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Research Projects

Understanding barriers to managing chronic conditions in Nova Scotia

Chronic conditions affect a growing number of Nova Scotians, and many people are living with multiple conditions at once. Managing these conditions can be challenging, people may experience difficulty accessing the…

Chronic disease prevention and management
Nova Scotia
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Evaluation of Quality Improvements to Telehealth for Rural Oncology Patients at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital (DECRH)

With funding from Pfizer, this project is to evaluate telehealth improvements for cancer patients in the Upper River Valley, New Brunswick. Getting cancer care has always been tough in this…

Data and Technology
New Brunswick
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Co-designing a Sedative Hypnotic Deprescribing Postcard

The goal of this project is to co-design English and French versions of a mailout that shares information about sedative use and to encourage people to access resources and discuss…

Services for older adults
New Brunswick
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Ask Me Anything

Supporting youth in developing a healthy understanding of sexuality is an important part of helping them make informed, confident, and responsible decisions about their bodies and relationships. Parents and caregivers…

Health equity and engagement
New Brunswick
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Midwifery Myths & Misconceptions

Access to midwifery care in New Brunswick is very limited. Currently, only one public midwifery clinic operates in Fredericton, leaving many people across the province without access to this type…

Improving access to care
New Brunswick
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Examining Physical and Psychological Barriers to Outdoor Leisure Trail Accessibility for Individuals with Mobility Disabilities in New Brunswick

This research aims to better understand the barriers and facilitators of accessing outdoor trail systems in New Brunswick — especially for individuals with mobility disabilities. With outdoor leisure activities impacting…

Health equity and engagement
New Brunswick
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 Identification of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis environmental risk factors in New Brunswick

This project has its grassroots in people with lived experiences of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) questioning their clinicians, “Why is there so much ALS in New Brunswick?” Their inquiries are…

Chronic disease prevention and management
Moncton
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Examining the Drivers of High Cost Healthcare Usage in Prince Edward Island

Building on the work of the Small Area Rate Variation (SARV) study completed in Nova Scotia by Kephart et al., this research aims to identify the main drivers of high…

Improving access to care
Prince Edward Island
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