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Making the path to referral for FASD diagnosis easier for youth

With support from the Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit, a team of Moncton researchers from Vitalité Health Network and the Université de Moncton are leading a study looking at New Brunswick youth’s experiences in the health

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MSSU Scientist Spotlight: Ruth Harvie

While relatively new to patient-oriented research and as a MSSU Scientist (16 months), Ruth has become a strong champion for engaging people with lived experience as partners in health research.…

New funding a ‘game-changer’ for autism research in the Maritimes

The next chapter of the CONNECT project is unfolding with an innovative knowledge mobilization initiative: the co-design of a video game aimed at tackling stigma and increasing autism acceptance.
Ben McVicker, MSSU Patient/Public Partner (former)

More than data: Why patient perspectives matter in health research

Read about a MSSU Patient/Public Partners experience reviewing data access requests in Nova Scotia.

Improving care for rural breast surgery patients

A patient-oriented research project, led by the Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit team in Saint John, provided crucial evidence to expand an innovative care model for rural breast surgery patients in…

Group discussion at NS Bridge Event, June 2019

Inclusive supports for youth mental health

Nova Scotia event builds MSSU awareness and strengthens collaborations  “I think a number of the trainees, people with lived expertise and equity-deserving community members didn’t know about MSSU, and this…

Nurse assisting patient by placing oxygen mask on his face in hospital room

No family is left behind

Patients help develop recommendations to improve care for children with medical complexity during pandemics Strict public health measures were needed during the COVID-19 pandemic to keep people safe, but created…

red shoes represent FASD

Making the path to referral for FASD diagnosis easier for youth

With support from the Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit, a team of Moncton researchers from Vitalité Health Network and the Université de Moncton are leading a study looking at New Brunswick youth’s experiences in the health care system before being referred to the NB FASD Centre of Excellence.
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Capstone project ignites career in patient-oriented research

A Journey into Patient-Oriented Research

Patient/Public Partners join Maritime-wide project on COVID-19 and mental health

At its best, patient engagement is beneficial for researchers and patients—an opportunity for mutual growth. This equally beneficial relationship has been especially fruitful for Cassidy Bradley, a Dalhousie University graduate.…

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