The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) welcomes references to pain in the European Parliament Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equity (FEMM Committee) Draft Report on gender inequalities in health, specifically as regards gender-specific conditions, and the...
SIP Is Proud to Share Policy Updates on Bluesky! The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) is pleased to announce that it is now sharing pain policy updates via its Bluesky channel. SIP continues to monitor and report on key developments in pain policy across Europe, drawing...
Osteoarthritis is a serious and very common osteoarticular disease, affecting about 19% of the population. It is one of the main causes of pain and disability in Western countries. OA is the leading cause of disability and the primary source of impairment and pain...
The report from the 1st Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) National Platform Call of 2026 is now available! During the meeting, attendees had the opportunity to: Discuss SIP priorities for 2026, including employment and economic considerations of pain; Outline activities...
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In Sweden, approximately 20% of adults experience moderate to severe chronic pain, with around 7% seeking healthcare. Many chronic pain patients have a high level of healthcare utilization and are often on sick leave. Care for chronic pain in the country has been...
