Pain Association Singapore

11/11/2025

An insightful read on pain control in older persons!

The book chapter, “Pain Control in the Older Person”, is co-authored by Dr. Ashutosh Joshi, Senior Consultant, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital Singapore and Ms. Thuy Bui, Lead Pharmacist – Analgesic Stewardship (AGS) & Perioperative Services, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Australia.

As Singapore moves toward becoming a super-aged society by 2026—with at least 21% of the population aged 65 or older—and by 2030, one in four Singaporeans in this age group, geriatric pain management is more important than ever.

Key insights from the chapter:
✅ Chronic pain is common and often under-treated in older adults, impacting quality of life and increasing risks of falls, frailty, and cognitive decline.
✅ Barriers include misconceptions (e.g., pain as “normal aging”), cognitive impairment, polypharmacy, and provider knowledge gaps.
✅ Multimodal strategies work best—combining non-drug approaches (exercise, CBT) with tailored pharmacological and interventional techniques to minimize side effects.
✅ Regular review and individualized care are essential, considering comorbidities, organ function, and patient goals.

📖 Read more: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-95-0665-1_8

24/10/2025

📍 Explore pain through a biopsychosocial lens 🔎 and learn practical strategies for clinical management — all in our upcoming 3-part webinar. Happening on 1 November Sat 930-11am — scan the QR code or go to this link: https://forms.gle/QT98b9RxP539sXpq8

Free for PAS members. Non-members can attend, if sign up for PAS membership 2026 ($50). We look forward to seeing you!

24/10/2025

The Pain Association of Singapore (PAS) is proud to have supported the recent AACES Pain Medicine Ultrasound Workshop, which brought together specialists from diverse fields to enhance skills in ultrasound-guided pain interventions.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to:

SayYang Ong, President of Pain Association of Singapore, for his invaluable time and expertise.

Dr Singh PA , Honorary Secretary, PAS, for delivering insightful lectures and sharing his knowledge.

Dr Ashutosh Joshi , Council Member, PAS, for organizing this impactful workshop under the AACES banner.

We were also honored to have Prof. Anuj Bhatia, Director of the Comprehensive Integrated Pain Program at University Health Network, Toronto, Canada, and President of the Canadian Neuro modulation Society. His exceptional guidance and lectures enriched the learning experience for all participants.

A big thank you to all faculty members, Dr Christopher Liu , Dr Darryl Heng , Dr Christine Ong, Dr Benjamin Soh, Dr Bin WH, Dr Terence Quek, Dr Zheng Zhongxi for making this event a success.

PAS (Pain Association of Singapore) continues to advance pain medicine education and foster interdisciplinary collaboration.

06/09/2025

Bridging 🌉 The Gap In Pain Management: From Understanding to Action 🏃: 1 Nov 2025, Sat, 9 - 11am

Join us for an engaging webinar exploring the full spectrum of pain management. Across three interactive lectures, we will guide participants from understanding pain through a biopsychosocial lens to implementing practical strategies in clinical care.

You will hear perspectives from physician and allied health professionals, gaining insights on how to:
• 🗣️ Communicate effectively with patients to build understanding and “buy-in”
• 🤝 Foster readiness for change and adaptive coping strategies
• 📝 Translate knowledge into actionable steps for improved patient outcomes

This webinar is designed for health professionals seeking to strengthen their approach to pain management, integrating multidisciplinary perspectives to support meaningful patient engagement.

Register here 👇
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBONsVlOJTVv1ahAJX-RloOB_wWm7MwJf_t4uVxocLTvbyIw/viewform

PAS member: Free registration
Non-member: Pay $50 for PAS 2026 membership

18/08/2025

⭐️ Pain Camp 2025 Highlights ⭐️

This year’s Pain Camp, organised by the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP), was filled with learning, laughter, and lots of heart. From inspiring talks and hands-on activities to heartfelt conversations, it was truly special!

We’ve put together a short video that captures the spirit of camp — with snippets of the action, behind-the-scenes moments, and interviews with our amazing committee (who have been with Pain Camp since the very beginning!) as well as our participants.

Watch the video and relive the magic — or see what Pain Camp is all about if you’re curious!

Want to help keep Pain Camp going? Support us by donating at iasp-pain.org/donate.

And don’t forget to follow us on Instagram: for more updates!

IASP Pain Camps are inter-professional residential educational events aimed at promoting interdisciplinary pain management by improving the knowledge and ski...

17/08/2025

Dubai 6th International Hands on workshop on Joints, MSK & Spinal Interventional Pain
Management

25th & 26th October 2025
Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights
20th Street Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai 5668

* Target audience- Orthopaedic surgeons, Spinal Surgeons, Pain physicians, Sports medicine physician, Rehabilitation physicians, Neurologist, Rheumatologist

* Learn Joints & MSK Injections, Spinal Injections, Radiofrequency, Cryoneurolysis, PRP injections & Nerve Blocks
* Certified Interventional Pain Sonology (CIPS) examination prep course with Top tips & Resources
* Fully comprehensive course with Stepwise approach for 'Head to Toe' Interventional Pain Management blocks - interventional pain management using Ultrasound guidance
* Internationally renowned experienced faculty (CIPS Faculty) from UK, Singapore, UAE & India
* How do I do it? & Block Replay Sessions
* Evidence-based treatment approaches
* Clinical pearls & how to improve block success?
* Course suitable for both beginner & advanced learners

To register
https://bookcpd.com/course/dubai_interventional_pain_workshop

06/08/2025

Dr Amir Khan sheds a little more light on the mysterious entity of chronic pain. Have a watch if you care for or know someone who is living with chronic pain.

This special clinic will give a voice to those who live with pain every single day — pain that doesn’t go away, is often invisible, and yet deeply affects th...

26/07/2025

Invitation to Participate in Research Study:

Hi, I am a final year student, and I am writing to invite you to take part in a research study that I am conducting as part of my Honours Thesis in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the National University of Singapore (NUS). This study has been reviewed and approved by the Department Ethics Review Committee (DERC).

The purpose of the study is to explore how healthcare professionals (allied health therapists, doctors, nurses, etc) treat patients who present with functional pain disorder symptoms in clinic.

Functional pain disorders are chronic pain conditions where the pain is not fully explained by tissue damage or other identifiable medical conditions. They tend to be associated with significant emotional distress or functional disability. Examples include fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, temporomandibular disorders, and chronic primary pain.

I am interested in the strategies which are employed to make clinical judgement when one is faced with uncertainty.

If you choose to participate, I would request your consent to take part in an interview lasting approximately 45 minutes. The interview will involve discussing your experiences, views, and professional practices related to functional pain disorders.

Participation in this study is entirely voluntary. You may decline to participate or withdraw from the study at any point without any penalty or negative consequences. All information you provide will be kept strictly confidential and used solely for research purposes. Your identity will not be disclosed in any research reports or publications arising from this study.

If you are interested or would like more information, please feel free to contact me at 📝 julianongjc@u.nus.edu. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,
Julian Ong

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22/07/2025

A free webinar by IASP Pain & Trauma SIG on how to develop a relational approach to caring for patients with trauma experiences in order to minimise re-traumatisation. Dr Lester Jones, PAS council member, is part of the expert panel. 4 Aug Mon 830pm Singapore time.
Register: http://bit.ly/4kJdPPO

How can trauma-informed approaches improve pain care in complex settings? Join us on 5 August for a Global Year webinar, “Trauma-informed Approach to Pain and Human Aspects of Care,” hosted by the IASP Pain and Trauma SIG.

This session brings together speakers from Iraq, Australia, Singapore, and the UK to explore how psychologically informed care can support individuals living with chronic and complex conditions, especially in low-resource contexts.
Register: http://bit.ly/4kJdPPO