Pain Physician

Top Research Topics at Pain Physician?

Pain Physician mainly tackles studies in Surgery, Anesthesia, Chronic pain, Physical therapy and Randomized controlled trial. Pain Physician focused on Surgery research but expanded to cover Low back pain. The in-depth study on Anesthesia also explores topics in the intersecting field of Prospective cohort study.

Chronic pain research featured in it incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Internal medicine, Opioid and Intensive care medicine. In the journal, Observational study, Facet joint and Evidence-based medicine, MEDLINE are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Physical therapy research. Pain Physician addresses concerns in Randomized controlled trial which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Meta-analysis, Placebo and Systematic review.

The main emphasis of Pain Physician is the research on Lumbar, emphasizing the topic of Radicular pain. Pain Physician explores research in Visual analogue scale and the adjacent study of Oswestry Disability Index.

• Surgery (30.51%)
• Anesthesia (28.53%)
• Chronic pain (15.85%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Opioid complications and side effects. (1068 citations)
• Opioid Epidemic in the United States (713 citations)
• A comprehensive review of opioid-induced hyperalgesia. (681 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Pain Physician:

The journal articles are mainly concerned with subjects like Anesthesia, Surgery, Physical therapy, Chronic pain and Randomized controlled trial. The most cited articles with studies in Anesthesia featured incorporate elements of Radicular pain and Low back pain. The works on Surgery tackled in the published articles bring together disciplines like Interventional pain management and Oswestry Disability Index.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

• Internal medicine
• Surgery
• Disease

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Pain Physician mainly deals with areas of study such as Surgery, Randomized controlled trial, Anesthesia, Visual analogue scale and Chronic pain. Discussions in the journal are anchored in the field of Randomized controlled trial but it branches out to cover the subject of interrelated disciplines, including

• Placebo which is related to area like Local anesthetic,
• Lumbar, which have a strong connection to Low back pain.. Some problems in Anesthesia that were presented in it overlapped with concepts under Epidural steroid injection and Quality of life.

It explores research in Oswestry Disability Index and overlapping concepts in Back pain to expand the discourse in Visual analogue scale. The Chronic pain research discussed is included in the broader subject of Physical therapy. While Physical therapy is the focus of Pain Physician, it also provided insights into the studies of Observational study and Neuropathic pain.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• Is Epidural Injection of Sodium Chloride Solution a True Placebo or an Active Control Agent? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. (4 citations)
• Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Using a Head-Mounted Video Display: A Randomized Clinical Study. (3 citations)
• Establishment of an Individualized Chronotherapy, Autonomic Nervous System, and Variability-Based Dynamic Platform for Overcoming the Loss of Response to Analgesics. (2 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

Top authors and change over time

The top authors publishing in Pain Physician (based on the number of publications) are:

• Laxmaiah Manchikanti (326 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 10 less than at the previous edition,
• Joshua A Hirsch (159 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 7 less than at the previous edition,
• Ramsin M Benyamin (105 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• Alan D. Kaye (103 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 15 less than at the previous edition,
• Howard S. Smith (69 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Pain Physician (based on the number of publications) are:

• University of Louisville (200 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
• Harvard University (125 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 9 less than at the previous edition,
• Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (50 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 10 less than at the previous edition,
• Albany Medical College (47 papers) absent at the last edition,
• University of Illinois at Chicago (37 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 10.76% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 14.18% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 14.18% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 12.06% of all publications and 59.57% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

• Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
• Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
• Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
• Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
• Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Licensing Requirements for Pain Physicians

Another crucial aspect to discuss would be the licensing requirements for pain physicians, especially since the regulations vary widely depending on the location. In the US, specific state licensing requirements are in effect, which professionals aiming to engage in the field should be aware of. For example, in Connecticut, a particular set of prerequisites apply. To dig deeper into these requirements, readers interested in pursuing a career as a pain physician in Connecticut can visit this link for the Connecticut nursing license requirements. The licensing requirements ensure that pain physicians are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their duties ethically and professionally. These standards can also aid professionals in developing their careers and enhancing their contributions to the research topics listed above. The licensing process often involves rigorous exams, continuous education, and renewal procedures that help maintain high-quality service in this critical sector. Remember, the key to providing excellent healthcare service starts with solid education and adherence to professional guidelines. Meeting these licensing requirements also demonstrates commitment to the profession and to providing the best possible patient care.