BMC Palliative Care is calling for submissions to our new Collection on “Patient and public involvement in palliative care research.” Patient and public involvement (PPI) in palliative care research is increasingly recognized as essential to designing and conducting studies that reflect the real needs of individuals facing serious illness and their families. By incorporating the perspectives of patients and caregivers, researchers can align their work more closely with the lived realities of end-of-life care.

Engaging patients and the public enriches the evidence base and promotes a sense of ownership and empowerment among those directly affected. Prioritizing PPI contributes to a more compassionate, patient-centered approach that can improve quality of life for those receiving end-of-life support. Continued exploration in this area could result in more collaborative research endeavors, where patients and caregivers are co-researchers rather than just subjects, fostering a deeper understanding of their needs. Such advancements may drive the development of more effective interventions and policy changes in palliative care that prioritize patient and public voices.

We welcome submissions that explore the role and impact of PPI in advancing palliative care. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

Strategies for effective patient participation in palliative care research

Impact of public involvement on end-of-life care outcomes

Co-design of palliative care interventions with patients and families

Ethical considerations in involving patients and the public in research

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.

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3, Good Health and Well-Being.

BMC Palliative Care is calling for submissions to our new Collection, Palliative care in low-income and middle-income countries. This Collection aims to highlight the unique challenges and opportunities for palliative care in LMICs, emphasizing the need for culturally appropriate and context-sensitive approaches.

Improving palliative care in LMICs is crucial for delivering compassionate end-of-life support. Promising developments include integrating palliative care into primary healthcare, expanding community-based models, and leveraging telehealth to overcome geographic barriers. Enhanced awareness, advocacy, and policy support have also contributed to better funding and infrastructure. Ongoing research and collaboration among governments, NGOs, and communities are key to creating sustainable and adaptable care models as well as advancing professional training and interdisciplinary approaches.

Submissions from researchers and practitioners in LMICs are encouraged. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

· Challenges and innovations for palliative care access in LMICs

· Community-based palliative care models

· Training healthcare providers in palliative care in LMIC contexts

· Policy frameworks for palliative care in LMICs

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.

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