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Our webinars feature Q&As, presentations and much more information on important and current matters of pain research and science as well as main activities and projects of the European Pain Federation EFIC. Please note: Some may for EFIC Academy members only and require access to the EFIC Academy Education Platform.
This webinar combines a new experimental study comparing the effects of hypnosis, virtual reality (VR), and combined VR-hypnosis on pain perception with a systematic review of VR use for reducing in-hospital pain and anxiety. Together the sessions will explore evidence for non-pharmacological interventions in acute pain settings, mechanisms of action, and clinical potential. A joint Q&A will discuss how to translate these findings into practice and future research directions.
This webinar bridges cultural science and clinical epidemiology to explore gender-linked pain beliefs from early development to adulthood. The first session will report on content analysis of children’s picture books showing how pain, injury, and prosocial responding are represented, including common gender stereotypes that could influence early pain socialisation. The second session will examine generational epidemiological data on pain prevalence, stress, and mental well-being — showing comparable pain rates but differing psychosocial patterns with stress and well-being, especially in women. The two presentations will be followed by a joint Q&A.
This webinar offers early-career researchers an inside look at how grant proposals are evaluated and what makes an application stand out. Participants will learn how to structure a compelling proposal, clearly communicate impact, and avoid the most common pitfalls seen by reviewers. Featuring insights from EFIC Grants and Prizes Working Group Chair Thomas Graven-Nielsen and past EFIC-Grünenthal Grant (E-G-G) winners, the session will provide practical tips, examples of strong proposals, and guidance on how to strengthen your own application for future funding opportunities.
As part of the DIGI4MSK webinar series, this session will focus on pain-related distress in people living with persistent musculoskeletal (MSK) pain—what it is, what it is not, and how clinicians can recognise it in everyday practice. We are pleased to welcome Professor Tamar Pincus, psychologist and leading expert in chronic pain. Drawing on research evidence, she will explore how pain-related distress differs from other psychological constructs, why it matters for short- and long-term outcomes, and how clinician–patient communication plays a central role. The session will highlight how effective reassurance and validation can support engagement, self-management, and person-centred care in persistent MSK pain. The webinar will include a 45-minute presentation followed by 15 minutes of discussion and questions.
As part of Endometriosis Awareness Month, this EFIC webinar brings together authors of two recent European Journal of Pain studies to explore emerging insights into the mechanisms of endometriosis-associated pain. Despite its high prevalence, pain in endometriosis remains complex, heterogeneous, and challenging to assess and manage. The session will highlight new evidence on sensory profiles, quantitative sensory testing, and bodily–emotional pain mapping in people with endometriosis, offering a deeper understanding of peripheral and central pain mechanisms beyond lesion-based explanations. Speakers will discuss how these findings contribute to improved pain phenotyping and what they may mean for clinical assessment, research design, and future pain management strategies.
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Our webinars feature Q&As, presentations and much more information on important and current matters of pain research and science as well as main activities and projects of the European Pain Federation EFIC. Please note: Some may for EFIC Academy members only and require access to the EFIC Academy Education Platform.
On the occasion of World Cancer Day, this webinar explored the long-term burden of pain in cancer survivorship, drawing on findings from a recent EU-wide report on cancer survivorship and quality of life.
This webinar brings together findings from two studies on pain after caesarean delivery, covering acute pain trajectories and the incidence, severity, and interference of chronic postsurgical pain. The authors will present evidence on postoperative pain patterns and long-term pain impact on maternal quality of life.
As part of the DIGI4MSK webinar series, this session focused on how healthcare professionals can use patient-centered communication to improve outcomes in musculoskeletal (MSK) pain care. In an era where patients are increasingly influenced by digital health information, effective communication and health literacy are more important than ever. We were pleased to welcome Professor Peter O’Sullivan (Curtin University), researcher and clinician in MSK pain and developer of Cognitive Functional Therapy. He shared evidence-based approaches and practical strategies to help HCPs make every word count in their patient interactions.
This webinar explores how traumatic experiences – starting from childhood adverse events to adult PTSD – impact brain functioning and pain-related disability. Drawing on two original research papers, we connect early-life neurobiological alterations with later-life psychological burden in people living with chronic pain.
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People living with pain frequently face mental health challenges—but health systems rarely connect the dots. For this year’s World Mental Health Day, EFIC and EPA came together to launch a call to action for better integration of care, discuss recent research and highlight important resources.
Watch this webinar on Stress Awareness Month, exploring the link between stress and chronic pain. Experts discussed how a person’s stress mindset and social identification impact coping strategies and well-being in chronic pain conditions. Additionally, we explored the role of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) in improving psychological health without altering pain perception. This webinar provided insights into approaches to manage pain more effectively.
