At the beginning of 2023, EFIC kicked off the work on our pain research strategy working with a multidisciplinary steering committee. The pain strategy will serve as a foundation stone for European pain research plans for years to come. The overall vision will be to...
The May SIP Newsletter is now available! This month’s editorial includes: – Updates on the European Mental Health Strategy – Updates on the European Health Data Space – Updates on SIP and SIP National Platform activities And so much more! Read...
Musculoskeletal pain is a common and complex condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It can manifest in various forms, including back pain, neck pain, joint pain, and muscular pain, among others. The causes of musculoskeletal pain are varied and can range...
The chosen theme for #EFIC2023 is ‘Personalised Pain Management: The Future Is Now’. It is becoming more evident that personalized approaches to pain management are necessary in order to address the unique aspects of each patient with chronic pain. This...
Dr Roger Knaggs, an Associate Professor in Clinical Pharmacy Practice at the University of Nottingham’s School of Pharmacy and an expert in the field of pain management, has been appointed to the position of President of the British Pain Society. He will lead the...
We are excited to announce that the EFIC Pain School on Cancer Pain and Palliative Care 2023 will take place on 26-28 November 2023 in Berlin, Germany. The course is open to anesthetists, surgeons, nurses, physiotherapists, pharmacists, researchers, and quality...
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...
