APS MAR24 eNews

Volume 44, Issue 2, March 2024

Editor’s Note

Australian Pain Society Newsletter

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Editor’s Note

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President’s Report

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ASM 2024

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APS AGM 2024 Notice

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BPR SIG AGM Notice / PinC SIG AGM Notice

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New Pain Self Management Resource

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painSTAR 2024

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APS Social Networking Events

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Mentorship Program

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BPR SIG Journal Watch

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Recent Publications

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Survey / Resources

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Events

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FYI

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New Members

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Membership

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Calendar of Events

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Vision, Purpose & Priorities

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APS Directors

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Office Bearers

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Editor’s Note

Editor’s Note Dr Lincoln Tracy

Hi everyone, March already – where has the start of 2024 gone? At this rate we will all be in Darwin for the 44th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian Pain Society before we know it.

This month I had the pleasure of chatting with the society’s latest Rising Star Award Winner, Dr Jane Chalmers, about her career, what winning the award means to her, and what she has in store for attendees in her upcoming plenary. You can check out our full chat on the APS blog.

I was also fortunate enough to speak with Cheryl Stucky and Christine Chambers, our fantastic international keynotes, as part of the lead up to the ASM and can confirm they are both incredibly excited about getting to come “down under” next month. Keep an eye out for my interviews with Cheryl and Christine – they’re a great way for new members and/or first-time attendees to get to know our international keynotes a little better.

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Three members from our Basic Pain Research SIG – Tilde Olsson Moerk, Catherine Guo, and Gila Moalem Taylor – review an article looking exploring long-term tactile hypersensitivity after nerve crush injury in mice. A key point of the article is that the most common animal models of neuropathic pain used in research are mechanistically different from the types of injuries we see in humans that result in chronic pain.

Discussing the need to have clinically relevant and valid models is not new, but it remains an important point as the pain management field continues to develop and advance. Studies such as these, which show comprehensive differences between what we do in animals and what happens in humans, are a good reminder of this.

Finally, in support of March being Global Endometriosis Awareness Month we have made the newsletter colour scheme yellow.

Looking forward to seeing everyone in Darwin next month for a fantastic few days on Larrakia country!

Until next time, Lincoln

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President’s Report

President’s Report Joyce McSwan Hi APS Family!

This is my first President’s report for the year, and I trust it finds you in excellent spirits, brimming with anticipation for the opportunities that lie ahead in 2024. I hope you enjoyed a restful holiday season surrounded by loved ones and are now prepared to embrace exciting future prospects.

2024 marks my second year serving as President. Reflecting on the past year, I continue to be impressed by the exceptional talent and unwavering commitment demonstrated by the APS Executive team and State Directors with whom I have the privilege to collaborate. Their dedication to advancing the purpose of the Society and their passion BLOG WEB for the field of pain management make them invaluable partners as we chart our course for the future. A more detailed report of our accomplishments from the previous year will be presented at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) later this month. However, allow me to highlight some key activities.

Education In 2024, we are poised to achieve significant milestones in education. We commenced the year with a webinar collaboration with the Australian Music Therapy Association, hosting a Music Therapy for Chronic Pain Seminar on February 20. The highly anticipated Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) promises to be an exceptional event as we gather in Darwin, in the Top End on Larrakia country. The ASM’s dynamic scientific program, featuring esteemed international keynote speakers Drs Christine Chambers and Cheryl Stucky, is certain to inspire. I am particularly excited about the diverse program, covering topics ranging from outback pain management to cutting-edge innovations such as nanotechnology and artificial intelligence in pain management. Additionally, the inclusion of the new Psychology in Pain Management workshop in the pre-conference program is a testament to our commitment to comprehensive education.

psychology in persistent pain management, and a new position statement for pain management in aged care will be presented at the upcoming AGM in March 2024.

Research In January 2024, we achieved a significant milestone with the successful dissemination of the research paper titled “Waiting in Pain II: An updated analysis of the multidisciplinary staffing levels and clinical activity in Australian specialist persistent pain services” in The Journal of Pain. I extend my sincere appreciation to the dedicated team members, including Professor Anne Burke, Associate Professor Tasha Stanton, Dr Felicity Braithwaite, and PhD Candidate Erin MacIntyre, for their exemplary dedication to this project. This accomplishment underscores our commitment to raising awareness and addressing the critical issue of wait times for individuals in the Australian community grappling with persistent pain.

It also emphasises the essential staffing requirements for optimal clinical support and meeting ongoing demands.

Membership Our focus remains on enhancing educational offerings and member engagement across all stages of professional development. Exciting initiatives are in development, including the launch of our Mentorship Program at the ASM in Darwin and the return of painSTAR in 2024, our highly regarded pain School for Translation And Research.

Looking ahead, I am committed to providing a comprehensive report at the upcoming AGM. For those who have already registered for the ASM, I eagerly anticipate connecting with you in Darwin. For those who have not yet registered, I encourage you to do so now and join us for what promises to be a rewarding conference experience, as always!

Wishing you all the best, and looking forward to our future interactions.

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Warm regards,

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ASM 2024

6 WEEKS TO GO! Register Today!

Have you secured your place at Australia’s only multidisciplinary conference?

The conference offers insights into the complex nature of pain management from a variety of medical, nursing, research, and allied health perspectives.

Don’t miss out on your opportunity to join us this April on Larrakia country (Darwin).

To register please click here

Make sure you’re a current APS Member to save on your APS 2024 registration fee!

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Standard - Until 16 April 2024 Non-Member Registration Price VS Becoming an APS Member

$1,625 OR Being a member saves you up to $510 after membership fees!

APS Student Member Registration Price

Only $325 Being a member saves you up to $1,235 after membership fees!

Tell your colleagues who are interested in attending APS 2024 so they can save on their registration too!

Registration fees increase from Wednesday 17 April, don’t register late and pay more – get in now!

Become an APS Member here Should you have any queries about the conference, please contact the Conference Secretariat.

We look forward to welcoming you to Larrakia country/Darwin, NT!

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ASM 2024

2024 Program Update The 44th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian Pain Society will be held from 21 - 24 April 2024 at the Darwin Convention Centre, NT. We are less than two months away and are so excited to meet with you again!

Here are just a few things we are looking forward to:

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Program Overview International Speakers Dr Christine Chambers

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Customise your conference experience by attending the Acute Pain Workshop in the morning, before heading over to the Pharmacology in Pain Management afternoon session.

APS Members who attend the conference are rewarded with more competitive workshop registration fees, so start planning your week in Darwin today by becoming an APS Member and joining us at the only conference in Australia offering multidisciplinary insights into the complex nature of pain management from a variety of medical, nursing, research, and allied health perspectives.

Monday 22 April, Plenary 1 From Research to the Real World: Solutions for Kids in Pain

Trainee Session

Wednesday 24 April, Plenary 4 Reimagining Pain: What we can Learn from Children, Youth and Families

Monday 22 April 2023, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Professor Cheryl Stucky Monday 22 April, Plenary 2 Episodic and chronic pain targets in neuropathic pain Wednesday 24 April, Plenary 4 SUNDERLAND LECTURE: Skin cells actively contribute to neuropathic pain

Pick the Brain of a Pain Researcher!

Have you ever wanted to ask a well-known researcher – how did you know this was for you?

How did you know what opportunities to say yes to and what to say no to? If you have wanted to ask, now is your chance!

This session is for higher degree and early career researchers (HDRs & ECRs) as well as those who are considering research careers in the future and includes networking opportunities with several of the plenary speakers.

Pre-Conference Workshops

Don’t miss out, register today!

Sunday 21 April 2024

For more information, visit the conference website.

The APS’s Pre-Conference Workshop Day provides delegates with a flexible approach when it comes to choosing what they attend.

All workshops are offered as half days, giving delegates the opportunity to personalise their own learning.

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President’s ASM Report 2024

2024 Social Program Update Network, socialise, relax, enjoy!

Monday 22 April

The APS 2024 program has been adjusted to provide delegates time to explore Larrakia country. The exciting social program includes multiple opportunities to meet and connect with peers and build upon professional networks.

Social Activity

Saturday 20 April Litchfield National Park Day Trip Join Offroad Touring for a private tour of Litchfield National Park before the conference starts. Discounted tickets have been organised exclusively for APS delegates and their guests.

Registration required.

Sunday 21 April Welcome Reception Venue: Exhibition Hall, Darwin Convention Centre Time: 6.00 – 7.30pm Cost: Included in registration fee for full delegates Join us for a first look at the exhibition hall and a chance to catch up with colleagues and delegates you haven’t seen since Canberra!

Venue: The Precinct Tavern Time: From 5.30pm Delegates will receive a complimentary drink card in their registration pack, no reservation is BErequired.

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With a dedicated reserved space outdoors for APS delegates, join colleagues to wind down and recap on the days learnings over a complimentary wine or beer.

Monday 22 April & Tuesday 23 April Qi Gong at Sunrise Venue: Peninsula Lawns, Darwin Waterfront Time: 7.00 - 7.30am Dress: Comfortable, swimmers optional Cost: All welcome, no registration required Join Professor Zhen Zheng from RMIT University for a 20 minute Qi Gong session on the Peninsula Lawns, followed by the opportunity to throw yourself into the saltwater lagoon while the sun rises over Larrakia country. What a perfect way to start your morning!

Basic Pain Research & Pain in Childhood SIG Dinners Venue: Wharf One Time: From 7.30pm Cost: $90 per person, guests welcome Enjoy a few drinks with friends and colleagues interested in Basic Pain Research and Pain in Childhood. Delegates don’t have to be a member of the SIGs to join, everyone is welcome.

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ASM 2024

Tuesday 23 April

Wednesday 24 April

Gala Dinner

Charlie’s of Darwin, Gin Tasting

Venue: Frangipani Place, Darwin Convention Centre Time: 7.00 - 11.00pm Dress: Smart/Cocktail Cost: $150 per person, guests welcome

A tropical oasis in the middle of Darwin City, once you’ve found Charlie’s you’ll want to settle in and not go anywhere else. What better way to end the ASM by joining other delegates for a private tasting of the three Charlie’s gins. Let staff walk you through their distinct flavour profiles, while you enjoy locally produced gin that uses almost uniquely Territory ingredients.

Join us to celebrate another fantastic ASM, enjoy a delicious meal and drinks - with plenty of time for dancing (of course!). The Gala Dinner is always BLOG considered a highlight of the conference, don’tWEB miss out!

Tuesday 23 April & Wednesday 24 April Crocosaurus Cove Venue: Crocosaurus Cove, 58 Mitchell St, Darwin City Time: From 3.30pm. Closes at 6.00pm Cost: Adult: $32 per person | Child (4 - 15 years): $20 per person Crocosaurus Cove, located in the heart of Darwin city, allows visitors a unique, up close and personal view of Australia’s iconic Saltwater Crocodiles. Delegates to make their own way, guests & children welcome.

Venue: Charlie’s of Darwin, 56 Smith Street, Darwin City Time: 4.00 - 5.00pm Cost: $40 per person, guests (18+ only) welcome

For full details on the APS 2024 social program, visit the conference website.

Secure your place at these enjoyable and entertaining social functions by registering today!

Should you have any queries about the conference, please contact the Conference Secretariat.

RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility, including Bombing of Darwin Harbour experience Venue: RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility, Stokes Hill Wharf, Darwin City Time: From 3.30pm. Closes at 5.00pm Cost: $25.50 per person, guests & children welcome A short stroll from the Darwin Convention Centre, the Royal Flying Doctor Service Museum tells two iconic Territory stories. The RFDS started Territory operations in 1939, the Museum also tells the tale of the bombing of Darwin Harbour during WWII. See, experience, and learn through the wonder of technology as this facility brings history to life.

Delegates to make their own way.

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President’s ASM Report 2024

21-24 APRIL

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2024 AUSTRALIAN PAIN SOCIETY 44TH ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING In the IASP Global Year about Sex and Gender Disparities in Pain

DARWIN CONVENTION CENTRE, NT

PAIN IN CHILDHOOD PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP Managing acute and chronic pain for vulnerable children

8.30am - 12.30pm, Sunday 21 April 2024 Darwin Convention Centre, NT Registration Fees starting from $160 WORKSHOP OVERVIEW This multidisciplinary workshop commences with evidence showing links between sensory modulation and pain and treatment options, followed by research focused on pain experiences of children with cerebral palsy and developmental disabilities.

The second section of the workshop explores procedural pain; initially considering improving procedures for children who have experienced medical trauma. Finally, we will open general multidisciplinary discussion of Australian and international procedural pain management experiences to inform the development of future procedural pain guidelines.

For further information: www.dcconferences.com.au/aps2024 Questions? Please email us at apsasm@dcconferences.com.au

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PSYCHOLOGY IN PAIN MANAGEMENT PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP Diving into the connections between trauma and complex chronic pain

8.30am - 12.30pm, Sunday 21 April 2024 EW GOLBCentre, NT DarwinBConvention Registration Fees starting from $160 WORKSHOP OVERVIEW This workshop provides an opportunity for discussion of the broader psychological issues in pain management, including understanding mechanisms of behavioural change, prevention of chronicity, and the challenges of managing the complexity of mental health comorbidities.

For its inaugural event, the 2024 workshop will focus on the complexity of managing chronic pain and trauma, and will aim to provide a deeper understanding of this relationship to more effectively inform clinical decision-making. It will teach a set of foundational principles from pain neuroscience and a trauma-informed perspective to effectively guide the assessment and management of those with pain and trauma.

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2024 AUSTRALIAN PAIN SOCIETY 44TH ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING In the IASP Global Year about Sex and Gender Disparities in Pain

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FUNDAMENTALS OF PAIN PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP 8.30am - 12.30pm, Sunday 21 April 2024 Darwin Convention Centre, NT Registration Fees starting from $160 WORKSHOP OVERVIEW This will be a succinct overview of the physiology, clinical assessment, and clinical management of pain. The workshop is aimed at the general practitioner, specialist, allied health clinician or psychologist looking for an introduction to, or update on, persistent pain management.

This workshop is grounded in a biopsychosocial understanding of pain mechanisms and developing a mechanism-based approach to pain assessment and management. And will compliment those with an interest in attending one of the afternoon sessions on pharmacology, psychology or physiotherapy.

For further information: www.dcconferences.com.au/aps2024 Questions? Please email us at apsasm@dcconferences.com.au

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Recent ASM 2024 Publications

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BASIC PAIN RESEARCH PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP 1.30pm - 5.00pm, Sunday 21 April 2024 Darwin Convention Centre, NT Registration Fees starting from $160 WORKSHOP OVERVIEW This workshop will showcase the latest in Australian basic pain research from early to mid-career and senior researchers and provide a forum to discuss mechanisms of nociception and pain across all levels of investigation: from molecular and cellular analyses to studies in animals and humans (pre-clinical or clinical).

The workshop is open to all interested in mechanisms of nociception and pain, including basic and clinical researchers, health professionals and students at all levels.

For further information: www.dcconferences.com.au/aps2024 Questions? Please email us at apsasm@dcconferences.com.au

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PHYSIOTHERAPY IN PAIN MANAGEMENT PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP Cross-cultural opportunities and challenges in pain management

1.30pm - 5.00pm, Sunday 21 April 2024 WEB Darwin Convention Centre, NT

Registration Fees starting from $160 WORKSHOP OVERVIEW WEB This workshop will present an overview of opportunities and challenges

in pain management in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities.

A considerable proportion of the workshop will be spent identifying, discussing and practising culturally-informed strategies, including the Clinical Yarning model of clinical communication, to enable attendees to develop their skills in working with this population group. This workshop will be highly practical, appropriate for any clinician who deals with patients in pain. The specific skills practiced in this workshop will be able to immediately implemented into clinical practice.

For further information: www.dcconferences.com.au/aps2024 Questions? Please email us at apsasm@dcconferences.com.au

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PHARMACOLOGY IN PAIN MANAGEMENT PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP 1.30pm - 5.00pm, Sunday 21 April 2024 Darwin Convention Centre, NT Registration Fees starting from $160 WORKSHOP OVERVIEW This interactive workshop will focus on the latest pharmacological evidence to manage pain in complex patients with end stage kidney disease and palliative care. Practical tips will be discussed and emerging trends in pain management will be presented. This includes the emerging role of medicinal cannabis for pain management and how real time prescription drug monitoring programs can be used to optimise pain management strategies. Practical cases studies will be presented to ensure members from a variety of healthcare settings can implement the latest principles for pain management.

For further information: www.dcconferences.com.au/aps2024 Questions? Please email us at apsasm@dcconferences.com.au

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ASM 2024 / APS AGM Notice

21-24 APRIL

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DARWIN CONVENTION CENTRE, NT

ACUTE PAIN DAY PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP 8.30am - 5.00pm, Sunday 21 April 2024 Darwin Convention Centre, NT Registration Fees starting from $160 WORKSHOP OVERVIEW This workshop aims to be engaging and practical with a focus on managing acute pain and the challenging cohort with co- existing chronic pain.

In keeping with territory strengths we will explore strategies to engage Indigenous Australians. There will be a session focusing on pelvic pain and a third session with world class speakers from physiotherapy and psychology sharing strategies for the acute pain round and finish the day with some topical, cutting edge pharmacology.

The workshop is divided into two half days and we encourage attendance at both.

For further information: www.dcconferences.com.au/aps2024 Questions? Please email us at apsasm@dcconferences.com.au

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Annual General Meeting The 2024 Australian Pain Society (APS) Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Wednesday 20 March 2024 from 5:30 – 6:30pm AEDT, via Zoom.

A General Business Meeting (GBM) will immediately follow the AGM. If you are unable to attend the AGM, your apology would be most appreciated.

A formal Notice of the AGM along with the 2024 Agenda, Proxy form, Minutes from the 2023 AGM and GBM, and other documents has been distributed.

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BPR SIG AGM Notice / PinC SIG AGM Notice

The Australian Pain Society (APS) Basic Pain Research Special Interest Group (BPR SIG) 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Wednesday 13 March 2024 from 5:30 - 6:30pm AEDT, via Zoom.

A General Business Meeting (GBM) will immediately follow the AGM. Reminder: Only current APS BPR SIG members have the right to nominate and vote.

Formal notice of the APS Basic Pain Research SIG AGM along with the 2023 Agenda, Proxy form, and Minutes from the 2022 AGM and GBM has been distributed.

We hope to see our BPR SIG members there!

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The Australian Pain Society (APS) Pain in Childhood Special Interest Group (PinC SIG) 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Thursday 14 March 2024 from 5:30 - 6:30pm AEDT, via Zoom.

Pain in Childhood Special Interest Group

A General Business Meeting (GBM) will immediately follow the AGM. Reminder: Only current APS PinC SIG members have the right to nominate and vote.

Formal notice of the APS Pain in Childhood SIG AGM along with the 2023 Agenda, Proxy form, and Minutes from the 2022 AGM and GBM has been distributed.

We hope to see our PinC SIG members there!

Would you like to be featured in an APS member spotlight?

Email the APS Secretariat (aps@apsoc.org.au) if you would like to complete a short interview to introduce yourself and your work to the broader membership.

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New Pain Self Management Resource

New Virtual Resource for Persistent Pain Self Management Internationally renowned pain self management expert Pete Moore has taken his online presence to the next level, working with academics and industry to create a fully interactive AI version of himself to help carry on conversations about himself, pain management, and the Pain Toolkit.

“I’m fed up with talking about my pain,” Moore joked at the launch of the project last year.

“Now AI Pete can do it for me.”

Moore filmed responses to over 300 questions during AI Pete’s development. Viewers can ask AI Pete questions and receive relevant responses in real time – just like chatting with the real Pete.

“Living with persistent pain can feel very isolating, but this resource provides around-the-clock access to information, advice, and support whenever it is needed, and that is a game changer,” Moore said.

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The AI Pete project was undertaken by the Centre for Rehabilitation at Teesside University and AI specialists StoryFile. The work was funded by the EU Interreg North-West Europe VR4Rehab project and the National Institute for Health and Care Research Applied Research Collaboration North East and North Cumbria.

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painSTAR 2024

painSTAR 2024 10 – 14 November 2024 The Australian Pain Society is delighted to announce that painSTAR is returning to the Novotel Barossa Valley Resort, Adelaide Hills, from 10 - 14 November 2024. painSTAR brings together a group of exceptional clinical and early-mid career academic pain researchers to participate in an intensive program focussed on linking the bench to bedside and the boardroom.

Pain Schools foster interdisciplinary collaboration, accelerated translation of research findings to care delivery, and the development of skills to help influence political/health service systems – all topics that are critical for high quality translational pain research but are rarely covered in standard teaching/conference curriculum. Consumer representatives will once again be part of the faculty, BLOGproviding WEB delegates with exposure to the personal and social consequences of living with persistent pain, and providing inspiration about the importance of translational pain research.

Applications for painSTAR 2024 will open early April 2024.

Please keep an eye on the APS Newsletter and website for further announcements!

Further information coming soon…

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APS Social Networking Events

Queensland Social Networking Event

By Joyce McSwan, President The Australian Pain Society’s Queensland Social Networking event held at The Charming Squire was a resounding success, bringing together current and potential members in a vibrant atmosphere of camaraderie and shared passion for pain management. The evening provided a platform for attendees to connect, exchange experiences, and forge valuable professional relationships within the multidisciplinary field of pain management.

Attendees had the opportunity to learn about the remarkable work being done in both clinical practice and research by fellow members, showcasing the diverse expertise within the society. The event facilitated discussions where participants could share their stories and insights, fostering a sense of community and mutual support among peers.

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NSW Social Networking Event

By Connor Gleadhill We had a wonderful evening at the very first Regional NSW Social Networking Event. The regional pain care and research community is strong; as evidenced by the healthy turn out.

The attendees included nineteen professionals from backgrounds ranging from nursing staff, pharmacists, dietitians, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and spinal surgeons alongside fantastic discovery and clinical researchers. We built new and strengthened old connections and learned about the brilliant - and diverse - work in our regional hub, which includes everything from neuromodulation to algae research! I heard many calls to organise another event, so I speak for all attendees in hoping that you can make it to the next Social Event. But where should we host it?

Another regional hub? Rural centre? Sydney? Get in touch with your ideas and suggestions.

Bottom Left to right: Lynette Guy, Priscilla Silva, David Elvish, Rachel Whipp, Nicola Elliott, Katherine Brain, Huanji Dong, Johan Sundqvist, Connor Gleadhill, Rebecca Kennedy, Jason Korotkich, Susie Lord, Alison Healey, Ali Gholamrezaei, Saba Sheikhbahaei and guests.

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The pilot APS Mentorship Program for 2024 will be launched at the APS 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting.

Unlock your potential with the Australian Pain Society Mentorship Program!

Elevate your career in pain management—whether you’re a clinician, researcher, or educator. Gain valuable support and guidance as you navigate new roles. Join us to build an engaged, skilled community and shape the future of pain management together.

Calling clinicians, researchers, and educators in pain management!

Enhance your skills and join a vibrant pain community.

Whether you’re starting or advancing, our program nurtures skills and confidence.

Shape the future – become a confident leader!

Why Join the APS Mentorship Program?

For Mentees: Embark on a transformative journey, gain invaluable insights, and foster professional development under the guidance of seasoned professionals.

For Mentors: Share your wisdom, shape the perspectives of the newcomers, and derive fulfillment by contributing to the development of the next wave of pain management clinicians, researchers, and educators.

Spread the Word!

Share this exciting opportunity with colleagues, friends, and anyone who could benefit from or contribute to the world of pain management.

Embark on a journey of growth, learning, and impactful contributions with the APS Mentorship Program!

Let’s shape the future of pain management together!

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BPRRecent SIG Journal Publications Watch

Implantable Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Peripheral Neuropathic Pain: A Systematic Review of Prospective Studies

Char S, Jin MY, Francio VT, Hussain N, Wang EJ, Morsi M, Orhurhu V, Prokop LJ, Fink A, D’Souza RS. Implantable Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Peripheral Neuropathic Pain: A Systematic Review of Prospective Studies. Biomedicines.

2022 Oct 17;10(10):2606.

recent systematic review by Char et al. aims to analyse and evaluate data from prospective studies on the efficacy of implantable PNS for the management of peripheral neuropathic pain.

Reviewers: Angelica Nilszén (Research intern), Catherine Guo (PhD candidate), and Gila MoalemTaylor (Associate Professor), Translational Neuroscience Facility, School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of New South Wales, UNSW Sydney, NSW, Australia.

This systematic review included 14 prospective studies (11 observational studies and three randomised controlled trials [RCTs]) evaluating PNS to treat peripheral neuropathic pain.

Studies of animal models were excluded. The 14 studies focused on assessing PNS treatment BEon W different GOLB types of peripheral neuropathic pain syndromes, including CRPS (three studies), shoulder pain (two studies), PLP (three studies), post-surgical pain (two studies), and mononeuropathy (five studies). The number of included participants varied between studies, ranging between six and 147. The follow-up periods also varied between studies, with the shortest follow-up period being one to two weeks and the longest two to four years.

DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10102606

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Peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) for the treatment of peripheral neuropathic pain is used in the management of a variety of chronic pain conditions, including complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), shoulder pain, phantom limb pain (PLP), post-surgical pain, and mononeuropathy. Since the first utilisation of PNS 50 years ago, the surgical techniques used for implantation of PNS devices, as well as device technology, have evolved, resulting in safer and less invasive procedures. The exact mechanism by which PNS provides pain relief for peripheral neuropathic pain remains unclear. However, centrally and peripherally acting mechanisms have been hypothesised.

Central mechanisms involve PNS-induced inhibition of dorsal horn interneuron and wide dynamic neuron activity, as well as alterations in serotonergic and GABAergic pathways, leading to a reduction of central sensitisation and decreased hypersensitivity. Peripherally, PNS selectively stimulates Aв afferent nerve fibres that have an inhibitory effect on the transmission of pain impulses from small nerve fibres. Although PNS has been used for several acute and chronic pain conditions, the level of evidence supporting PNS as a treatment for peripheral neuropathic pain is limited. This

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Aims of study The aim of this study was to analyse data from prospective studies on the effectiveness of PNS for neuropathic pain. The primary outcome was pain intensity, while secondary outcome measures included changes in neurological deficits/neuropathy, quality of life, and adverse events.

Brief methodology Authors used several databases and keywords to find relevant studies. Prospective studies on humans using PNS for the treatment of peripheral neuropathic pain were included.

General study characteristics, intervention data, and outcome data were extracted.

Assessment of risk of bias was done using the Newcastle-Ottawa Quality Assessment Scale (NOS) for observational studies to evaluate the methodological quality. The Cochrane Risk

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BPR SIG Journal Watch of Bias Tool (C-ROB) was used for assessing the risk of bias in RCTs. The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) approach was used to assess the quality of evidence reported in each study.

Brief summary of the results All studies reported an improvement in pain, regardless of the neuropathic pain type. Most patients experienced a 30% reduction in pain intensity, with many patients reporting a 50% or more reduction in pain. The risk of bias assessment for observational studies showed a low risk for selection bias across all studies.

When evaluating outcomes, 5 studies had a moderate risk of bias. Except for attrition bias, all domains demonstrated a low risk of bias when assessing the risk of bias for the included RCTs. The GRADE assessment was divided according to the different types of peripheral neuropathic syndromes: CRPS, shoulder pain, BLOG WEB PLP, post-surgical pain, and mononeuropathy.

Moderate-quality evidence supported pain relief with PNS treatment for patients diagnosed with PLP, whereas the quality of evidence for CRPS, shoulder pain, postsurgical pain and mononeuropathies was low.

The overall quality of evidence was reduced as only three of the 14 included studies were RCTs. Studies also showed improvement in the secondary outcomes such as neurological function and quality of life.

Reviewers critique & take home message The inclusion of only prospective studies and evaluation of both the risk of bias, as well as evidence quality, are the strengths of this systematic review. However, some limitations can be found. Several prospective case series were included which lack generalisability.

The included studies also had relatively short follow-up periods. Longer follow-up periods would be needed to find long-term effects and potential side effects from treatment with PNS. Further, differences in techniques regarding the implantation of PNS devices, such as implantation sites, specific techniques, practitioner expertise, and waveform settings between the studies, may impact the results.

The use of PNS therapy for peripheral neuropathic pain is increasing in clinical practice. Although more research is needed to identify the underlying mechanisms, safety profile, and clinical efficacy, treatment with implantable PNS has the potential to improve the quality of life in patients who suffer from peripheral neuropathic pain.

Declaration The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

Conclusions The study demonstrated low-quality GRADE evidence supporting pain relief after treatment with implantable PNS in patients with peripheral neuropathic pain. The decrease in pain was observed consistently across various peripheral neuropathic pain conditions, with evidence of low quality for reduced pain intensity after PNS therapy for CRPS, shoulder pain, post-surgical pain, and mononeuropathies, and moderate quality evidence for PLP.

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Long-term tactile hypersensitivity after nerve crush injury in mice is characterised by the persistence of intact sensory axons

Hyoung Woo Kim, Sang Wook Shim, Anna Mae Zhao, Dahee Roh, Hye Min Han, Steven J. Middleton, Wheedong Kim, Sena Chung, Errin Johnson, John Prentice, Mike Tacon, Marleen J.A. Koel-Simmelink, Luuk Wieske, Charlotte E. Teunissen, Yong Chul Bae, David L.H. Bennett, Simon Rinaldi, Alexander J. Davies and Seog Bae Oh; PAIN 164 (2023) 2327-2342.

Reviewers: Tilde Olsson Moerk (Research Intern), Catherine Guo (PhD Candidate), and Gila Moalem Taylor (Associate Professor), Translational Neuroscience Facility, School of Biomedical Sciences, University of New South Wales, UNSW Sydney, NSW, Australia. Reviewers: Angelica Nilszén (Research intern), Catherine Guo (PhD candidate), and Gila Moalem-Taylor (Associate Professor), Translational Neuroscience Facility, School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of New South Wales, UNSW Sydney, NSW, Australia.

DOI: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000002937

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Most chronic pain conditions resulting from traumatic peripheral nerve injury, such as accidents and falls, result in axonotmesis, where the nerve is damaged, but the connective tissue surrounding the nerve (endoneurium) remains intact. However, the most commonly used animal neuropathic pain models involve nerve transection or irreversible ligation, where both the axon and the surrounding connective tissue are severed (neurotmesis), permanently restricting nerve regeneration. This has led to criticism regarding the use of peripheral nerve injury models and concerns about their clinical relevance and translatability to human conditions. This issue highlights the need to develop more representative models.

This study reports a rodent model of partial crush nerve injury, which results in sparing of small-diameter axons from Wallerian degeneration and long-term mechanical

hypersensitivity, offering greater relevance to the human condition of neuropathic pain due to axonotmesis.

Study group C57BL/6J mice (both male and female) aged six to 15 weeks.

Aims of study This study aims to describe neuropathological and sensory symptoms following incomplete versus complete axonotmesis caused by a focal crush injury of the sciatic nerve at both acute BE(two W GtoOLseven B days) and chronic (>30 days) time points.

Brief methodology Mice were anesthetised, and an incision was made in the thigh area to reveal the sciatic nerve. Nerve crush was performed using a hemostat, with or without a custom aluminium foil spacer, making a full or partial crush injury. Evoked sensory behaviour testing, motor function assessment, and retrograde tracer labelling of DRG tissue was undertaken following the surgery. Immunohistochemistry, confocal fluorescence imaging and analysis, Western blotting, and transmission electron microscopy and analysis using materials from euthanised mice was also performed.

Brief summary of the results Testing of evoked sensory behaviour showed a difference in recovery time of sensory response between full and partial crush injury of the sciatic nerve. Full crush resulted in transient ipsilateral tactile hyposensitivity in the first week post-surgery which resolved after two weeks, whereas partial crush resulted in mechanical hypersensitivity from two weeks that lasted over 60 days post-surgery. Mice with full crush injury showed thermal heat insensitivity for the first three days postsurgery, whereas partial nerve crush induced

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BPR SIG Journal Watch thermal hypersensitivity from day 6 which resolved after 28 days. Full crush also resulted in significantly lower intraepidermal nerve fibre (IENF) density in the sciatic nerve compared to the partial crush model. Investigation of sciatic nerve motor function following full or partial crush injury showed no significant differences between the two groups. However, the results showed slower motor recovery in females, suggesting that the motor function recovery might be sex dependent. Observations of axonal degeneration indicated a significant reduction of myelinated axons in the ipsilateral side in both groups, but a higher survival rate of smalldiameter unmyelinated axons in the partial crush group compared to the full crush group.

The serum Neurofilament light (NfL) level was higher in the full crush than in the partial crush injury, with changes seen only within the first week post-surgery. Measuring injury responsive marker, Activating Transcription Factor 3 (ATF3) in dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neurons showed BLOG WEB a higher expression of ATF3 in axons submitted to full crush compared to partial crush. The greatest proportion of ATF3-expressing DRG neurons after both crush injuries were largediameter neurons. Importantly, the smalldiameter unmyelinated nonpeptidergic neurons were the most likely to escape the initial injury following partial nerve crush. The average axon diameter was lower in the full crush group compared to the partial crush group.

Reviewers critique & take home message The article illustrates a preclinical nerve injury study using a crush injury model aiming to mimic traumatic nerve injury as commonly seen in clinical practice. The authors give the reader a thorough introduction to the research field, followed by a detailed description of the methods, including the progress of refining the techniques used in crush injury surgery.

This study offers a comprehensive description of a robust, yet simple and reliable model of partial nerve crush injury. Differences in pain responses between male and female sexes could be explored due to the use of both male and female mice. The results were interesting despite the study being somewhat underpowered. Furthermore, it would have been beneficial to assess spontaneous pain, which is often prevalent in neuropathic pain conditions, alongside stimulus-evoked pain in this model.

Declaration The authors have no conflict of interest to declare.

Conclusions The study concludes there are both phenotypical and anatomical differences between a partially crushed and a fully crushed nerve. It also suggests nerve injuries are qualitatively different, which could explain the loss of correlation between neuropathic symptoms and nerve injury severity. Partial nerve injury with preserved sensory axons was shown to be crucial for hypersensitivity development. Partial nerve injury is also a risk factor for persistent neuropathic pain.

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“I felt uncertain about my whole future” – a qualitative investigation of people’s experiences navigating uncertainty when seeking care for their low back pain Thank you to APS members Karime Mescouto, Prudence Butler, Miriam Dillon and their colleagues Nathalia Costa, Jenny Setchell, Roma Forbes, and Rebecca Olson for sharing the following recent publication.

Article first published online: December 2023 Journal Reference: Costa N, Butler P, Dillon M, Mescouto K, Olson R, Forbes R, Setchell J. “I felt uncertain about my whole future”-a qualitative investigation of people’s experiences of navigating uncertainty when seeking care for their low back pain. Pain. 2023 Dec 1;164(12):2749-2758.

DOI: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000002975 Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31714324illusion-enhanced-virtual-reality-exercise-forneck-pain-a-replicated-single-case-series/

Abstract Background Uncertainty pervades low back pain (LBP).

Although the literature has covered different sources of uncertainty surrounding LBP care (e.g., diagnostic uncertainty, prognosis), little is known about the experiences of people with LBP when navigating their care. Therefore, this study aimed to explore individuals’ experiences navigating uncertainty when seeking care for their LBP, with a view to better understanding the contexts in which they experience uncertainty and gaining insight into how uncertainty may be better navigated during clinical encounters.

to engage with others in the future, and future availability of health care; 2) Can clinicians help me? Are they willing to? Clinicians’ behaviour, the cost of appointments, duration of treatments, and their experiences of not getting better despite seeking care produced uncertainty regarding the value of seeking care for LBP; 3) What are clinicians talking about? Participants expressed uncertainties surrounding the questions clinicians ask, how to explain their symptoms to them, and how to make sense of clinicians’ inconsistent messages; and 4) Am I being taken seriously? Not having pain seen by others and not being heard or believed produced uncertainty and distressing emotions. The uncertainties surrounding not being taken seriously seemed to be related to trust, pointing to the importance of creating a BEhealthcare W GOLB environment that makes people feel safe, respected, and trusted. Participants also discussed how clinicians could better navigate these uncertainties. Suggestions included making time to (actively) listen to, and acknowledge, patients’ concerns; asking open-ended questions; being honest about uncertainty; creating management plans and returning to them; challenging assumptions; remaining curious about patients’ context; and providing guidance on how to manage LBP rather than simply giving certainty that symptoms will worsen, lessen, or continue.

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We invited participants who had or have had LBP for which they have sought healthcare. Data were gathered through online semi-structured interviews. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.

Our findings indicate that many of the uncertainties individuals with LBP experience are intertwined with relational aspects of their interactions with clinicians, and are broader than clinical aspects such as diagnosis and prognosis.

Clinicians therefore may need to reconsider these broader and relational aspects of care when navigating uncertainty with people who experience LBP, actively demonstrating their care, watching for signs of uncertainty and engaging in reflexivity.

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Fifteen participants were interviewed, and our analysis produced four themes. Themes are framed as questions to reflect the unsettled nature of participants’ discussions of navigating uncertainty: 1) What will happen over time?

Participants discussed time-related uncertainties about losing independence over time, how to prevent LBP episodes over time, not being able

Karime Mescouto, Prudence Butler, Miriam Dillon, Roma Forbes, and Rebecca Olson have nothing to declare. Nathalia Costa has received funding from The University of Queensland (University of Queensland Stimulus Fellowship). Jenny Setchell has received funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia (NHMRC: APP1157199).

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Exercise Snacks and Other Forms of Intermittent Physical Activity for Improving Health in Adults and Older Adults: A Scoping Review of Epidemiological, Experimental and Qualitative Studies Thank you to APS members Matthew Jones and Mitchell Gibbs and their colleagues Briana Clifford and Emmanuel Stamatakis for sharing the following recent publication.

Article first published online: 8 January 2024 Journal Reference: Jones MD, Clifford BK, Stamatakis E, Gibbs MT. Exercise Snacks and Other Forms of Intermittent Physical Activity for Improving Health in Adults and Older Adults: A Scoping Review of Epidemiological, Experimental and Qualitative Studies. Sports Med. 2024 Jan 8. doi: 10.1007/s40279-023-01983-1 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-023-01983-1

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Introduction and aims Most adults and older adults fail to meet physical activity guidelines, with lack of time one of the most cited barriers to being more physically active. Exercise snacks, which describe a physical activity approach of incorporating shorter bouts of moderate-vigorous activity throughout the day, may be an attractive alternative for some people to increase their physical activity. However, exercise snacks are a relatively new approach and are not well characterised. Their effects on health are also unclear. The aim of this study was to summarise how exercise snacks have been described in the literature and to examine their health benefits.

Design Scoping review.

Subjects Adults and older adults with or without chronic disease or risk factors for chronic disease.

Methods We performed a systematic search of clinical trial registers and electronic databases for ongoing and published studies of exercise snacks which we defined as brief, high(er) intensity bouts of (lifestyle) physical activity spread across the day.

We included experimental, quasi-experimental, epidemiological, and qualitative studies.

Results Thirty-two studies were included (seven trial registers, one published protocol, three epidemiological studies and 20 trials reported across 21 studies). Participants in these studies were physically inactive but otherwise healthy.

Exercise snacks, snacktivity, and vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity (VILPA) were the terms most often used to describe this physical activity approach. Most included studies were qualitative and found that exercise snacks were feasible, acceptable, and well adhered to by participants. Epidemiological data showed clear dose-response associations between VILPA and reduced incidence and mortality for cardiovascular disease and cancer. The limited trial evidence showed exercise snacks were safe and improved cardiorespiratory fitness but had limited effect on other health outcomes (e.g., body composition, physical function, and blood markers).

Conclusions Exercise snacks appear feasible and well adhered to in physically inactive adults and older adults.

Epidemiological data shows participation in VILPA is associated with improved health. However, there is limited data from large, high-quality trials on the effectiveness and safety of exercise snacks, especially in people with chronic disease (including chronic musculoskeletal pain).

Declaration Matthew Jones has no conflict of interest, financial or otherwise, to be declared.

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Surveys / Resources

Researchers from Australia and New Zealand are collabora7ng to inves7gate the feasibility of community pharmacists contribu7ng to knee osteoarthri7s care standards.

Australian community pharmacists are invited to respond to a na4onal survey: h6ps://4nyurl.com/PharmacyOA

This research is approved by the Human Research Ethics Commi8ee, Cur:n University (HRE2023- 0410), is funded by Arthri:s Australia and Cur:n University and supported by the Pharmaceu:cal Society of Australia (PSA) and the Pharmacy Guild of Australia (PGA)

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• Where do you start?

• What do you search?

• How do you change?

In 2022, recognising that Opioid Stewardship is an increasingly important patient safety initiative, the Australian Commission for Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC) published the Opioid Analgesic Stewardship in Acute Pain Clinical Care Standards Acute care edition (CCS).1 Despite a plethora of academic publications and the availability of many existing resources, clinicians consistently report that they find it challenging to implement opioid stewardship programs and recommendations contained within the CCS. Resources contained within the ROSI have been developed by a team of multidisciplinary clinicians experienced in facilitating changes in opioid prescribing. Significant improvements in patient safety and other outcome measures can be demonstrated when the resources contained within the toolkit are incorporated into Opioid Stewardship programs.

Reference: 1. Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care. Opioid Analgesic Stewardship in Acute Pain Clinical Care Standard (2022). From https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/publications-andresources/resource-library/opioid-analgesic-stewardship-acute-pain-clinical-care-standard-2022 Accessed January 2024.

The Resources for Opioid Stewardship Implementation (ROSI) have been developed by Bernadette Findlay and Assoc. Prof. Jennifer Stevens, St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney, in conjunction with the Faculty of Pain Medicine.

ROSI is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from CSL Seqirus.

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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST ONLINE: www.dcconferences.com.au/aps2024 Registrations Open 21 November 2023 IMPORTANT DEADLINES Topical Sessions

10 October 2023

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Early Bird Registration

27 February 2024

INCLUDING • National and International Speakers • Pre-Conference Workshops • Topical Sessions • Extensive Industry Exhibition • Trainee Session • Welcome Reception • Conference Gala Dinner • Additional social activities to help delegates connect and network with like-minded peers

INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Professor Christine Chambers, Dalhouse University, Canada Dr Christine Chambers is the Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Children’s Pain, a Professor of Psychology & Neuroscience and Pediatrics at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and a clinical psychologist. She also serves as the Scientific Director of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research’s Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health.

She is also the Scientific Director of Solutions for Kids in Pain - a national knowledge mobilisation network whose mission is to improve children’s pain management.

For sponsorship and exhibition opportunities or more information please contact: APS Conference Secretariat: DC Conference & Association Management (DCC&A) P: 61 2 9954 4400 E: apsasm@dcconferences.com.au

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Professor Cheryl L. Stucky, Medical College of Wisconsin, USA Cheryl Stucky is the Marvin Wagner Endowed Chair at the Medical College of Wisconsin where she is also Director of the Pain Division of the Neuroscience Research Center.

Dr Stucky’s lab studies the molecular, cellular and physiological mechanisms of sensation, particularly how we sense touch and pain. The central theme of Dr Stucky’s lab is to study the molecular and physiological mechanisms that underlie somatosensory mechanotransduction in the normal, healthy state and in conditions of tissue injury or disease.

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NEUROMODULATION SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND 17TH ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING (NSANZ 2024) Neuromodulation: Can we do it better?

19 – 21 JULY 2024 HOTEL GRAND CHANCELLOR, HOBART, TAS

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NEW! > Music Therapy for Chronic Pain Management Seminar held in conjunction with the Australian Music Therapy Association and The University of Melbourne, 20 March 2024, access the recording via the Member’s Portal link: https:// www.apsoc.org.au/Login.aspx

Other items of interest for our members: > Latest opioid data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics: Opioid induced deaths in Australia. https://www.abs.gov.au/articles/opioid-induceddeaths-australia

> Opioid Podcasts for GPs: These podcasts are produced by David Outridge GP, and FAChAM Trainee as a project under the auspices of Dr Steven Kelly Staff Specialist in Addiction Medicine, Kullaroo Clinic Gosford. A 20 week series from the Hunter Postgraduate Medical Institute (University of Newcastle) : http://www. gptraining.com.au/recent-podcasts > Airing Pain: Pain resources via an online radio show produced by Pain Concern, a UK registered Charity: http://painconcern.org.uk/ airing-pain/ > Indigenous Resources: New webpage on the APS website aggregating Indigenous resources: https://www.apsoc.org.au/Indigenous-Resources

> Australia’s annual overdose report 2023 from the Pennington institute: https://www. penington.org.au/australias-annual-overdosereport/

> Opioids: Communications videos: https://www. nps.org.au/opioids-communication-videos

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> Painaustralia eNewsletter latest issue, available online at http://www.painaustralia.org.au/media/ enews > ePPOC: electronic Persistent Pain Outcomes Collaboration: The electronic Persistent Pain Outcomes Collaboration (ePPOC) is an Australasian initiative that aims to improve the quality of care and outcomes for people who experience chronic pain. For more information about ePPOC, refer to the website: http://ahsri. uow.edu.au/eppoc/index.html > PainHEALTH website: painHEALTH‘s aim is to help health consumers with musculoskeletal pain access reliable, evidence-based information and tips to assist in the comanagement of musculoskeletal pain. painHEALTH is an initiative of the Department of Health, Western Australia. http://painhealth. csse.uwa.edu.au/ > Stanford University: CHOIR Collaborative Health Outcomes Information Registry https://choir. stanford.edu/

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NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation resources: > Brainman and Pain Tool Kit translations, SEP15: http://www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au/chronic-pain/ translated-resources > Pain Management Resources: https://aci. health.nsw.gov.au/networks/pain-management/ resources > Quicksteps to Manage Chronic Pain in Primary Care: http://www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au/chronicpain/health-professionals/quick-steps-tomanage-chronic-pain-in-primary-care > Built into Quicksteps: “How to de-prescribe and wean opioids in general practice”: http:// www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au/chronic-pain/healthprofessionals/quick-steps-to-manage-chronicpain-in-primary-care/how_to_de-prescribe_and_ wean_opioids_in_general_practice > A list of helpful apps for consumers and clinicians now available at: http://www. aci.health.nsw.gov.au/chronic-pain/healthprofessionals/management-of-chronic-pain > Chronic Pain in the ED: https://www.aci.health. nsw.gov.au/networks/eci/clinical/clinicalresources/clinical-tools/pain-management/ chronic-pain-in-the-ed

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New Members

New Members New Members as at 26 February 2024 Dr Nicholas Aitcheson

Pain Medicine Physician

Miss Tanushka Alva

Physiotherapy

Dr Phill Bokiniec

Science Research

Dr Asha Chitrarasu

Psychiatry

Ms Justine Clark

Psychology

Dr Eloise Cowie

Psychology

Miss Miriam Dillon

Physiotherapy

Mrs Tracey-Leigh Dunning

Physiotherapy

Ms Emma-Jane Fox

Psychology

Dr David Gore

Pain Medicine Physician

Mrs Amy Granger

Nursing

Dr Katherine Hauser

Palliative Care

Mrs Joanna Huckle

Nursing

Miss Aayushi Khillan

Paediatrics

Mr Andrew Natoli

Exercise Physiologist

Miss Abbie Norrish

Physiotherapy

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Musculoskeletal Medicine

Miss Mohini Rawjee

Occupational Therapy

Mr Liam Roussos

Exercise Physiologist

Dr Duncan Sanders

Physiotherapy

Dr Saurab Sharma

Physiotherapy

Miss Kate Shepherd

Occupational Therapy

Mr Drew Singleton

Physiotherapy

Miss Jessica Smith

Occupational Therapy

Miss Emily Walker

Exercise Physiologist

Mrs Grace Williams

Nursing

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Physiotherapy

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Pharmacy

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Physiotherapy

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APS Membership Renewals 2024 Renewal notices for 2024 have been sent by email to members, check your inbox!

Thank you for your continued support and membership of the APS. Please note: 1. We understand that circumstances change, so each year we ask you to select your appropriate level of membership.

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Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events 21-24 March 2024

18-21 May 2024

New Zealand Pain Society (NZPS) NZPS 2024 - Empowering Pain Management in New Zealand

Australian Rheumatology Association & New Zealand Rheumatology Association

The Dunedin Centre, Dunedin, NZ https://www.nzps2024.nz/

5-7 April 2024 Spine Society of Australia (SSA) 2024 Spine Society of Australia 35th Annual Scientific Meeting

2024 Joint ARA and NZRA Annual Scientific Meeting Te Pae, Christchurch, NZ https://www.nzra-ara2024.com/

31 May 2024 Dietitians Australia Dietitians Unite 2024 Doltone House, Pyrmont, Sydney NSW

International Convention Centre (ICC), Sydney, NSW https://www.dcconferences.com.au/ssa2024/ home

21-24 April 2024 Australian Pain Society (APS) 2024 Australian Pain Society 44th Annual Scientific Meeting Darwin Convention Centre, NT https://www.dcconferences.com.au/aps2024/

2-4 May 2024 Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) Research to Practice 2024 International Convention Centre (ICC), Sydney, NSW https://www.researchtopractice2024.com.au/ event/7b82256c-0d69-4710-96eb-57a8df5fed26/ summary

3-7 May 2024

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13-14 June 2024 Occupational Therapy Australia 2024 OT Exchange Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre, Perth, WA https://www.otausevents.com.au/otexchange2024

19-21 July 2024 Neuromodulation Society of Australia and New Zealand (NSANZ)

Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) ANZCA 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting

2024 Neuromodulation Society of Australia & New Zealand 17th Annual Scientific Meeting (NSANZ 2024)

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, QLD

Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart, TAS

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Calendar of Events

5-9 August 2024

18-20 October 2024

International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)

Faculty of Pain Medicine (FPM) 2024 FPM Spring Meeting

IASP 2024 World Congress on Pain

Pullman Auckland Hotel & Apartments, Auckland, NZ

Amsterdam RAI, Amsterdam, Netherlands

https://members.anzca.edu.au/anzca/anzca/ EventDetail?EventKey=FPM_2024

https://www.iasp-pain.org/iasp-2024-worldcongress-on-pain/

27-29 November 2024

19-22 August 2024

Australian & New Zealand Spinal Cord Society (ANZSCoS) ANZSCoS 2024

Neurosurgical Society of Australasia (NSA) NSA 79th Annual Scientific Meeting

Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre, Perth, Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle, WA

Darwin Convention Centre, Darwin, NT https://2024.nsa.org.au/

https://www.dcconferences.com.au/ anzscos2024/

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Vision, Purpose & Priorities

Vision: All people will have optimal pain management throughout life.

Purpose: The Australian Pain Society is a multidisciplinary association whose purpose is to advance pain management through education, research, and advocacy for transformational improvements in clinical care.

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Directors

Directors

President:

NT Director:

Mrs Joyce McSwan

Adjunct A/Prof Cindy Wall

Gold Coast Primary Health Network Persistent Pain Program, QLD and PainWISE Tel: 0412 327 795 Fax: 07 3539 9801

Clinical Psychology Assessment & Consultancy Fannie Bay NT 0820 Tel: 0488 993 210 Fax: 08 6266 3777

President-Elect:

QLD Director:

Ms Bernadette Smith

Mrs Karalyn Huxhagen

Psychology Plus South Burnie TAS Tel: 03 6431 9959 Fax: 03 6431 9950

KH Pharmacy Consulting Mackay QLD 4740 Tel: 0418 185 972 Fax: 07 4805 6155

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Treasurer:

TAS Director:

Dr Laura Prendergast

Mr Sinan Tejani

Pain Service, Northern Health Broadmeadows VIC 3047 Tel: 03 8345 5166 Fax: N/A Work days Mon & Thu

InBalance Physiotherapy Launceston TAS 7250 Tel: 0469 967 841 Fax: N/A

VIC Director:

ACT Director:

Dr Esther Dube

Dr Andrew Watson Calvary Hospital Canberra ACT 2617 Tel: 02 6201 6352 Fax: N/A

NSW Director: Department of Health and Aged Care Primary Care Division Newcastle NSW 2038 Tel: 0405 203 661 Fax: N/A

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Austin Health Heidelberg VIC 3084 Tel: 03 9989 1676 Fax: N/A

WA Director: Ms Jacintha Bell

Mr Connor Gleadhill

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SA Director:

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Lifeworks Occupational Therapy Subiaco WA 6008 Tel: 0451 178 880 Fax: 08 6323 3329

Office Bearers

Office Bearers

Immediate Past President:

Newsletter Assistant Editor:

Ms Trudy Maunsell

Dr Joanne Harmon

Retired QLD

School of Clinical and Health Sciences University of South Australia Adelaide SA 5000 Tel: 08 8302 1442

SPC Chair:

Scholarship/Grant Selection Subcommittee Co-Chairs:

Professor Kevin Keay Department of Anatomy University of Sydney Camperdown NSW 2006 Tel: 02 9351 4132 Fax: 02 9351 2817

IASP Liaison:

BEW

GOLB

Centre for Integrated Preclinical Drug Development University of Queensland St Lucia QLD 4072 Prof Luke Henderson

Professor Fiona Blyth AM Sydney School of Public Health Faculty of Medicine and Health University of Sydney Camperdown NSW 2006 Email: fiona.blyth@sydney.edu.au

Communications Coordinator: Mrs Joyce McSwan Gold Coast Primary Health Network Persistent Pain Program, QLD and PainWISE Tel: 0412 327 795 Fax: 07 3539 9801

Newsletter Editor:

Em Prof Maree Smith AC

Anatomy & Histology, School of Medical Sciences Brain & Mind Centre University of Sydney Camperdown NSW 2006

Secretariat: DC Conference & Association Management Pty Ltd PO Box 637 North Sydney, NSW 2059 Tel: 02 9016 4343 Email: aps@apsoc.org.au Website: apsoc.org.au

Dr Lincoln Tracy School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine Monash University Melbourne VIC 3004 Tel: 03 9903 0288

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