In May 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the protection of patients a global health priority through the resolution WHA 72.6, titled "Global action on patient safety." Yet, despite its recognized importance and advancements in technology and treatment, safety concerns in healthcare persist worldwide. By prioritizing high standards of care and vigilance, chiropractors may contribute to a safer healthcare system for all stakeholders, particularly patients.

This thematic series in Chiropractic & Manual Therapies (C&MT) is led by a diverse, international team of editors with a track record aligned in patient safety. Namely, senior epidemiologist Prof. Sidney Rubinstein, nurse scientist Dr. Stacie Salsbury, early career researcher Dr. Brian Coleman, whose expertise lies in implementation science and technology, and Prof Simon French, co-Editor-in-Chief at C&MT. Our editorial team invites authors to submit manuscripts focused on patient safety in chiropractic care. Submissions are encouraged in all formats accepted by the journal, including original research articles, systematic and scoping reviews, case reports, and study protocols. In addition, the series welcomes scholarly commentaries, debates, and letters to the editor that explore barriers and propose solutions to fostering and sustaining a strong global patient safety culture within chiropractic.

Submissions may include, but are not limited to, the following patient safety topics:

Intervention or quality improvement studies of strategies to enhance the patient safety culture in chiropractic clinical settings, including individual practices, multi-specialty group practices, and hospital-based practices.

Studies investigating perceptions of patient safety in chiropractic from key stakeholders, including patients, family members, chiropractors, and other healthcare professionals.

The epidemiology of patient safety events where the occurrence and patterns of patient safety events relevant to chiropractic care are evaluated.

Studies addressing patient safety considerations for special populations seeking or receiving chiropractic care, such as older adults or pregnant patients.

Studies exploring the intersection of population characteristics and patient safety within chiropractic settings.

Studies evaluating the effectiveness of curricular content and/or simulation-based training in enhancing chiropractic student and practitioner competency and proficiency in safety-related assessment and management.

Online conference. Following the end of this Call, we will organize an online-conference for all authors to present their work and discuss the importance of their findings

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

All submissions in this collection undergo the journal’s standard peer review process. Similarly, all manuscripts authored by a Guest Editor(s) will be handled by the Editor-in-Chief. As an open access publication, this journal levies an article processing fee (details here). We recognize that many key stakeholders may not have access to such resources and are committed to supporting participation in this issue wherever resources are a barrier. For more information about what support may be available, please visit OA funding and support, or email OAfundingpolicy@springernature.com or the Editor-in-Chief.