Journal of Pain Management, Palliative Medicine and Supportive Therapies
Aim and Scope
The Journal of Pain Management, Palliative Medicine and Supportive Therapies publishes original research, clinical studies, reviews, and policy analyses that address the prevention, assessment, and management of pain, as well as the delivery of palliative and supportive care services. It seeks to bring together healthcare professionals from multiple disciplines to advance knowledge and improve patient outcomes.
Its scope reflects the recognition that pain and symptom burden affect patients in a wide range of medical conditions, and that holistic care should address physical, emotional, and social dimensions of suffering. The journal encourages submissions that demonstrate clinical innovation, evidence-based practice, and culturally sensitive approaches to care.
Key areas of interest include:
- Pain Mechanisms and Assessment: Pathophysiology of pain, validated assessment tools, and patient-reported outcome measures.
- Pharmacological Pain Management: Opioids, adjuvant analgesics, non-opioid medications, and personalised prescribing strategies.
- Interventional Pain Therapies: Nerve blocks, spinal cord stimulation, and minimally invasive pain relief procedures.
- Palliative Care Approaches: Symptom control in advanced illness, hospice care, and integrated palliative services.
- Psychological and Emotional Support: Counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness, and coping strategies.
- Rehabilitation and Supportive Therapies: Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, complementary medicine, and nutritional support.
- Family and Caregiver Support: Education, respite care, and psychosocial support for families.
- Health Systems and Policy: Service delivery models, workforce training, policy frameworks, and access to essential medicines.
- Ethics and Cultural Perspectives: Informed consent, decision-making, and culturally sensitive care practices.
The journal accepts both qualitative and quantitative research, as well as clinical guidelines, implementation studies, and policy evaluations. Submissions from diverse geographic and cultural contexts are encouraged, with particular interest in approaches that address resource-limited settings.
Authors should clearly outline research objectives, describe methods, and discuss the implications of their findings for patient care, education, and policy.