The Societal Impact of Pain
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The ‘Societal Impact of Pain’ (SIP) platform is a multi-stakeholder partnership led by the European Pain Federation EFIC and Pain Alliance Europe (PAE), which aims to raise awareness of pain and change pain policies.
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The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Platform infographics are engaging advocacy tools that raise awareness about the burden of chronic pain. Covering themes such as the biopsychosocial model, the prevalence of pain, common pain conditions, and patient testimonies. These aim to drive policy change and improve access to treatment.
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SIP Spain Steering Committee meeting at SIP 2019
On the eve of the SIP Symposium 2019, the Spanish SIP Platform’s Steering Committee met to prepare for the upcoming...
Video Statement of Prof. Dr. Martin Rakuša – SIP 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSGXqSzuCvY Prof. Dr. Martin Rakuša is a representative of the European Academy...
Video Statement of Nevenka Krčevski Škvarč – SIP 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMSdZlRwFz8 Nevenka Krčevski Škvarč is one of the Initiators of SIP Slovenia,...
Video Statement of Gertrude A. Buttigieg – SIP 2019
https://youtu.be/rJ8sdV9STpk National platforms are key to raise the issue of the impact of pain with policy...

SIP Malta Workshop January 2020
SIP Malta has been the first SIP national platform in Europe which has been established in 2016 on the occasion of the...

Why do people develop chronic pain?
As a good start in 2020 the European commission published a dedicated issue on pain - "Why do people develop chronic...

SIP 2019: Pain education – Joint Statement implementation
https://youtu.be/VDBX1ldHybY Pain Education – SIP Joint Statement Implementation Speaker: Emma Briggs (European...