SIP is delighted to announce the launch of the SIP Joint Statement on Pain and Mental Health. A collaborative project between ten different professional and patient organisations working in the field of pain or pain-related and mental health policies. In Europe there...
The Executive Committee of SIP Portugal (SIP PT) organised a Webinar entitled “Pain and Employment”, which took place on March 16, 2023. More than 190 participants were registered, including health professionals, health associations and the general public, which...
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) had the opportunity to interview André Wolff, Representative of the SIP Netherlands Platform. You can watch the full interview here!
We are pleased to announce that the deadline for #EFIC2023 abstract submission has been extended, giving you more time to submit your work and have the chance to showcase your research and receive valuable feedback. FINAL Late-Breaking Abstract Submission...
Chronic primary pain (CPP) is term that has been implemented in the latest revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), which came into effect in 2022. Following this, the European Pain Federation EFIC has put together information on the...
The second SIP National Platform call of 2023 took place on Thursday 11th May. During the meeting, participants had the opportunity to: Discuss SIP Plans, Policy objectives, and Priorities for 2023; Hear about and discuss the latest updates of SIP General Activities;...
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) had the opportunity to interview team members of the Danish Association of Chronic Pain Afflicted (FAKS) and discuss the Danish Pain Plan in full. You can watch the interview here!
The International Day of the Nurse is celebrated annually on 12 May. It is a day designated to recognize the contributions that nurses make to society, and to raise awareness of the importance of nursing as a profession. Each year, the International Council of Nurses...
At #EFIC2023 you will not only have the opportunity to visit inspiring talks, listen to poster presentations, or network with colleagues from around the world. You also have the chance to participate in our General Practitioners Sessions and our Refresher Courses. GP...
“When in doubt, debate it out.” This is what the #EFIC2023 Scientific Programme Committee thought when they came up with a new workshop format for this year’s EFIC Congress – Pain in Europe XIII. The #EFIC2023 Debate Workshops are designed to...
Our #EFIC2023 Congress will host inspiring plenary speakers covering multidisciplinary pain management. Check out these interviews that #EFIC2023 plenary speakers have provided us! Don’t forget to make the most of our early-bird deadline! Register before 15...
The European Pain Federation EFIC is pleased to announce that it will hold a sitting of two of its exams on Friday 17 November 2023. The Examination for the European Diploma in Pain Medicine (EDPM) and the Examination for the European Diploma in Pain Physiotherapy...
The European Pain Federation EFIC has limited funding to provide aid to applicants from low resource and currency restricted countries. The financial aid coverage varies and may include accommodation, possible help in costs towards travel and daily expenses. As the...
Stress Awareness Month is observed every year in April. The goal of this month is to raise awareness about the causes and effects of stress on individuals, organizations, and society as a whole. It is a time to highlight the importance of stress management, self-care,...
The World Day of Physical Activity is an annual observance held on 6 April, which aims to promote physical activity and its importance for a healthy lifestyle. The day was established in 2002 by the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness about the benefits...
