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2026 Call for Nominations for the ISOQOL Board of Directors
Nominations are due by 11 March, and candidate applications are due by 23 March 2026.
Abstract Submissions Opening Soon for the 33rd Annual Conference
Submissions for oral, oral brief and poster abstracts open in early March.
2026 Letter from the President
By Sandra Nolte, PhD
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Events
Reminder: Submit a Workshop Proposal or Symposium Abstract
Workshop proposal and symposium abstract submissions are now due on 2 February 2026.
Make Your Mark on ISOQOL’s 33rd Annual Conference
Propose a workshop, submit a symposium abstract, volunteer as an abstract reviewer.
One week remains to access Virtual #ISOQOL 2025!
Registration and access to the virtual conference is available through 22 January.
Education
Reminder: Submit your topic proposal for an e-learning event
Submissions remain open through 28 February for webinars, virtual roundtables, and virtual symposia.
Save the Date: ISOQOL’s 1st Virtual Symposium
Advancements in the Engagement and Preparation of Healthcare Providers for the Routine Integration of PROMs in Clinical Practice
Now Open: Submit a topic proposal to organize ISOQOL’s next virtual event!
Submissions are open now through 28 February 2025.
Journals
Call for QLR Associate Editors
QLR is seeking to recruit new Associate Editors for multiple open positions.
Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes Call for Papers
“Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement”
Quality of Life Research Call for Papers
“Quality of life dimensions in people living with mental disorders: moving beyond global scores”
Science
Bridging the Gap: A user-friendly tool for evaluating differential item functioning in patient-reported outcome measures.
By Olayinka I. Arimoro, MSc, and Tolulope T. Sajobi, PhD
Amplifying Youth Voices in Gender-Affirming Care: The GENDER-Q Youth PROM
By Manraj N. Kaur, Shelby L. Kennedy, Anne F. Klassen, and the GENDER-Q Youth Team
Personalized communication to improve the implementation of PROMs in clinical practice
By Kelly de Ligt, PhD
Membership
Volunteer with ISOQOL’s Awards or Scholarship Programs
Applications for the Awards Subcommittee or Travel Scholarship Selection Panels are due 16 March.
Don’t miss out on benefits: Renew your ISOQOL membership!
It’s time to renew your ISOQOL membership – renewals are open now through 31 January.
Thank You to Departing Leadership
We thank these ISOQOL members for their profound dedication and leadership!
SIGs
ISOQOL Welcomes New SIG Leaders
New leaders have begun their roles following the 2023 Annual Conference.
Why PROMs in Clinical Practice Matter? An Introduction to the Clinical Practice Special Interest Group
By Angela Wolff, PhD RN; Liv Marit Valen Schougaard, PhD RN; and Elizabeth Austin, PhD MPH
Getting to know Mixed Methods
By Rachel Cusatis, PhD, and Bridget Gaglio, PhD MPH
Give
Why Sponsor ISOQOL?
View our Support Opportunities Guide.
You helped #MovethePlane at the Annual Conference!
This year’s Annual Conference offered several exciting fundraising events with all proceeds going to the Travel Scholarship Program.
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Happy Holidays from ISOQOL
We wish you season’s greetings and a joyous New Year!
Happy Holidays from ISOQOL
We wish you season’s greetings and a joyous New Year!
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