Cancer pain is a common and often debilitating symptom experienced by cancer patients. Effective management of cancer pain is essential in improving the quality of life for these patients and is a crucial aspect of cancer care. With the growing number of cancer...
Pain management is a critical aspect of healthcare, and providing effective pain relief is essential for promoting patient comfort, improving quality of life, and optimizing overall health outcomes. However, managing pain in special patient groups, such as children...
As part of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan, the smartCARE project is developing a Smart Card that empowers cancer survivors in Europe. The Smart Card, which will predominantly take the form of a mobile application, will be available all over Europe to allow...
The EFIC Education Committee are examining the provision of compulsory pain education and availability of postgraduate pain specialisation options for physicians, physiotherapists, nurses, and psychologists across Europe. This study is an update and extension of the...
The European Pain Federation EFIC is pleased to share recent news and updates from our national chapters below. Great Britain ASM 2023 NEWS The British Pain Society was in Glasgow for our 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting, featuring three days of insightful sessions from...
Post-operative pain is a common and distressing experience for patients undergoing surgical procedures. The pain can range from mild discomfort to severe agony, and it can interfere with the recovery process, resulting in delayed wound healing, increased risk of...
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Platform welcomes the launch of the European Mental Health Strategy launched by the European Commission on 7th June 2023. The Strategy is a step in the right direction and highlights the importance of promoting, preventing,...
Neuropathic pain can be debilitating and difficult to manage, leading to a reduced quality of life for those who suffer from it. As such, it is important to focus on the management of neuropathic pain to improve the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of...
For the first time, #EFIC2023 will host interactive demonstration workshops to give participants the opportunity for hands-off experience around various pain science topics. These demo workshops present practical methods and clinical opportunities in pain treatment...
The new EAN-EFIC-NeuPSIG guidelines on the Neuropathic Pain Assessment are out now! Read these evidence-based recommendations for the use of screening questionnaires and diagnostic tests in patients with neuropathic pain. Find out more below. Background...
Multimodal treatment is often recommended for many pain conditions. Despite this, the concept of multimodal treatment remains subject to different interpretations, with no consented definition, and a lack of agreement on the discrete modalities that comprise such...
Abstracts are the lifeblood of any scientific meeting. Presenting your work via a poster or oral presentation can often be a first step for a researcher in their academic career. The more abstracts submitted to a congress, the stronger the grassroots of the scientific...
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...
