use of digital health technologies by older US adults. JAMA Network Open. 2025;8(1).

2. Leff B, Ritchie CS, Rising KL, Cannon K, Wardlow L. Addressing barriers to equitable telehealth for older adults. Frontiers in Medicine. 2025;12.

3. Wardlow L, Leff B, Biese K, et al. Development of telehealth principles and guidelines for older adults: A modified Delphi Approach. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 2022;71(2):371-382.

All manuscripts submitted to this Article Collection will undergo a full peer-review; the Guest Advisors for this Collection will not be handling the manuscripts (unless they are an Editorial Board member). Please review the journal scope and author submission instructions prior to submitting a manuscript. The deadline for submitting manuscripts is 30 November 2025.

Please submit your manuscript on our website, quoting the promo code ENBIV for a 10% discount on the Article Processing Charge and to indicate that your submission is for consideration in this Article Collection.

Please contact Sam Zhang at [email protected] with any queries.

Guest Advisors

Dr. Liane Wardlow, PhD, West Health Institute

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Liane Wardlow, PhD, is the Senior Director of Clinical Research and Telehealth at the West Health Institute. With 20 years of experience in research across various disciplines, industries, and organizations, Dr. Wardlow has contributed to initiatives at the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences, the University of California, San Diego’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, Pearson Education, and now the West Health Institute. Her current research focuses on improving health service delivery to enhance the lives of older adults. This includes optimizing care-in-place models, such as telehealth, home-based primary care, home-based palliative care, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). These healthcare delivery models aim to improve health outcomes, quality of life, and care experiences while reducing costs and enabling older adults to age in place with dignity.

Dr. Laurie Archbald-Pannone, MD, MPH, University of Virginia

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Laurie Archbald-Pannone, MD, MPH, serves as the Claude Moore Associate Professor of Geriatrics, as well as in Infectious Diseases, at the University of Virginia School Of Medicine. As a geriatrician and infectious disease specialist with extensive experience in geriatric medicine and facility-based infection control and prevention, Dr. Archbald-Pannone has over 15 years of clinical and research expertise in the post-acute and long-term care setting (PALTC). She serves as an invited member of the Virginia Department of Health's Long-Term Care Advisory Task Force and, with funding support from VDH, serves as the medical director of the Virginia IMPACT. She is actively involved in medical education, currently serving as College Dean for Student Affairs at the University Of Virginia School Of Medicine.

Dr Suzanne M. Gillespie, MD, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

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Suzanne Gillespie, MD, is a geriatrician and Certified Medical Director. She is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Geriatrics and Aging at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and the past president of the Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine.

 

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Dove Medical Press is pleased to invite you to submit your research to an upcoming Article Collection on "Hormone Replacement Therapy in Aging - Benefits, Risks, and Clinical Considerations for Older Adults" in Clinical Interventions in Aging.

We are pleased to announce a new Article Collection in Clinical Interventions in Aging, dedicated to the game-changing role of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in healthy aging and the management of age-related disorders.

For eligible patients, HRT has revolutionized aging-related healthcare, offering significant benefits in restoring hormonal balance, alleviating menopause and andropause symptoms, reducing osteoporosis and cardiovascular risks, and ultimately enhancing health span and quality of life for older adults.

Given the importance of HRT in aging medicine, Clinical Interventions in Aging invites submissions of original research articles, reviews, and perspectives exploring the mechanisms of action, clinical efficacy, safety, and real-world application of these transformative therapies.

The collection, edited by the Editor-In-Chief Prof. Nandu Goswami, is part of the new Game Changer series of Article Collections, focusing on breakthrough therapies, drugs, or technologies that have significantly altered the standard of care, leading to game-changing improvements in patient outcomes.

While the call is open to receive manuscripts across the broad spectrum of HRT in aging medicine, the Editors are particularly interested in manuscripts highlighting the role of HRT for older adults in the following area, including but not limited to:

• Osteoporosis and sarcopenia – HRT’s impact on bone density, fall prevention, and frailty
• Cardiovascular and metabolic effects – HRT’s role in heart disease, diabetes, and inflammation
• Cognitive and neurological effects– HRT’s potential in Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive aging
• Long-term risks and monitoring – HRT’s potential risks in cancer and thromboembolism
• Mental health and quality of life – HRT’s impact on mood, depression, sleep, and sexual health
• Efficacy and safety – considerations in late initiation of HRT in older adults

Please submit your manuscript on our website. Submitting authors will be eligible for a 20% discount of the Article Publishing Charge by applying the following code at the point of submission RFPTL. If you have any queries regarding the Article Collection or would like to discuss a submission, then please email the Commissioning Editor Sam Zhang at [email protected].

Papers published within the Game Changer series will benefit from additional promotional activities across Taylor and Francis, increasing the discoverability and visibility of your research.

Please review the journal Aims and Scope and author submission instructions prior to submitting a manuscript. The deadline for submissions is 1 April 2026.

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