Patient Preference and Adherence

Manuscript deadline

31 March 2027

Article Collection Guest Advisor(s)

Dr. Biagio Barone, ASL Napoli 1 Centro, P.O. “San Paolo”
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Dr. Dario Del Biondo, ASL Napoli 1 Centro, P.O. “San Paolo”
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Dr. Felice Crocetto, University of Naples “Federico II”
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Shared Decision-Making in the Management of Urolithiasis

Urolithiasis affects approximately 10% of the global population, with recurrence rates exceeding 50% within five years despite effective medical and surgical interventions. While technological advances have improved stone treatment, long-term success depends heavily on patient adherence to preventive strategies, including dietary modifications, fluid intake and pharmacological regimens. Adherence, however, remains suboptimal and little is known about how patient preferences, values and beliefs influence treatment choices and health behaviours across the care continuum. This Article Collection aims to explore the intersection of urolithiasis management with patient-centred outcomes, including treatment acceptance, lifestyle adherence and satisfaction with shared decision-making. We invite research that moves beyond clinical efficacy to understand what matters most to patients living with recurrent stone disease.

Poor adherence to preventive measures in urolithiasis leads to unnecessary morbidity, repeated interventions, increased healthcare costs and diminished quality of life. Traditional clinical guidelines often overlook the psychosocial, economic and cultural factors that shape patient behaviour. Understanding patient preferences is critical, for example, whether patients favour watchful waiting overactive intervention or how side effects influence adherence to potassium citrate or thiazide diuretics. Furthermore, the rise of telemedicine, mobile health apps and personalized care models offers new opportunities to support adherence, but their effectiveness depends on alignment with patient needs. By centreing patient perspectives, this Collection will generate evidence to inform guideline development, improve counselling practices and reduce the burden of recurrent stone disease. It addresses a key gap in urological care: moving from a purely biomedical to a biopsychosocial model of chronic stone management.

This Collection aligns with the scope of Patient Preference and Adherence by focusing on patient-reported outcomes, treatment adherence and decision-making in urolithiasis. The subtopics listed below are intended as illustrative examples rather than strict categories; other submissions on related aspects of the topic are equally welcome. Suitable subtopics include (but are not limited to): patient preferences for surgical vs. medical vs. observational management; barriers and facilitators to dietary/fluid adherence; role of health literacy, risk perception and treatment beliefs; shared decision-making tools and decision aids; digital health interventions to support self-management; socioeconomic and cultural influences on adherence; and quality of life in recurrent stone formers. Accepted article types include original research, systematic reviews, qualitative studies, study protocols and short reports. We particularly welcome cross-sectional surveys, mixed-methods studies and intervention trials that incorporate validated adherence or preference measures.

Keywords: Patient adherence, Urolithiasis, Patient preference, Shared decision-making, Secondary prevention

Dr. Biagio Barone is a medical doctor and researcher with a focus on urology and oncological sciences. His work centers on advancing clinical practice and research in prostate cancer and related fields. He is actively involved in academic publishing and peer review, contributing to the dissemination of scientific knowledge. Dr. Barone combines clinical expertise with a strong commitment to innovation and patient-centered care.

Dr. Dario Del Biondo is a medical doctor with expertise in urology and clinical practice. His work focuses on the diagnosis and management of urological conditions, with particular attention to patient-centered care. He is engaged in ongoing professional development and contributes to clinical research and academic collaboration. Dr. Del Biondo is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based treatment.

Dr. Felice Crocetto is a medical doctor and academic urologist specializing in minimally invasive and robotic surgery. His clinical and research work focuses on prostate cancer and advanced surgical techniques. He is actively involved in scientific publishing and international collaborations within the urological community. Dr. Crocetto is dedicated to innovation and improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practice.

All manuscripts submitted to this Article Collection will undergo desk assessment and peer review if they can pass the desk assessments as part of our standard editorial process; the Guest Advisor for this Collection will not be handling the manuscripts (unless they are an Editorial Board member).

The deadline for submitting manuscripts is 31 March 2027.

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All manuscripts submitted to this Article Collection will undergo desk assessment and peer-review as part of our standard editorial process. Guest Advisors for this Collection will not be involved in peer-reviewing manuscripts unless they are an existing member of the Editorial Board. Please review the journal Aims and Scope and author submission instructions prior to submitting a manuscript.