Changing Times in Pain, Science, and Practice

Abstract

The fields of healthcare, science, and publishing are undergoing seismic changes, and with them come opportunities to address longstanding inequalities. Pain care, a field that intersects deeply with social determinants of health, is uniquely positioned to lead this charge. At Pain and Rehabilitation, we are committed to confronting health inequalities and embedding principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in all aspects of our work. This editorial reflects on the challenges and opportunities posed by these “changing times” and explores the role of artificial intelligence (AI), the journal’s new aims and scope, and the transition to a more accessible publishing platform in advancing this agenda.