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.

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


Participate in the German study "Handling of Pain"
Read more … Participate in the German study "Handling of Pain"

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

The Dutch go mainly with movement complaints to the doctor!
Read more … The Dutch go mainly with movement complaints to the doctor!