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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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Health PriorityProject TitleLocationStatusProject Number
Improving access to care The Endless Waiting Game: A Patient-Researcher co-led qualitative study on New Brunswick youths experiences seeking a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) referral Moncton, New Brunswick Active 2306-Endless Waiting Game-C-Demont
Improving access to care Developing and testing more personalized care pathways for cancer survivors after treatment New Brunswick, Saint John Active SJ-20220228-Urquhart
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
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Research Projects