In July 2016, the MSSU produced a report examining the nature of health care spending in Nova Scotia. The Small Area Rate Variation (SARV) study found that two‐thirds of health
The MSSU supports researchers, trainees, policy makers, patients, and community members across the Maritimes with all aspects of patient-oriented research. This new Spotlight Series introduces each of our available support areas,
Since the late 1990s, personal health information (PHI) privacy legislation has increasingly been implemented across Canada. Manitoba was the first province to implement privacy legislation with the introduction of the Personal
The Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit (MSSU) announced today the launch of the community cluster health planning geographies in partnership with the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA), and Dr. Peter Vaughan,
In September, MSSU awarded more than ten studentship and fellowship awards to graduate, PhD, and post doctoral students and fellows who are doing patient-oriented research. The students come from a
In September, MSSU sent staff and a patient advisor to Ottawa to be certified to deliver CIHR’s Patient Engagement Framework: Foundations in Patient Oriented Research. Now, MSSU is offering this certification to researchers, patient
Canadian Institutes for Health Research issues a regular SPOR Update. The SPOR Update is a report on the latest news and developments regarding Canada’s Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research. To read the most recent
CIHR Launches the SPOR Innovative Clinical Trials Initiative Good news for patients, researchers, and health care decision makers As part of its commitment to support clinical research and strengthening the environment
Thanks to everyone who attended our Nova Scotia Open House yesterday and making it a success. Exactly one year after our official launch in Moncton, we were happy to reflect
The Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit (MSSU) Provincial Advisory Committee’s (PAC) role is to guide MSSU subject areas for patient oriented research, and assist the Department of Health and Wellness and
