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Our webinars feature Q&As, presentations and much more information on important and current matters of pain research and science as well as main activities and projects of the European Pain Federation EFIC. Please note: Some may for EFIC Academy members only and require access to the EFIC Academy Education Platform.
Thinking about sitting the EFIC European Diploma in Pain Physiotherapy? This webinar is designed for physiotherapists at any stage of consideration – whether you are exploring the qualification for the first time or ready to register. Exam directors will walk through the structure, eligibility, and preparation resources, and previous EFIC diplomates will share their experience. Join to ask your questions!
Thinking about submitting to #EFIC2027 but not sure your work is ready, or whether it is really for you? This session is for early career researchers taking that step, often for the first time. You will come away understanding why presenting your research matters, what you gain from being part of the congress, and how to approach your abstract with confidence. Join us before the 30 September deadline and find out why your work belongs in Glasgow.
Thinking about sitting the EFIC European Diploma in Pain Medicine? This webinar is designed for physicians at any stage of consideration – whether you are exploring the qualification for the first time or ready to register. Exam directors will walk through the structure, eligibility, and preparation resources, and previous EFIC diplomates will share their experience. Join to ask your questions!
The search for objective markers of pain is advancing quickly, raising hopes for better diagnosis and treatment but also difficult questions about what such measures can reliably tell us. Drawing on two recently published articles in Nature Neuroscience, this webinar presents two perspectives on the promise and the limits of pain biomarkers. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of where the science currently stands, the ethical and clinical questions it raises, and how objective measures and the experience of people living with pain can be brought together in research and practice.
Recent discoveries of pro-algetic microbiome and IgG autoantibodies in patients with severe Fibromyalgia syndrome have raised hope for novel treatment approaches. Amir Minerbi and Andreas Goebel will summarise the evidence arising from their research suggesting that FMS is a microbiome and immune mediated condition; they will then present the outcomes from recent clinical trials that have successful translated these findings into therapeutic benefit. However, more work is needed: the presenters will discuss implications of these laboratory and clinical data for future research, and the development of accessible, efficacious clinical treatment options for patients with severe FMS.
The webinar will explore how chronic pain affects individuals, workplaces and European economies. SIP will present key findings from its latest position paper on the economic burden of pain, highlighting the scale of productivity loss, healthcare costs and societal impact across Europe. Complementing this, researchers from the European Journal of Pain will discuss new evidence on chronic pain and labour market participation, examining how pain influences employment and workforce engagement over time.
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Our webinars feature Q&As, presentations and much more information on important and current matters of pain research and science as well as main activities and projects of the European Pain Federation EFIC. Please note: Some may for EFIC Academy members only and require access to the EFIC Academy Education Platform.
Musculoskeletal pain often begins early in life and can evolve into a complex, persistent condition. This webinar brings together recent European Journal of Pain research to explore the trajectory of MSK pain from adolescence to adulthood, highlighting the role of comorbidities such as sleep disturbances. Experts will discuss early identification, risk factors, and holistic management approaches to improve long-term outcomes in clinical practice.
This joint webinar, organised by the World Health Organization (WHO), the European Pain Federation EFIC, and the Societal Impact of Pain (SIP), explores how ICD-11 can be effectively integrated into digital health systems to ensure that pain is appropriately captured within routine health data. The webinar focuses on the practical integration of ICD-11 into electronic health records and health information systems, and how this can improve data quality, decision-making, and care pathways for people living with pain.
Opioid use in chronic pain remains a complex clinical challenge. This webinar explores the transition from appropriate prescribing to potential misuse, highlighting key biopsychosocial risk factors and patient trajectories. Drawing on recent European Journal of Pain research, experts discuss how to identify high-risk patients, recognise early warning signs, and integrate multidisciplinary strategies to optimise care and minimise harm in everyday clinical practice.
To celebrate International Nurses Day, EFIC invites pain nurses to a special webinar highlighting the vital role of nursing expertise in improving pain care. Pain nurses play a key role in assessing, managing, and advocating for people living with pain. As pain medicine continues to evolve, specialised knowledge and professional development are essential to strengthen the role of nurses within multidisciplinary care teams.
As part of the DIGI4MSK webinar series, this session focused on pain-related distress in people living with persistent musculoskeletal (MSK) pain—what it is, what it is not, and how clinicians can recognise it in everyday practice. We were pleased to welcome Professor Tamar Pincus, psychologist and leading expert in chronic pain. Drawing on research evidence, she explored how pain-related distress differs from other psychological constructs, why it matters for short- and long-term outcomes, and how clinician–patient communication plays a central role.
As part of the DIGI4MSK webinar series, this session focused on how healthcare professionals can use patient-centered communication to improve outcomes in musculoskeletal (MSK) pain care. In an era where patients are increasingly influenced by digital health information, effective communication and health literacy are more important than ever. We were pleased to welcome Professor Peter O’Sullivan (Curtin University), researcher and clinician in MSK pain and developer of Cognitive Functional Therapy. He shared evidence-based approaches and practical strategies to help HCPs make every word count in their patient interactions.