(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.
Topics contain but are not limited to:
The journal publishes a variety of article types: Original Research, Review, Communication, Opinion, Comment, Conference Report, Technical Note, Book Review, etc.
There is no restriction on paper length, provided that the text is concise and comprehensive. Authors should present their results in as much detail as possible, as reviewers are encouraged to emphasize scientific rigor and reproducibility.
Publication Speed (median values for papers published in 2024): Submission to First Decision: 6.8 weeks; Submission to Acceptance: 14.3 weeks; Acceptance to Publication: 6 days (1-2 days of FREE language polishing included)
Special Issue
Welcoming the “Metaverse” in Integrative and Complementary Medicine
Submission Deadline: January 31, 2026 (Open) Submit Now
Guest Editor
Poppy L.A. Schoenberg, Ph.D
Osher Center for Integrative Health, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
Research interests: neurophysiology; cognitive neuroscience; cognitive neuropsychology
About This Topic
The “metaverse” is a digital, interconnected universe where virtual and physical realities converge to create limitless immersive and interactive experiences. The expansion of metaverse-related technologies, such as Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR), Haptic Biofeedback, Digital Twins, Avatars, Smart Contracts, Telemedicine and Telehealth, Blockchain Technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Spatial Computing, and 3D Modeling and Simulation, are already significantly enriching systems in business and healthcare that will shift how patients/providers interact and experience wellness.
As we welcome the metaverse into integrative and complementary medicine, this series invites researchers, clinicians/practitioners, and patients to share their insights, research findings, and visions for this exciting new frontier where the possibilities are seemingly endless. On the more cautious side, contributions that also consider how these technologies raise potentially important societal questions as their use becomes more ubiquitous, including but not limited to, issues related to privacy, data security, informed consent, and the potential for digital health disparities. A wide range of articles, including original research studies, review articles, case studies, technical overviews, ethical considerations, patient perspectives, practitioner insights, future directions, legal and regulatory analysis, educational resources, and patient outcomes data, will all be considered for peer-review.
Keyword
metaverse; augmented/virtual reality; telehealth/telemedicine, artificial intelligence; 3D-modeling; digital contracts; integrative medicine
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.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). Research articles and review articles are highly invited. Authors are encouraged to send the tentative title and abstract of the planned paper to the Editorial Office (icm@lidsen.com) for record. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Editorial Office.
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Publication
From Vision to Strategy: Expanding Metaversal Integrative Healthcare with DAOs and Blockchain EcosystemsAbstract Legacy, profit-driven organizational structures often lack the adaptability, equity, and innovation required for the evolving complexities of contemporary patient-centered care. They can limit access, constrain options, impose financial burdens, and hinder optimized delivery. Here, we propose a new architecture for metaversal integrative healt [...] |
Welcoming the “Metaverse” in Integrative and Complementary Medicine: Introductory OverviewAbstract The digital transformation of healthcare is accelerating. At the forefront of this revolution is the development of the "metaverse." This multidimensional digital universe, where virtual and physical realities converge, is reshaping the potential of integrative and complementary medicine. In this special edition journal series, we [...] |
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