Free fact sheets for healthcare professionals on assessing and managing chronic pain in vulnerable groups.
Languages
English, Portuguese, German, Spanish, Russian, serbian, Italian, French, Polish, Lithuanian, Turkish
The fact sheets focus on the following vulnerable populations:
The fact sheets are available in English and, in part, in ten other languages. The website is in English only.
The campaign «On the Move» provides evidence-based resources on physical activity and chronic pain for healthcare professionals, people living with chronic pain, and anyone who wants to stay physically active.
The "Plain Talking" campaign advocates for better communication between people living with pain and the healthcare professionals who care for them, while simultaneously strengthening health literacy.
Recommendations for safe pain management in vulnerable individuals. Information on selecting and dosing pain medicines, drug interactions and side effects, particularly in older adults and people with cognitive impairments.
Healthcare professionals will find training calendars, pain management courses and conferences. People living with pain will find coping tools, resources for children and young people, and contact details for patient associations.
The Swiss Red Cross develops and coordinates migesplus and receives financial support from the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH).
