Research & Guidelines

Research Resources & Guidelines

AAPM connects the pain medicine community with research, evidence-based resources, and trusted information that support clinical practice, scholarship, and patient education. Explore resources for researchers, access peer-reviewed pain medicine research, and find educational information for patients and caregivers.

Explore AAPM Resources

Find research support, published evidence, and trusted resources for the people advancing and affected by pain medicine.

Researcher Resources

Find resources that support pain medicine research, scholarship, collaboration, and opportunities to contribute to the field. Access research-related information for academic and community clinicians, clinical researchers, and other health scientists.

Pain Medicine Journal

Access peer-reviewed research, reviews, clinical science, and commentary through Pain Medicine, the official journal of the American Academy of Pain Medicine and a multidisciplinary resource for the field.

Patient Education Resources

Connect patients and caregivers with reliable educational resources and organizations that provide information, support, and advocacy for people living with pain.

Clinical Guidelines & Consensus Recommendations

AAPM develops and participates in evidence-based clinical guidelines and consensus recommendations that bring together research, clinical expertise, and multidisciplinary perspectives to inform pain care.