New pain center in Vienna's Rabenhof: A ray of hope for 1.5 million!

New pain center in Vienna's Rabenhof: A ray of hope for 1.5 million!

Around 1.5 million people in Austria are affected by chronic pain. This is a condition that often develops gradually and lasts for a long time without a clear starting point. These types of diseases are not only annoying, but they can also have a serious impact on the quality of life. To meet these challenges, the new Chronic Pain Therapy Center (TCS) opened its doors today in Vienna's Rabenhof, an important facility that is intended to significantly improve the care of pain patients in Vienna. Today reports that the TCS can treat up to 750 patients per year.

The TCS is an additional care unit of the Herz-Jesu Hospital and is led by an interdisciplinary team of doctors, nursing staff, psychologists and therapists. This ensures that patients receive comprehensive and individual care. The offering ranges from medical treatments and acupuncture to physical and occupational therapy measures, psychological care and even virtual reality-supported therapies. These innovative approaches are part of an evidence-based therapy that follows the latest findings.

Multimodal treatment and digital networking

The President of the Austrian Pain Society, Richard Crevenna, emphasizes the need for multimodal, interdisciplinary treatment. This approach is essential because chronic pain often needs to be treated symptomatically without guaranteeing permanent healing. A holistic approach is pursued that combines different forms of therapy.

Another important aspect of the new center is the digital networking, which is made possible via the “Hello Health” platform. Patients can book consultation hours, make appointments and exchange findings here. This not only improves the accessibility of the therapy, but also supports the treatment process. Michael Heinisch, Managing Director of the Vinzenz Group, highlights innovation in care and is optimistic about future developments in the healthcare sector.

improvement for the district

District leader Erich Hohenberger (SP) sees the opening of the TCS as a major improvement for local support in Vienna's third district. Such facilities are particularly essential in urban areas, where access to specialized healthcare services can often be difficult. The entire project was made possible by the Vienna Health Fund, the Vinzenz Group and several social insurance providers, including the Austrian Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK).

Another pain center is already being planned and will be built in the Danube city next year. This development shows how important the issue of chronic pain has become in healthcare. Patient-centered care will continue to be a focus in the future, helping to provide a glimmer of hope and support to all those suffering from the challenges of chronic illness.