Societal Impact of Pain - Initiatives

Raising awareness for chronic pain on national level

Following the official launch of the "Societal Impact of Pain - A Road Map for Action" on European level in the European Parliament on 4 May 2011, it is SIP's mission to raise awareness of the relevance of the impact that pain has on our societies, health and economic systems and to exchange information and share best-practices across all member states of the European Union. 

The following information shows different country initiatives, press activities and communication materials from European Member States to make aware of the societal impact of pain in their country. 

The ALGOS research group and Fundación Grünenthal’s URV Chair of Children's Pain are carrying out research in the 40 primary and secondary schools of the city of Reus, collecting information from all children from 10 to 17 years old, as well as their families. In doing so, they want to develop new treatments to improve the quality of life of the children who suffer chronic pain.

Report about a new pediatric pain research project in Reus, Spain

The ALGOS research group and Fundación Grünenthal’s URV Chair of Children's Pain are carrying out research in the 40 primary and secondary schools of …

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The conference was held on the 18th of April to present and discuss in three panel sessions the results of a pain research project which was carried out by the Malta Health Network (MHN) and No Pain Foundation (NPF).

Conference on quality of life and the impact of pain on Malt…

The conference was held on the 18th of April to present and discuss in three panel sessions the results of a pain research project which was carr…

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In Deutschland leiden ca. 17 % der Gesamtbevölkerung unter chronischen Schmerzen. Das Behandlungsangebot ist vielfältig, aber nicht für jeden geeignet. „Daher brauchen wir Sie, die Schmerzpatienten und andere!“, sagt Prof. Dr. Julia Glombiewski aus Marburg.

Participate in the German study "Handling of Pain"

In Deutschland leiden ca. 17 % der Gesamtbevölkerung unter chronischen Schmerzen. Das Behandlungsangebot ist vielfältig, aber nicht für jeden geeignet…

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It has been calculated by the Techniker Krankenkasse that in 2017 every 11th day of sick leave was due to back pain. In total 8.8% of sick notes was due to back problems. Thus, back pain is a significant problem also for employers who should invest more in internal health management.

60 Million days of sick leave per year due to back pain

It has been calculated by the Techniker Krankenkasse that in 2017 every 11th day of sick leave was due to back pain. In total 8.8% of sick notes was d…

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The Dutch go mainly with movement complaints to the doctor!

The most reported complaints to general practitioner are related to the musculoskeletal system, especially complaints to knee and lower back, as evide…

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