Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) - European Pain Federation EFIC
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) platform is a multi-stakeholder platform which aims to raise awareness of pain, and to change pain policies. SIP is a joint initiative between the European Pain Federation (EFIC) and Pain Alliance Europe (PAE).
The platform provides opportunities for discussion for health care professionals, pain advocacy groups, politicians, healthcare insurance providers, representatives of health authorities, regulators, and budget holders.
The objectives of SIP are to:
• Raise awareness of the relevance of the impact that pain has on our societies, health and economic systems.
• Exchange information and share best practices across all member states of the European Union.
• Develop and foster European-wide policy strategies & activities for an improved pain care in Europe.
The platform provides opportunities for discussion for health care professionals, pain advocacy groups, politicians, healthcare insurance providers, representatives of health authorities, regulators, and budget holders.
The objectives of SIP are to:
• Raise awareness of the relevance of the impact that pain has on our societies, health and economic systems.
• Exchange information and share best practices across all member states of the European Union.
• Develop and foster European-wide policy strategies & activities for an improved pain care in Europe.
Patrice Forget PALOMARES
Chair of SIP
Chronic pain is influenced by biological, psychological and social factors, and workplace conditions can play an important role in both prevention and recovery. By creating supportive, respectful and mentally healthy work environments, employers can help reduce the burden of pain while improving wellbeing, participation and productivity. Supporting workers with pain is good for mental health, just as good mental health is essential for living and working well with pain.