The Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit (MSSU) is hosting a series of community conversations across the Maritimes to learn about public perspectives on health data and its use for health system management, research, and innovation. We will use what we learned to improve how we communicate the results of research using health data.
Health data are tiny pieces of information or facts about your health and well-being. Health data can be about people and/or healthcare services. Health data includes details like the results of medical tests, medicines you’ve taken, and visits to healthcare providers.
Download Health Data Basics (PDF) to learn more about health data and its uses.
Eligibility
These sessions are open to people who:
- Live in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia or Prince Edward Island;
- Are 19 years of age or older;
- Speak, read, and understand English; and,
- Are able to travel to an in-person focus group.
If you’re interested in participating, you will need to complete a short online screening form. This will take less than five minutes to complete. If eligible, a member of our research team will reach out to invite you to participate in the study. As space is limited, not all eligible participants will be selected to attend.
Time Commitment
Participants will attend one community conversation. The community conversations are:
- Small with 8-10 participants
- Approximately 4 hours long
- A mix of presentations, activities and facilitated discussions
- In-person with lunch and refreshments provided
| Date | Location | Address | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1 | Mahone Bay Centre | 45 School St. Mahone Bay, NS | 10am-2pm |
| October 6 | Antigonish Town & County Library | 283 Main St. Antigonish, NS | 12:30-4:30pm |
| October 7 | Cedars Club | 30 MacKenzie Street Sydney, NS | 1pm – 5pm |
| October 20 | Louis Millett Community Complex | 9489 Commercial St, New Minas, NS B4N 3E9 | 10am-2pm |
| October 23 | St Ignatius Church Hall | 5 Bedford St, Bedford, NS B4A 1W5 | 10am-2pm |
*Additional dates and locations across the Maritimes will be added as they are scheduled.
Compensation
Compensation will be offered.
How to apply