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: New Article on the National Quality Database for Chronic Pain
SIP Denmark Announces New Article on the National Quality Database for Chronic Pain! SIP Denmark is pleased to announce the publication of a new article on the Danish national quality database for chronic pain. The article is authored by Lars Bye Møller, who has lived...
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
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!
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
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
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...
SIP Finland: Finnish Translation Now Available – The Burden of Pain: A Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Book of Evidence
SIP Finland is pleased to announce the release of the Finnish translation of The Burden of Pain: A Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Book of Evidence! The “Book of Evidence” was developed for individuals without a scientific background, and it aims to provide insights...
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
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
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...
Watch selected #EFIC2025 Sessions now
Selected recordings from the #EFIC2025 Congress, held in Lyon from 24–26 April 2025, are now available on the EFIC Academy Education Platform. These sessions feature expert-led presentations covering the latest advancements in pain science, clinical practice, and...
SIP Newsletter 02 2025 – Now Available!
The latest edition of the SIP Newsletter is now available! Don’t miss this month’s editorial, featuring key updates on: SIP priorities and activities; The SIP National Platform Call 2025 Report; And much more! Read the full Newsletter...
