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222 gap statements mined from Health and Wellbeing Research papers in our 7.9M-paper local library, which holds 1,565 papers on the topic — drawn mostly from each paper's own stated research gap, future-work, challenge and limitation notes, and its abstract. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one.

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  • The research must address the issue of self-report data and cross-sectional design. The study needs to consider the potential biases and limitations of the sample.

    Community health information exposure and chronic disease preventive behavior among middle-aged and older adults an exploratory sequential mixed-methods study · 2026 · DOI

  • The underlying pathways of how community health information exposure promotes preventive behavior among middle-aged and older adults are not fully understood. The study aims to clarify the chained mediating roles of risk perception and preventive self-efficacy. The research investigates the moderating role of health literacy.

    Community health information exposure and chronic disease preventive behavior among middle-aged and older adults an exploratory sequential mixed-methods study · 2026 · DOI

  • While there is existing literature on the influencing factors of self‐care habits among nurses, little is known about the nurses’ self‐regulation facilitators and barriers of maintaining a healthier lifestyle.

    Self‐Regulation of Healthy Lifestyles in the Nursing Workplace: A Mixed‐Method Evaluation · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to investigate the association between physical activity levels and health-related quality of life in adults with diabetes. The current evidence linking physical activity levels to health-related quality of life in adults with diabetes is limited.

    Physical activity levels and HINT-8 health-related quality of life in Korean adults with diabetes: analysis of KNHANES 2019–2021 · 2026 · DOI

  • Previous studies have not sufficiently examined how factors associated with caregiver outcomes interact to shape those outcomes. There is a need for tailored interventions to address BPSD and support caregivers.

    Factors associated with family caregiver stress related to behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia: A stress process model-based path analysis · 2026 · DOI

  • Colleges should offer accessible mental health including counseling and peer-resources, support groups, to address obesity-related psychosocial challenges. Promoting Healthy Lifestyle Choices: Schools and colleges should encourage healthy habits by organizing programs that promote regular physical activity, balanced nutrition, and proper sleep hygiene.

    Impact of an Information, Education, and Communication Package on Knowledge, Attitude and Quality of Life Regarding Obesity Among College Students in Kerala: A Mixed-Methods Study · 2026 · DOI

  • The study has a cross-sectional design, which limits the ability to establish causality. The study sample is limited to patients admitted to the National Institute of Gerontology and Geriatrics. The study does not report on the long-term outcomes of the participants.

    Motor and functional correlates of cognitive performance in older adults · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research can build on the study's findings to further examine Japan's health promotion policies. Future research can explore the application of Japan's health promotion policies to other countries. Future research can investigate the effectiveness of Japan's health promotion policies in improving health outcomes.

    A Review of Health Promotion Movement (5th) and Health Japan 21 (3rd) in Japan · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a need for research on the implications of Japan's health promotion policies for Korea.

    A Review of Health Promotion Movement (5th) and Health Japan 21 (3rd) in Japan · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to identify factors influencing health-related quality of life among rural postmenopausal women. The current study aims to address this gap by examining the determinants of HRQoL in this population.

    Determinants of Health-Related Quality of Life among Rural Postmenopausal Women in Korea · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identified a need for a systematic approach to convergence arts therapy program design. The study aimed to address the gap in convergence arts therapy research by developing a systematic model.

    Development of CAT-IPM for Convergence Arts Therapy Program Design · 2026 · DOI

  • Future studies should investigate the long-term effects of the Golden STEPS Program on health-promoting lifestyle outcomes. Future studies should explore the feasibility of replicating the Golden STEPS Program in other settings. Future studies should examine the cost-effectiveness of community-based interventions in promoting healthy ageing.

    Health-Promoting Lifestyle Outcomes of the Golden STEPS Program among Senior Citizens: A Quasi-Experimental Pre-Post Evaluation · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of studies examining strategies for promoting health behaviors among middle-aged women with hypertension. Previous studies have not fully explored the relationships between hypertension-related knowledge, social support, self-efficacy in chronic disease management, and health-promoting behaviors in this population.

    Structural model of health-promoting behavior in middle-aged Korean women with hypertension based on the Information–Motivation–Behavioral Skills model: a cross sectional study · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of high-quality evidence on the effects of Tai Chi on certain health outcomes. The frequent omission of specific details regarding style and intensity in the literature prevents the establishment of definitive dose-response relationships.

    Evidence map of Tai Chi interventions for older adults · 2026 · DOI

  • Further high-quality studies are needed to consolidate the findings in specific settings, such as nursing home residents. Research on the style and intensity of Tai Chi interventions is needed to establish definitive dose-response relationships.

    Evidence map of Tai Chi interventions for older adults · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies challenges in managing chronic diseases, including the need for effective self-management and the impact of behavioral risk factors.

    Health related self efficacy and associated factors among patients with chronic diseases at university of Gondar comprehensive specialize hospital · 2026 · DOI

  • The study notes a lack of research on cognitive stimulation strategies in this population.

    Asociación entre deterioro mental, calidad de vida y estimulación en adultos mayores ecuatorianos estudiados. · 2026 · DOI

  • Future studies employing analytical or longitudinal designs should be conducted to identify factors influencing the quality of life among people living with chronic illnesses. Community-based intervention studies should be undertaken to evaluate the effectiveness of nurse-led health education and self-management programmes in improving quality of life.

    Quality of Life in People living with Chronic Illness · 2026 · DOI

  • Fourthly, although the overall sample size of this study reached 156 participants, the sample sizes for some subgroup analyses were relatively limited, which may affect the stability of effect estimates and the reproducibility of results and these results need to be further validated in future studies with larger samples and independent cohorts.

    Applicability of resting energy expenditure prediction equations in Chinese nursing home residents · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to understand the mechanisms through which quality of life may be associated with self-efficacy in older patients with chronic conditions.

    The impact of self-efficacy on health-related quality of life among community-dwelling older adults with chronic diseases: the mediating role of self-management behaviour · 2026 · DOI

  • SCD is a complex and multifaceted condition. The relationship between SCD and HrQoL is not well understood. There is a lack of effective interventions for improving HrQoL in individuals with SCD.

    A cross-sectional comparison of health-related quality of life in people with subjective cognitive decline and the general population · 2026 · DOI

  • The relationship between SCD and HrQoL has not been extensively studied. There is a lack of understanding about the protective factors for HrQoL in participants with SCD.

    A cross-sectional comparison of health-related quality of life in people with subjective cognitive decline and the general population · 2026 · DOI

  • The disease requires long-term management and may progress to serious complications. There is a need to identify the factors influencing HRQoL in adults diagnosed with chronic liver disease.

    Factors associated with health-related quality of life in patients with chronic liver disease in Korea: a cross-sectional study · 2026 · DOI

  • Although studies have indicated that patients and significant others who have close relationships and share illness appraisals could benefit from communication and cooperation in implementing health-promoting lifestyles, few studies have concentrated on chronic kidney diseases.

    Influencing Health-Promoting Lifestyles Among Chronic Kidney Disease Patients and Significant Others: A Dyadic Analysis · 2025 · DOI

  • The absence of a comparison group limits causal inference. The study used a shortened HPLP-II-based measure rather than the full HPLP-II. The sample size was limited to 32 barangay senior citizen presidents.

    Health-Promoting Lifestyle Outcomes of the Golden STEPS Program among Senior Citizens: A Quasi-Experimental Pre-Post Evaluation · 2026 · DOI

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) The underlying pathways of how community health information exposure promotes preventive behavior among middle-aged and older adults are not fully understood (“Community health information exposure and chronic disease preventive behavior…”, 2026); (2) While there is existing literature on the influencing factors of self‐care habits among nurses, little is known about the nurses’ self‐regulation facilitators and barriers of maintaining a healthier lifestyle (“Self‐Regulation of Healthy Lifestyles in the Nursing Workplace: A Mixed‐Method…”, 2026); (3) There is a need to investigate the association between physical activity levels and health-related quality of life in adults with diabetes (“Physical activity levels and HINT-8 health-related quality of life in Korean…”, 2026); (4) There is a need for tailored interventions to address BPSD and support caregivers (“Factors associated with family caregiver stress related to behavioral and…”, 2026); (5) Future research can build on the study's findings to further examine Japan's health promotion policies (“A Review of Health Promotion Movement (5th) and Health Japan 21 (3rd) in Japan”, 2026). 222 gap statements have been mined from Health and Wellbeing Research papers in our 7.9M-paper local library, which holds 1,565 papers on the topic; the gaps come from whichever of those papers state one. They are mostly the research gaps the authors state and the papers' abstracts, plus future-work, limitations and challenges passages. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one, so you can read the original claim in context.

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