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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 21-30 of 60 entries

Health PriorityProject TitleLocationStatusProject Number
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
System connectedness and coordination Determining Patient Identified Research Priorities and Building Patient-Oriented Research Capacity to Improve Health Service Delivery for Individuals with Complex Care Needs and their Caregivers New Brunswick, Saint John Complete SJ-20190730-Doucet
Improving access to care Delta Oasis Program to Discharge Home Among Rural Outpatient Mastectomy Patients New Brunswick, Saint John Complete SJ-20190201-Chiu
Health equity and engagement Barriers and enablers to greater equity, diversity, and inclusion in patient partner engagement in health New Brunswick, Saint John Active 22031201-PE-ASHER
Services for older adults A Pharmacy Transitions of Care Program to Improve Medication Management at Hospital Discharge New Brunswick, Saint John Active SJ-20210420-Goodine
Chronic disease prevention and management Self-Management Support and Chronic Disease Management Nova Scotia Complete
Chronic disease prevention and management End-of-Life Care in Times of Pandemic Moncton, New Brunswick Complete
Improving access to care Drivers of Primary Health Care Unattachment Nova Scotia Complete M-015-2016-unattached patients
Improving access to care Transitions in Care (TIC) Nova Scotia Active R431-2019-BE-Transitions in Care
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Showing 21-30 of 60 entries

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Research Projects