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Research Projects

The Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit (MSSU) supports patient-oriented research that responds to health priorities across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. Explore MSSU-supported research projects below that are strengthening health systems and improving care by partnering with people with lived and living experience across the Maritimes.

Projects at a glance

30

Active priority research projects

93%

Priority projects addressing provincial priorities

13

Completed priority research projects

96%

Priority Projects addressing provincial priorities

5

Interprovincial research projects

A snapshot of MSSU-supported research activity – current (April 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025) and past (April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025).

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Showing 11-20 of 58 entries

Health PriorityProject TitleLocationStatusProject Number
Emerging issues Engaging Islanders in mapping climate-related social and health factors to build resilience to climate change on PEI Prince Edward Island Active CHCR-2023-001-CC
Health equity and engagement Newcomer Health Project Fredericton, New Brunswick Active P0107
System connectedness and coordination Impact of the Healthy Families Health Babies Public Health Program on Short- and Longer-term outcomes in children and their families in NB Fredericton, New Brunswick Active
Chronic disease prevention and management NB-CHIP validation and COPD/ Asthma case-identification pilot study Fredericton, New Brunswick Complete P0040
Mental health and addictions Alcohol consumption and related-harm during COVID-19 in New Brunswick Fredericton, New Brunswick Active P0100
Healthcare workforce Nursing Retention in New Brunswick Fredericton, New Brunswick Active P0108
Mental health and addictions The Impacts of Flooding Events on Mental Health in New Brunswick Fredericton, New Brunswick Active P0102
System connectedness and coordination Identifying Gaps in Breast Feeding Education and Support: Perspectives and Experiences of Healthcare Providers and New Mothers New Brunswick, Saint John Active SJ-20210902-Herrington
Services for older adults Trends in the primary care management and health service use of the dementia population in New Brunswick New Brunswick, Saint John Active P0026
Data and Technology Evaluation of Quality Improvements to Telehealth for Rural Oncology Patients at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital (DECRH) New Brunswick, Saint John Complete SJ-20201112-Galvis
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Research Projects