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Journal Of Pain And Symptom Management

The Journal of Pain and Symptom Management is an internationally respected, peer-reviewed journal serving an interdisciplinary audience with clinical research and best practices related to relief of illness burden in patients with serious or life-threatening illness. It is the official journal of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine and the National Alliance for Care at Home, with strong coverage of palliative care research including clinical trials, symptom control therapies, epidemiology, end-of-life care, instrument development, health services studies, reviews, case series, case reports, and special articles.

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Subject Clinical Neurology, Health Care Sciences & Services, Medicine, General & Internal
Impact Factor 3.5
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0885-3924
eISSN 1873-6513
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Open Access APC: USD 4,760 (excluding taxes); subscription publication: no publication fee charged to authors.

Submission Instructions

Journal Of Pain And Symptom Management accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required as part of the submission. The cover letter must confirm that submission is approved by all authors and by the responsible authorities where the work was carried out.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Original Articles must not exceed 3500 words excluding the abstract and references. Original Articles must be divided into the headings Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Disclosures and Acknowledgments, and References. The manuscript must include a Key Message statement of no more than 50 words, up to 6 keywords after the abstract, a Disclosure/Conflict of Interest section before the references, and an AI disclosure section before the references if generative AI was used.
References References must be numbered in order of first use, cited in the text with Arabic numerals in parentheses, list all authors when there are five or fewer and the first three followed by et al. when there are six or more, use Index Medicus journal abbreviations, and include inclusive page numbers.
Figures & Tables All figures and tables must be uploaded as separate items rather than embedded only in the manuscript text. Figures and tables must be numbered in the order cited in the text, every figure and table must be cited in the text, figures must include separate legends or captions, and tables must include titles, descriptions, and footnotes.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required as part of the submission.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Context, Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 7000 words. Manuscript must include a Key Message statement of no more than 50 words, up to 6 keywords after the abstract, a Disclosure/Conflict of Interest section before the references, and an AI disclosure section before the references if generative AI was used.
References References must be numbered in order of first citation with Arabic numerals in parentheses, list all authors when there are five or fewer and the first three followed by et al. when there are six or more, use Index Medicus journal abbreviations, and include inclusive page numbers.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables must be uploaded as separate files rather than embedded only in the manuscript text. Figures and tables must be cited in the text, figures must include separate captions or legends, and tables must include titles, descriptions, and footnotes.
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Brief Reports

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must include approval of the submission by all authors and by the responsible authorities where the work was carried out.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Brief Reports must not exceed 2500 words, excluding the abstract and references. Brief Reports must be divided into the headings Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Disclosures and Acknowledgments, and References. The manuscript must include a Key Message statement of no more than 50 words, up to 6 keywords after the abstract, a running title of no more than 45 characters and spaces, a Disclosure/Conflict of Interest section before the references, and an AI disclosure section before the references if generative AI was used.
References References must be numbered in order of first citation, cited in the text with Arabic numerals in parentheses, list all authors when there are five or fewer or the first three followed by et al. when there are six or more, and use Index Medicus journal abbreviations with inclusive page numbers.
Figures & Tables All figures and tables must be uploaded as separate files with their captions, titles, descriptions, or footnotes as applicable. Figures and tables must be numbered in order of appearance and every figure and table must be cited in the text.
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Clinical Notes

Cover Letter A cover letter is required as a submission item. Cover letter content requirements are not explicitly stated.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract may be either structured or narrative.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 2500 words excluding the abstract and references. Clinical Notes may use the suggested headings Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Disclosures and Acknowledgments, and References. A Key Message statement of no more than 50 words, up to 6 keywords after the abstract, a Disclosure/Conflict of Interest section after the text and before the references, and an AI-use disclosure section before the references are required when applicable.
References References must be numbered in order of first use, cited in the text with Arabic numerals in parentheses, and list all authors if there are five or fewer or the first three authors followed by et al. if there are six or more.
Figures & Tables All figures and tables must be uploaded as separate submission items rather than embedded only in the manuscript text. Figures and tables must be cited in the text, figures must include captions or separate legends, and tables must include titles, descriptions, and footnotes.
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Palliative Care Rounds

Cover Letter A cover letter is required as part of the submission. The cover letter must confirm that the submission has been approved by all authors and by the responsible authorities where the work was carried out.
Abstract An abstract is required for Palliative Care Rounds. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract may be either structured or narrative.
Manuscript The manuscript must not exceed 2500 words, excluding references. Suggested headings are Introduction, Case Description, Discussion, and References. The manuscript must include a Key Message statement of no more than 50 words, up to 6 keywords after the abstract, a Disclosure/Conflict of Interest section after the text and before the references, and if AI tools were used, a disclosure statement in a new section before the references list.
References References must be numbered in order of first use in the text, cited with Arabic numerals in parentheses, list all authors when there are five or fewer and the first three followed by et al. when there are six or more, and not be alphabetized.
Figures & Tables All figures and tables must be uploaded as separate files rather than embedded in the manuscript text. Figures must include separate captions and be cited in the text, and tables must include a brief title, any needed footnotes, and be cited in the text.
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Letters

Cover Letter A cover letter is required for submission. The cover letter must include approval of the submission by all authors and by the responsible authorities where the work was carried out.
Abstract Letters must not include an abstract.
Manuscript Letters must not exceed 1250 words, excluding references. Letters must begin with "To the Editor." A Key Message statement limited to 50 words, up to 6 keywords after the abstract, a running title of no more than 45 characters and spaces, and an AI disclosure section before the references if generative AI was used are required.
References Letters should include no more than 10 references. References must be numbered in order of first use in the text, cited with Arabic numerals in parentheses, list all authors when there are five or fewer and the first three followed by et al. when there are six or more, and use Index Medicus journal abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Letters should include no more than one table or figure. Figures and tables must be uploaded as submission files rather than embedded requirements being stated otherwise. Each figure and table must be cited in the text and include its required captioning elements, with figures carrying captions and tables carrying titles, descriptions, and footnotes.
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Recent Publications

A Behavioral Intervention to Improve Symptoms After Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation

Elizabeth S. Ver Hoeve, Beyann Alzoubi, Meredith E. Rumble, Lisa Cadmus-Bertram, Mark B. Juckett, Natalie S. Callander, Peiman Hematti, Erin S. Costanzo

10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2026.04.006
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Corrigendum to ‘Intensity of Cancer Care Near the End-of-Life at a Tertiary Care Cancer Center in Jordan’ [Journal of Pain and Symptom Management 57 (2019) 1106–1113]

Hikmat Abdel-Razeq, Omar Shamieh, Mahmoud Abu-Nasser, Moath Nassar, Yazan Samhouri, Bashar Abuqayas, Joud Asfour, Joud Jarrah, Zaid Abdelrahman, Zaid Ameen, AbdelRahman Al-Hawamdeh, Mohammad Alomari, Amal Al-Tabba', Dalia Al-Rimawi, David Hui

10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2026.03.011
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Perception Towards Take Home Naloxone Among Patients with Cancer on Opioids Who Live Alone

Jaya Amaram-Davila, Diana Urbauer, Glorymar Lopez Garayua, Rony Dev, Eduardo Bruera, Akhila Reddy

10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2026.04.607
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Real-World Experience with Initiating Buprenorphine in Opioid Tolerant Patients with Cancer Pain

Olivia Idom, Marshall Winget, Amanda Toye, Karen Hande, Stephanie Mazzara, Heather Jackson, Lindsay Mundy, Jody B Smith, Maie El-Sourady, Sara F. Martin, Rajiv Agarwal, Taylor Butler

10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2026.04.605
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What do medical oncologists want for themselves at the end-of-life? Analysis of Go Wish Cards Game

Vitória Aparecida Betussi, Livia Costa de Oliveira, Karla Santos da Costa Rosa, Izabella da Silva Oliveira, Larissa Pereira Santos, Fulvio Bergamo Trevizan, Carlos Eduardo Paiva, Eduardo Bruera, David Hui, Bianca Sakamoto Ribeiro Paiva

10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2026.04.005
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

6 days from submission to first decision; 46 days from submission to decision after review; 92 days from submission to acceptance; 8 days from acceptance to first online publication.

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Is a cover letter required?

Submission items include a cover letter and all elements of the manuscript. Submission declaration information may be included in the cover letter.

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What are the publication costs?

Open Access APC: USD 4,760 (excluding taxes). Subscription publication has no publication fee charged to authors.

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Research Topics

Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues Pain Management and Opioid Use Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life Cancer survivorship and care Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health Ethics in medical practice Pediatric Pain Management Techniques Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes Patient Dignity and Privacy Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare Pain Mechanisms and Treatments Anesthesia and Pain Management Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Family Support in Illness Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies Pain Management and Placebo Effect Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders Interprofessional Education and Collaboration Frailty in Older Adults Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology

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