Social influences in the experience of transition to or from long-term (chronic) pain: A systematic review of qualitative research studies Background Globally, around 30% of people live with long-term (‘chronic’) pain, with known impact on wellbeing, economic and social lives. Despite increasing attention to contextual and psychosocial a...

Chronic pain isn't just biological. Our new PLOS ONE review reveals how social connections, identities & environments shape the transition into and out of long-term pain.
A must-read for researchers, clinicians & advocates.
journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
#ChronicPain #SocialHealth

05.08.2025 07:35 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

A digital poster with a soft, calming background invites people aged 16 and over with lived experience of chronic or persistent pain to take part in a creative project. The text encourages participants to share a moment from their day in any creative form—such as a photo, collage, drawing, painting, video, poem, song, or short story. Submissions will be showcased as part of the CRIISP research project. A QR code and a link to the submission form are included, along with the deadline: 11:59pm on Monday 25th August 2025. Contact email: painstories@bath.ac.uk.

🎨 Live with chronic pain and 16+?

The CRIISP research project invites you to share a moment from your day, through writing, art, film or photography. Embrace your creativity!

🗓️ Deadline: 25th August
🔗 Submission and more info: uniofbath.questionpro.eu/t/AB3uySWZB3...

@criispapdp.bsky.social

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Delighted that CRIISP received a Highly Commended award from @UniofBath 🎉– recognising the power of researchers & public contributors working side by side to shape research. Huge thanks to everyone who made this happen. Find out more:
criisp.uk/2025/07/16/b...

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🎨 Live with chronic pain and 16+?

The CRIISP research project invites you to share a moment from your day, through writing, art, film or photography. Embrace your creativity!

🗓️ Deadline: 25th August
🔗 Submission and more info: uniofbath.questionpro.eu/t/AB3uySWZB3...

08.07.2025 15:04 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Delighted that CRIISP has been Highly Commended in the ‘Involving’ category of the
@UniofBath
Vice-Chancellor’s Engage Awards!
Recognised for our commitment to involving people with lived experience in pain research criisp.uk #PublicEngagement #ChronicPain

25.06.2025 15:14 — 👍 6    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 1

Treating chronic pain early: psychological therapies rewire the brain and relieve suffering A landmark review shows cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) reduces the emotional burden of pain and makes measurable changes in brain activity.

Prof. Eccleston and team show early psychological support can rewire brain networks linked to chronic pain. The message? Treat pain early—transform lives.
www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

28.05.2025 14:51 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Lisa Austin representing @criispapdp.bsky.social at #RDF25! Sharing insights on pain research & the involvement of public contributors at the UK’s leading conference for research management #research #innovation #healthcare #chronicpain

21.05.2025 06:51 — 👍 6    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 1

From Personal Struggle to Public Advocacy: My Experience with Chronic Pain and CRIISP My first real experience of prolonged pain was when I was 16 when I had a month of unexplained pains in my hands and feet following a bout of viral pneumonia. I would get similar extended periods o…

Living with chronic pain can feel isolating, but being a public contributor in research can provide purpose. This blog shares how working with CRIISP helped bridge the gap between researchers & people with pain. criisp.uk/2025/03/12/f... #PainResearch #PatientVoices

18.03.2025 09:54 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Can simple models explain complex pain relationships? Our review in Journal of Pain highlights gaps in interpersonal pain research—showing how longstanding relationships shape pain in ways we struggle to measure. Read more criisp.uk/criisp-papers/ #HealthPsychology #PainResearch #chronicpain

28.02.2025 10:06 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Great to have the #CRIISP team together in person on Feb 10th! A day of interesting presentations, insightful discussions and progress in our chronic pain research. Exciting steps ahead! 🔬💡#ChronicPainResearch #ChronicPain

13.02.2025 11:44 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

https://criisp.uk/2024/12/10/how-well-can-we-measure-chronic-pain-impact-in-existing-longitudinal-cohort-studies/

Millions live with chronic pain, but are we truly understanding its impact? Our research explores the limitations of current methods and offers insights for improvement. Read more on the CRIISP blog t.co/ET534AwspG

#ChronicPain #PainResearch #Healthcare #blog

17.12.2024 09:19 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Research conversations: What influences how we experience pain? - ARC West About the event We know that psychological factors such as thoughts and feelings, and social factors including personal relationships and lifestyle, can affect chronic pain alongside biological factor...

What influences how we experience #pain?

Join People in Health West of England's next #research conversation with Sharon Grieve+ Joanne Lloyd as they talk about the CRIISP project supported by @ukri.bsky.social and Versus Arthritis.

When? Thursday 24 Oct 11am-12pm
More info tinyurl.com/ynn9jxfe

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