Shingles, or herpes zoster, is a common illness that 1 in 3 people will develop in their lifetime (i) . It typically presents itself as an itchy rash, with painful blisters across the chest, abdomen, or face (ii) . Shingles can cause severely debilitating pain, such...
‘Self-care is defined as the practice of activities that people initiate and perform to maintain their own life, health and well-being’. The Spanish Pain Society SED, recently endorsed an interactive guide on self-care for people living with pain, by...
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Platform is delighted to announce the launch of multiple translations of the ‘Digital Health Position Paper’ and the ‘ICD-11 Position Paper’. These translations developed through the dedicated efforts of SIP national...
As we move into 2025, the European Pain Federation EFIC is as committed as ever to advancing the field of pain education, pain research and pain management. In 2025, the 14th EFIC Congress – PAIN IN EUROPE XIV will be held in Lyon, France, under the theme...
The Report from the SIP event, “Pain Treatment, Management, and Prevention – Is Europe Providing Adequate Access?” is now available! Hosted on 16th October 2024 in Brussels, the event brought together policymakers, pain specialists, and patient advocates to tackle...
SIP is Delighted to Share the Stakeholder Forum Meeting Report! The SIP Stakeholder Forum Meeting brought together National Platforms and stakeholders working in the field of pain or pain-related policies to discuss their activities and priorities for 2024, and to...
