Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Analgesia and Pain Management01:25

Analgesia and Pain Management

Pain is critical to various clinical pathologies, provoking an urgent need for effective management. Pain, whether acute or chronic, is a complex neurochemical process. Its alleviation depends on the type, with nonopioid analgesics effective for mild to moderate pain, such as musculoskeletal or inflammatory pain, while neuropathic pain responds best to anticonvulsants, tricyclic antidepressants, or serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. For severe acute or chronic pain, opioids may be...
Healthcare Agencies II01:17

Healthcare Agencies II

There are various healthcare agencies in the United States—some of which are managed by religious institutions and others by different government branches.
Parish nursing is a growing specialty nursing profession that focuses on holistic healthcare, health promotion, and illness prevention. It blends professional nursing practice with a health ministry, focusing on health and healing within the context of a Christian community. Parish nurses serve as health educators, referral sources, and lay...
International Nursing Organizations II01:28

International Nursing Organizations II

The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations based in Geneva. The WHO has many initiatives that center around health. Primarily, they lead global efforts to expand universal health coverage using science-based policies and programs. They are also responsible for shaping health research agendas and developing norms and standards.
The WHO provides expert team support, including funding, vaccines, testing, and treatment tools at the country level to fight...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Flow-cytometric analysis of immune cell populations in patients with depression: relationship with depression severity and electroconvulsive therapy therapeutic outcomes.

Frontiers in cellular neuroscience·2025
Same author

Inflammatory markers associated with electroconvulsive therapy response in patients with depression: A meta-analysis.

Neuroscience and biobehavioral reviews·2025
Same author

Gene expression of kynurenine pathway enzymes in depression and following electroconvulsive therapy.

Acta neuropsychiatrica·2024
Same author

PARP1 and OGG1 in Medicated Patients With Depression and the Response to ECT.

The international journal of neuropsychopharmacology·2022
Same author

Blood cell ratios in mood and cognitive outcomes following electroconvulsive therapy.

Journal of psychiatric research·2022
Same author

Electroconvulsive Stimulation in Rats Induces Alterations in the Hippocampal miRNome: Translational Implications for Depression.

Molecular neurobiology·2022

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 9, 2026

Quantifying Pain Location and Intensity with Multimodal Pain Body Diagrams
09:00

Quantifying Pain Location and Intensity with Multimodal Pain Body Diagrams

Published on: July 7, 2023

The Pain & Policy Studies Group international program.

Karen M Ryan1,

  • 1Pain & Policy Studies Group, University of Wisconsin, 406 Science Drive, Suite 202, Madison, WI 53711-1068, USA. kmryan2@wisc.edu

Journal of Pain & Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy
|November 23, 2007
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

The Pain & Policy Studies Group (PPSG) advocates for balanced opioid policies. Their work addresses global opioid availability and restrictive regulations, leading to policy improvements in cancer care.

More Related Videos

A Protocol of Manual Tests to Measure Sensation and Pain in Humans
07:28

A Protocol of Manual Tests to Measure Sensation and Pain in Humans

Published on: December 19, 2016

Determining Pain Detection and Tolerance Thresholds Using an Integrated, Multi-Modal Pain Task Battery
09:38

Determining Pain Detection and Tolerance Thresholds Using an Integrated, Multi-Modal Pain Task Battery

Published on: April 14, 2016

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 9, 2026

Quantifying Pain Location and Intensity with Multimodal Pain Body Diagrams
09:00

Quantifying Pain Location and Intensity with Multimodal Pain Body Diagrams

Published on: July 7, 2023

A Protocol of Manual Tests to Measure Sensation and Pain in Humans
07:28

A Protocol of Manual Tests to Measure Sensation and Pain in Humans

Published on: December 19, 2016

Determining Pain Detection and Tolerance Thresholds Using an Integrated, Multi-Modal Pain Task Battery
09:38

Determining Pain Detection and Tolerance Thresholds Using an Integrated, Multi-Modal Pain Task Battery

Published on: April 14, 2016

Area of Science:

  • Public Health Policy
  • Cancer Care
  • Pain Management

Background:

  • The Pain & Policy Studies Group (PPSG) at the University of Wisconsin functions as a World Health Organization Collaborating Center.
  • Cancer care policy and communications require focused attention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the purpose and activities of the PPSG.
  • To highlight the PPSG's role in cancer care policy and communications.
  • To address critical issues in global opioid policy.

Main Methods:

  • Review of PPSG activities and initiatives.
  • Analysis of opioid policy challenges.
  • Case examples of policy improvements.

Main Results:

  • The PPSG actively engages in policy and communications for cancer care.
  • Identified need for balanced opioid policy.
  • International Narcotics Control Board and opioid availability are key concerns.
  • Overly restrictive national laws hinder access.
  • Specific improvements resulting from PPSG work were documented.

Conclusions:

  • The PPSG plays a vital role in improving cancer care through policy advocacy.
  • Balanced opioid policies are essential for effective pain management.
  • Addressing regulatory barriers is crucial for global health equity.