General information and scope

RESED (Revista de la Sociedad Española del Dolor) is the official scientific publication of the Spanish Pain Society (Sociedad Española del Dolor, SED). It is a multidisciplinary journal addressed to health professionals, researchers and managers involved in the comprehensive management of pain.

Scope. RESED publishes work on the concept, aetiopathogenesis, epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis and pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment (interventional and non-interventional) of pain, as well as on related psychological, social and ethical aspects. Its focus is mainly clinical and epidemiological, and it is also open to translational and basic research where relevant.

Readership. The journal is addressed to specialists and health sciences professionals working in the field of pain: pain units, anaesthesiology and critical care, primary care, neurosciences, rehabilitation, nursing, physiotherapy, and related medical and surgical specialties.

Mission. To disseminate rigorous and clinically relevant scientific knowledge in pain medicine, promoting improvements in diagnosis, prevention and treatment. To catalyse the efforts of healthcare professionals, scientists, managers and institutions so that advances in pain research translate into improved patient care.

Vision. To unite efforts in scientific knowledge and advances in the field of pain medicine among Spanish-speaking healthcare professionals, with a high standard of quality. To attract international collaborations and contribute value to other centres of scientific production.

Values.

  • Multidisciplinary, open and integrative approach to the management of pain.
  • Awareness and dissemination about pain.
  • Honesty and independence.
  • Rigour, excellence and confidentiality.
  • Progress and innovation in scientific knowledge.