SIP National Platform Call Report Available
The Report from the third SIP National Platform call of 2024 is now available! The third SIP National Platform meeting of the year, took place on 26th September 2024. During the meeting, participants had the opportunity to: Discuss SIP Plans and Policy objectives;...
European Pain Awareness Day: Is Europe Providing Adequate Access to Treatment?
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Platform is delighted to announce that in 2024, the European Pain Federation EFIC will launch the European Pain Awareness Day, an annual event dedicated to increasing the understanding of chronic pain and its profound impact on...
Browse the #EFIC2025 Scientific Programme now
We are thrilled to announce that the scientific programme for the 2025 EFIC Congress is now live on our website! Taking place from 24-26 April 2025 in Lyon, France, this year’s congress will bring together leading experts in the field of pain management. The programme...
Webinar: How to Submit an Abstract to #EFIC2025
If you’re planning to submit an abstract for the #EFIC2025 Congress, don’t miss our upcoming webinar, “How to Submit a Great Abstract”, taking place on 7 November 2024 at 12:00 PM (CET). Whether you’re a first-time abstract submitter or...
#EFIC2025 Late-Breaking Abstract Submission Now Open
We are excited to announce that late-breaking 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 abstract to #EFIC2025? Present your research in dedicated...
Our third quarterly EFIC Newsletter is available!
The latest quarterly newsletter of the European Pain Federation EFIC has just been published. Check out our latest updates on the #EFIC2025 Congress, the EFIC Academy, our Research and Advocacy activities, news from our Chapters and much more. Read it...
News from the European Pain Federation EFIC Chapters – September 2024
The European Pain Federation EFIC is pleased to share recent news and updates from our national chapters below. Switzerland IASP World Congress 2024 We are proud of the Swiss representation at the IASP World Congress in Amsterdam! Thanks to our EFIC representative...
Apply for the EFIC Pain School on Acute, Perioperative and Trauma-Related Pain 2025
We are excited to announce that the EFIC Pain School on Acute, Perioperative and Trauma-Related Pain will take place from 9-11 March 2025 in Riga, Latvia! This course aims to develop skills for assessing and managing acute pain related to surgery and trauma in adults....
World Patient Safety Day: 17 September 2024
World Patient Safety Day, observed annually on 17 September by the World Health Organisation (WHO), aims to raise global awareness about patient safety and call for solidarity and united action by all countries and international partners to reduce patient harm. This...
World PT Day 2024: Low Back Pain
Every year on 8 September, #WorldPTDay is a moment of reflection and awareness of the challenges physiotherapists face daily. Moreover, it is an occasion to highlight the necessary steps to allow physiotherapists worldwide to deliver the best patient care. This...
Unlock Better Health for your Patients: Share Your Insights on Musculoskeletal Pain
Musculoskeletal researchers within the European DIGI4MSK consortium are examining how people seek and interact with online information related to musculoskeletal pain. They are performing one online survey and would appreciate your participation. Link to the study...
Submit Your #EFIC2025 Workshop on Patient Involvement
We invite you to contribute to #EFIC2025 by submitting a workshop that emphasizes patient involvement in pain research. Patient insights are vital to pain management, enriching the research process and ensuring that outcomes are relevant and applicable to those who...
#EFIC2025 Programme Spotlight: Plenary Sessions
In 2025, EFIC will again offer exciting Plenary Sessions, where you can learn more about pain related to the theme ‘Comorbidity of chronic pain and mental health disorders: Breaking the cycle’. The Plenary Sessions will cover a wide range of pain science...
