


Your input needed: EFIC Survey on Improving Pain Management Communication
The European Pain Federation EFIC is committed to enhancing how we communicate with the pain community, and we need your valuable input to achieve this goal. We invite you to participate in our survey, “Improving Pain Management Communication,” designed to...
SIP Germany: Available Resources
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Germany Platform will be attending the Schmerzvisite (Pain Visit) event, taking place during the week of the National Action Day Against Pain. The event will take place on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 6:00 PM at the Deutsche...
On The Move: New Publication on the EJP
The ‘On The Move’ campaign has recently published a new publication on the European Journal of Pain (EJP) entitled ‘Physical activity should be the primary intervention for individuals living with chronic pain’. The paper summarises the...
Job opening – Communications and Advocacy Trainee, European Pain Federation EFIC
The European Pain Federation is a non-profit medical society, focusing on the subject of pain medicine. The Federation is composed of 38 chapters across Europe, with an Executive Office based in Brussels, Belgium. The Federation aims to improve pain medicine through...
Pain and Mental Health: European Mental Health Week
European Mental Health Week, organised by Mental Health Europe, takes place from May 13-19 2024 aiming to raise awareness about the importance of mental health in our everyday lives. This year, the theme is ‘BETTER TOGETHER: Co-Creating the Future of Mental Health’,...
SIP Launches ‘The Burden of Pain: A Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Book of Evidence’
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Platform is delighted to announce the launch of its newest resource entitled ‘The Burden of Pain: A Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Book of Evidence’. This ‘Book of Evidence’ was created for individuals from a non-scientific...
Pain and Nursing: International World Day of Nurses 2024
The International Day of the Nurses 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. This year, the International Council of Nurses...
Test your knowledge about EFIC and Lyon
Are you getting ready for #EFIC2025? The next EFIC Congress – Pain in Europe XIV will be held in Lyon, France on 24-26 April 2024 under the theme “Comorbidity of chronic pain and mental health disorders: Breaking the cycle”. Test your Lyon knowledge with...
Apply for #EFIC2025 Financial Aid
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...
#EFIC2025 Abstract submission now open
With less than a year to go until the next EFIC Congress in Lyon, France we are excited to announce that abstract submission is now OPEN! This is your chance to showcase your research, present your work in front of peers and receive valuable feedback. Why submit an...
International Classification Coding System Included in the EHDS
The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the importance of digital services in the health area. The uptake of digital tools increased significantly during this time. However, the complexity of rules, structures and processes across Member States made it difficult to access...
New Publication: SIP Releases ICD-11 Leaflet
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Platform is happy to announce the launch of its Leaflet on ICD-11, emphasising its capital importance in pain diagnosis and pain research! ICD is a worldwide system used by doctors, healthcare providers, and researchers to classify...
118 workshops submitted to #EFIC2025
The European Pain Federation EFIC is pleased to announce that 118 workshops have been been submitted for the #EFIC2025 Congress taking place in Lyon from 24-26 April 2025 under the theme of “Comorbidity of chronic pain and mental health disorders: Breaking the...