Impact Factor
3.60
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
4.16
397 total citations
h5-index
31
h5 depth signal
Cited share
85.0%
85 of 100
Total citations
397
Citation footprint
Metric signal
2.59
External metric anchor
Self-citation
0.8%
3 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
China
336
United States
96
Canada
70
South Korea
56
Italy
50
Citing Fields of Research
Anesthetic & Pain Medicine
690
Musculoskeletal Disorders
361
Migraines & Headaches
100
Dentistry & Oral Medicine
87
Nervous System Disorders
52
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
1,788
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
100
85 cited publications
Last 12 months
179
179.0 publications/month
Open access share
100.0%
179 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
China
336 citing publications
Leading citing field
Anesthetic & Pain Medicine
690 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
31 January 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v6n1, spring 2001-
v6n1, spring 2001-
Active Coverage
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Anesthetic & Pain Medicine
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
Canadian Pain Society
Broad Categories
Neurology
Psychophysiology
Anesthetic & Pain Medicine
Musculoskeletal Disorders
MeSH Descriptors
Pain Management
Pain
Research
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1155/prm/5587917
Open DOI
A Randomized Trial Evaluating the Synergistic Effect of Parenteral Diclofenac and Paracetamol for Pain Management in Adult Males With Acute Limb Injury
Introduction: In the emergency department (ED), commonly used analgesics for pain management are nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), paracetamol, and opioids. The aim of this clinical trial was to evaluate the effectiveness of...
02
DOI 10.1155/prm/4002703
Open DOI
The Analgesic Enhancing Effects of Coupling M1 and PMC rTMS on Neuropathic Pain After Spinal Cord Injury: An fNIRS Study
Background: Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) of the left primary motor cortex (M1) shows promise for treating neuropathic pain (NP) after spinal cord injury (SCI), but its efficacy remains limited. This study investiga...
03
DOI 10.1155/prm/2464060
Open DOI
Association Between the Triglyceride–Glucose Index and Incident Chronic Severe Pain in Middle‐Aged and Older Chinese Adults: A Nationwide Cohort Study
Background: Insulin resistance (IR) has been linked to chronic severe pain (CSP) in previous studies. The triglyceride–glucose (TyG) index serves as an indicator of IR. However, whether TyG control level affects the further CSP incidence...
04
DOI 10.1155/prm/2303107
Open DOI
Evaluation of the Relationship Between the Grade of Lumbar Foraminal Spinal Stenosis and Outcomes of Dorsal Root Ganglion Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment
Objective: We aimed to evaluate the association between the radiological grade of lumbar foraminal spinal stenosis (LFSS) and the outcomes of dorsal root ganglion (DRG) pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) treatment. Materials and Methods: This i...
05
DOI 10.1155/prm/2352060
Open DOI
Pain in People With Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) Undergoing or Following Surgery: A Systematic Narrative Review
Background: Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic pain condition characterised by widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbance and cognitive problems. This systematic review aimed to characterise the perioperative experiences of FMS pa...
06
DOI 10.1155/prm/4722836
Open DOI
Long‐Term Outcome of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome versus Limb Pain of Other Origin: Results From a Telephone Survey With up to 5‐year Follow‐Up
Background: Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a disabling condition requiring long‐term treatment. This study evaluated long‐term outcomes in CRPS patients compared to posttraumatic neuralgia (PN) and nociceptive limb pain (NLP) 1...
07
DOI 10.1155/prm/9944170
Open DOI
Pain Science Education for People With Persistent Pain on NHS Waiting Lists: A Mixed Methods Study
Background: Persistent pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Long waiting times can adversely affect outcomes and impede effective management; thus, waiting list‐targeted interventions may be beneficial. Objective: To explore ...
08
DOI 10.1155/prm/7701940
Open DOI
The Use of Botulinum Toxin Injections in Peripheral Neuropathic Pain: A Systematic Review of Efficacy and Safety Outcomes
Peripheral neuropathic pain (PNP), a chronic condition resulting from nerve damage and characterized by altered sensory signaling and central sensitization, poses significant therapeutic challenges. Botulinum toxin (BTX), known for neuro...
09
DOI 10.1155/prm/5577357
Open DOI
Spinal Posture, Mobility, and Muscle Endurance in Women With Tension‐Type Headache: A Case‐Control Study
Background: Tension‐type headache (TTH), a prevalent form of primary headache, has been linked to alterations in spinal biomechanics. Objective: This study aimed to compare spinal posture, mobility, and muscle endurance between women wit...
10
DOI 10.1155/prm/7197339
Open DOI
Progress in Research on Alleviating the Symptoms Associated With Advanced Cancer Using Traditional Chinese Medicine
Advanced cancer continues to pose a substantial global challenge, with complex symptom burdens and limited therapeutic options. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), grounded in holistic theory and the principles of syndrome differentiatio...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Title from cover.
Latest issue consulted: vol. 1, no. 2 (summer 1996).
First issue also called "Premier issue."
Print issues ceased with v. 20, no. 6 (2015).
Also issued online.
In English; abstracts also in French.
From 2001-2015, issued by Canadian Pain Society.