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
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
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
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.
A Journey into Patient-Oriented Research
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.
Donna Rubenstein is passionate about educating young researchers on the importance of patient engagement. An MSSU Patient Partner for two years, Donna was excited to join a team of patients
Patient/Public Partners help bring “data to life” There has never been a lack of media attention about the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the mental health of people in
Patient Partners to select data indicators for UPEI Project A MSSU supported research project at UPEI moved forward this year after receiving funding through the Government of PEI’s Climate Change Challenge
Hospital to Home pharmacy project aims to improve communication with seniors about their medications after leaving the hospital Engaging patient perspectives in research can be a challenging endeavour, but a
