(ISSN 2573-4393)
OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine is an international peer-reviewed Open Access journal published quarterly online by LIDSEN Publishing Inc. It covers all evidence-based scientific studies on integrative, alternative and complementary approaches to improving health and wellness.
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Publication Speed (median values for papers published in 2023): Submission to First Decision: 5.9 weeks; Submission to Acceptance: 14.7 weeks; Acceptance to Publication: 8 days (1-2 days of FREE language polishing included)
Special Issue
Special Edition on Moral Injury in Clinical and Healthcare Settings
Submission Deadline: December 15, 2025 (Open) Submit Now
Guest Editor
Changiz Mohiyeddini, PhD
Professor, Department of Foundational Medical Studies, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, MI, United States
Research Interests: Resilience; trauma; emotion regulation
About This Topic
Moral injury, characterized by the profound emotional and psychological distress resulting from actions or experiences that violate an individual’s moral or ethical beliefs, has emerged as a crucial area of study in healthcare. As clinicians, nurses, and other professionals navigate complex ethical dilemmas, the impact of moral injury on mental health, burnout, and job satisfaction has become increasingly apparent. This special edition aims to deepen our understanding of moral injury within clinical contexts, offering insights into its definitions, assessment tools, and evidence-based interventions. Contributions are invited to explore case studies, frameworks, and practical strategies for addressing moral injury, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Keywords
Moral injury; healthcare professionals; mental health; burnout; ethical dilemmas; COVID-19; evidence-based interventions
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted through the LIDSEN Submission System. Detailed information on manuscript preparation and submission is available in the Instructions for Authors. All submitted articles will be thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process and will be processed following the Editorial Process and Quality Control policy. Upon acceptance, the article will be immediately published in a regular issue of the journal and will be listed together on the special issue website, with a label that the article belongs to the Special Issue. LIDSEN distributes articles under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) License in an open-access model. The authors own the copyright to the article, and the article can be free to access, distribute, and reuse provided that the original work is correctly cited.
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