Statement from European Pain Federation EFIC President on the situation in Ukraine
The European Pain Federation EFIC is saddened and alarmed at the ongoing situation in the Ukraine. We represent 38 European chapters of the International Association for the Study of Pain including valued colleagues in the Ukraine and Russia. As a non-governmental...
37th edition of the societal impact of pain (sip) newsletter
DR. BRONA FULLEN & MS. DEIRDRE RYAN – EUROPEAN PAIN FEDERATION EFIC & PAIN ALLIANCE EUROPE (PAE), BELGIUM Dear reader, We hope you are well and ready for a new year. Recovery, Strength and a Sense of Belonging. These words summarise the French Presidency...
SIP Portugal Develops an Interactive Manual and a Guide for First Chronic Pain Consultation
Health illiteracy is the main problem in patient-clinician communication, and can for sure result in difficulties in best clinical practices. Chronic pain patients are prone to high levels of illiteracy, as they are usually older, suffer from sleep deprivation,...
The first sip national platform call of 2022 took place on 8th february
The first SIP National Platform call for 2022 took place on the 8th of February. During the meeting, participants had the opportunity to: Hear about SIP Portugal’s latest initiative ‘A patient consultations guide’; Hear about SIP Belgium’s project ‘We Go To Work’;...
770 Submitted Abstracts for #EFIC2022
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...
On 3rd february sip met virtually with the czech health attachés!
#EFIC2022 Programme Spotlight: Depression and Pain
As our world becomes increasingly digital, our healthcare services will adapt and take advantage of the new opportunties this opens up. At the same time, our patients will continue to expect human contact. With the average increase in life expectancy, as well as new...33rd International Congress on Occupational Health
The ICOH Congress is recognized as the most relevant Congress in the world for occupational health professionals, policy makers, academics and researchers across a multitude of disciplines. With the theme “Sharing solutions in occupational health through and beyond...
The brain, mind, and pain ‘patient-centred innovation’ grant (bmp grant)
Pain Alliance Europe (PAE), which represents the voice of people living with chronic pain, is pleased to announce its biennial call for submitting applications for the Brain, Mind, and Pain Grant. The Brain, Mind, and Pain ‘Patient-Centred Innovation’ Grant (BMP...
#EFIC2022 Programme Spotlight: The crucial role of sleep in health and well-being
As our world becomes increasingly digital, our healthcare services will adapt and take advantage of the new opportunties this opens up. At the same time, our patients will continue to expect human contact. With the average increase in life expectancy, as well as new...
Winners of EFIC Grunenthal Pain Research Grant 2022 Announced
The European Pain Federation EFIC® and the pharmaceutical company Grünenthal have announced the five recipients of the EFIC-Grünenthal Grant (E-G-G). With a total value of €200,000, this biennial grant rewards innovative projects for human pain research and supports...
SIP Spain will host a virtual event on 25-26 March 2022 on the societal impact of pain in their country
SIP Spain will host on 25-26 March 2022 their forum on the societal impact of pain in their country. Attendees will be able to learn about the impact and the challenges of digitalisation, employment and cancer in patients with chronic pain. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO...
The european pain federation efic joins the european connected health alliance!
The European Connected Health Alliance (ECHAlliance) is the Global Health Connector for Digital Health, facilitating multi-stakeholder connections around ecosystems, driving sustainable change and disruption in the delivery of health and social care. As a...
