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New Release: Position Paper on Preventative Healthcare

New Release: Position Paper on Preventative Healthcare

The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Platform is pleased to announce the release of our Position Paper on Preventive Healthcare for Chronic Pain. Despite the burden of chronic pain, it remains under-recognised and underfunded. Treatments often provide only short-term...
SIP Spain: Spanish Translations of SIP Infographics Now Available

SIP Spain: Spanish Translations of SIP Infographics Now Available

The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Platform is pleased to announce the release of our infographics in Spanish! These resources cover key themes such as the biopsychosocial model of pain, the prevalence of chronic pain, common pain conditions, and patient stories to...
Just Published: The EFIC Education Study

Just Published: The EFIC Education Study

EFIC is happy to announce that the results of the EFIC Education Study were published in the European Journal of Pain in May 2025 and can be accessed here. The scoping review of 11 studies revealed a paucity of evidence, with significant heterogeneity in the hours...
SIP Denmark: Danish Translation Now Available for SIP Infographics

SIP Denmark: Danish Translation Now Available for SIP Infographics

The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Platform is pleased to share the newly released Danish translations of our SIP infographics. These resources cover key themes such as the biopsychosocial model of pain, the prevalence of chronic pain, common pain conditions, and...
Now available: The #EFIC2025 Abstract Book

Now available: The #EFIC2025 Abstract Book

We are pleased to announce that the official #EFIC2025 Abstract Book is now available online. This comprehensive publication includes all presented abstracts for the 14th EFIC Congress which took place from 24-26 April 2025 in Lyon, France. The Abstract Book features...
Our second quarterly EFIC Newsletter 2025 is available!

Our second quarterly EFIC Newsletter 2025 is available!

The latest quarterly newsletter of the European Pain Federation EFIC has just been published. Check out our latest updates on the #EFIC2025 Congress, the EFIC Academy, our Research and Advocacy activities, news from our Chapters and much more. Read it...
News from the European Pain Federation EFIC Chapters – June 2025

News from the European Pain Federation EFIC Chapters – June 2025

The European Pain Federation EFIC is pleased to share recent news and updates from our national chapters below. Switzerland We’re pleased to highlight an exciting update from our Swiss National Chapter. The Swiss Pain Society (SPS) will host its Joint Congress with...
SIP Spain: Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) at the SED Congress

SIP Spain: Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) at the SED Congress

The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Platform was recently represented at the Spanish Pain Society (SED) Congress held in Málaga, Spain. The event brought together leading pain specialists and advocates to discuss key topics in pain management, with a particular focus on...
SFETD launches ToolBOX for intrathecal therapy

SFETD launches ToolBOX for intrathecal therapy

To enhance access to intrathecal therapy, the SFETD committee of Pain Evaluation and Management decided to create a “toolbox” on this procedure, to encourage physicians considering intrathecal therapy for cancer patients who could benefit from it. Despite being known...
SIP Meetings on Prevention & Pain Policy at the European Parliament

SIP Meetings on Prevention & Pain Policy at the European Parliament

Last week, the Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) platform team, together with a delegation from the European Pain Federation EFIC and Pain Alliance Europe (PAE) met with Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) Tomislav Sokol and Romana Jerković, as well as policy...
Watch the Pain Relief Foundation Annual Lecture 2025 online

Watch the Pain Relief Foundation Annual Lecture 2025 online

The Pain Relief Foundation started the Annual Lecture as a Millennium project. Each year an eminent pain physician or scientist is invited to lecture on a topic currently of interest, in pain research or management. The lecture is given each year in honour of a person...
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