Acute and Chronic Pain: Pathogenesis, Treatment Strategies and Care

Dear Colleagues,

Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with, or similar to, actual or potential tissue damage. For some, acute pain lasts less than 30 days, while for others, acute pain can refer to any pain that resolves before 3 to 6 months. The IASP classification of chronic pain for the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) is defined as pain that persists or recurs for more than 3 months. Pain is one of the world's most significant health crises. Pain, both acute and chronic, negatively impacts virtually every aspect of a patient's life. In many cases, pain is the primary or only clinical problem in some patients.

The aim of this Special Issue is to study the complex interaction of biological (genetic, biochemical, etc.) and psychological (mood, thoughts) factors underlying the development of pain.

Another goal is to explore pain management with pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches (e.g., exercise, cognitive behavioral therapy), and invasive approaches (neuromodulation, etc.) where necessary, and long-term pain management programs for people with persistent/chronic pain.

Dr. Luca Gregorio Giaccari
Dr. Pasquale Sansone
Guest Editors

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