Resource Links

IASP encourages its web viewers to access these links:

IASP Taxonomy

IASP Taxonomy – The IASP Taxonomy was updated in 2011 by the IASP Taxonomy Working Group. The terms are based on Part III of Classification of Chronic Pain, Second Edition, IASP Task Force on Taxonomy, edited by H. Merskey and N. Bogduk, IASP Press, Seattle, © 1994.

Curricula

These outline curricula are helpful for establishing teaching courses on acute, chronic, and cancer pain at both the undergraduate and graduate level. The curricula are updated periodically.

• Dentistry
• Medical Schools
• Nursing
• Pharmacy
• Psychology (PDF)
• Physical and Occupational Therapy

Guidelines

IASP has developed sets of guidelines concerning the creation of pain treatment facilities, the ethical treatment of test subjects (both animal and human), and the development of guidelines for clinical practice:

• Recommendations for Pain Treatment Services
• IASP Guidelines for the Use of Animals in Research 
• Ethical Guidelines for Pain Research in Humans
• Development of Clinical Practice Guidelines in the Field of Pain

IASP would also like to share guidelines from other associations:

• Assessing Pain in Older Persons - New guidance from the British Pain Society

World Health Organization

World Health Organization (WHO) – IASP is an NGO with official relations with WHO

Chapter 3.7 "Pain Associated with Neurological Disorders", from Neurological Disorders: Public Health Challenges, published by WHO, 2006, is available in PDF format.

Pain Research Forum

Pain Research Forum (PRF) is an interactive web community dedicated to finding treatments for untreatable pain conditions.

Professional Resources

Academic Resources

A listing of website links to journals, online references, and more.

Educational Opportunities

IASP has gathered information from a variety of sources on programs offered for continuing education in pain. These may be fellowships, degree programs, distance learning programs, web-based training, etc. This list is provided as a service and does not imply IASP endorsement of any of the degree programs or courses listed.

Careers

IASP publishes paid job postings and positions available at the IASP Secretariat. If you would like to advertise a position, please contact IASP.

IASP does not provide the following services:

• Patient information service or patient information telephone line.
• Lists of pain treatment centers.
• Physician referral services.
• Reprints of articles or pamphlets/booklets on specific pain syndromes or treatment.
  

Disclaimer:
Linking to publications, materials or websites of other organizations or entities does not constitute endorsement by IASP of such publications, materials or websites. IASP provides these references and links because they may be of value to persons interested in the research and treatment of pain, but are subject to the disclaimer on the IASP website home page.