The arrival of COVID-19 brought rapid and sweeping changes to the primary health care system—a system that accounts for more than three-quarters of billed health care appointments in Canada. Seemingly
The MSSU is pleased to welcome two new Science Leads, Drs. Katie Aubrecht and Natalie Rosen, who will provide leadership, expertise and support for research and training in Equity, Diversity
The Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit has introduced a new Patient Partner Compensation and Reimbursement Policy. The policy sets out procedures for compensating Patient Partners for their involvement in MSSU activities
Around the world, researchers are working quickly to build a better understanding of COVID-19, and the novel coronavirus that causes this disease. Staying current with this rapidly-evolving field is challenging.
The situation with COVID-19 is rapidly evolving. As of Sunday, March 15, 2020, all three Maritime Provinces had reported presumptive and/or confirmed cases of COVID-19. In light of these developments,
We’re excited to announce that the competition for the 2020-2021 MSSU Student Awards is now open. The MSSU Student Awards provide funding to graduate students pursuing patient-oriented health research. To
Health researchers will now be able to access data from multiple provincial, territorial and pan-Canadian sources more easily, thanks to the Data Access Support Hub (DASH). Today, the Health Data Research
Partnering to examine the evidence base for chronic disease management The MSSU has published three Knowledge Snapshots, brief documents that share literature search findings on self-management support and chronic disease management.
At the MSSU, we work closely with patients and caregivers to support their meaningful engagement in research. To better represent the active and engaged role these individuals play in patient-oriented
On November 29, 2019, more than 20 members from Nova Scotia Community Health Boards gathered in Dartmouth, NS to provide feedback on the Maritime Health Atlas, an online tool for
