The KPF (Kleinprojektefonds/small projects fund) project PACKA (Pain Attitudes Cognitions Knowledge Actions) is embedded in the ExPEDition Schmerz/Pijn project and aims to develop and validate a questionnaire assessing pain knowledge and attitudes, particularly for individuals with low socioeconomic status (SES) and limited health literacy in the Ems-Dollart Region (EDR). It focuses on adapting the questionnaire for both Dutch and German populations through qualitative interviews, cultural adjustments, and statistical validation. By ensuring accessibility and reliability, PACKA will support future health interventions targeting socially disadvantaged groups, ultimately enhancing pain prevention and public health literacy in the region.

• Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
• Hanzehogeschool Groningen
• Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg