Why Europe needs a pain research strategy

Identification of needs and bottlenecks by a Committee comprising 14 members through discussion and analysis of published literature; 2. Crosssectional survey of ~700 European clinicians and researchers from ~40 countries, who suggested priorities, and prioritized the Committee proposals; 3. Consultation with patient representatives (expertise from Pain Alliance Europe) to obtain patientoriented priorities; 4. Consultation meetings with the European Pain Forum.