This journal focuses on the study of pain, encompassing its mechanisms, assessment, and treatment across various conditions and populations. Research includes investigations into chronic pain syndromes, neuropathic pain, musculoskeletal pain, and pain following surgery. The journal also explores the interplay between pain and psychological factors such as insomnia, boredom, and catastrophizing, as well as the impact of genetics and physiological responses on pain perception and management. Studies often involve clinical trials, observational studies, and experimental models to understand pain's complexities and evaluate therapeutic interventions.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Anesthesiology and Pain MedicineQ2
Neurology (clinical)Q3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Clinical Neurology
Scopus Categories
Neurology (clinical)Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitationPain Mechanisms and TreatmentsPain Management and Opioid UsePediatric Pain Management TechniquesAnesthesia and Pain ManagementPain Management and Placebo EffectFibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ResearchPain Management and TreatmentSpine and Intervertebral Disc PathologyMyofascial pain diagnosis and treatment