The International Association for the Study of Pain is a multidisciplinary member-based professional community dedicated to improving pain relief worldwide.We are the leading organization, globally, in the study and practice of pain and pain relief. IASP brings together scientists, clinicians, health-care providers, and policymakers from around the world in pursuit of their mission to bring relief to those w

Core values

- **Addressing the Burden of Pain**: IASP's efforts focus on the significant physiological, psychological, economic, and social consequences of inadequately treated pain, which affects not only patients but also their families and society as a whole[1].
- **Improving Quality of Life**: The strategies recommended by IASP aim to enhance pain education, coordinate care systems, and improve access to pain management, all of which contribute to better quality of life for individuals suffering from pain[1].
- **Promoting Positive Change**: By advocating for government policies on pain services, forming broad coalitions of stakeholders, and establishing realistic timelines for change, IASP promotes systemic and policy-level changes that can lead to positive outcomes[1].
- **Community Well-being**: The social model of pain highlighted by IASP emphasizes that managing the social context of pain is crucial for overall pain management, which in turn affects community well-being[2].