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).
Showing 41-50 of 58 entries
| Health Priority | Project Title | Location | Status | Project Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health equity and engagement | Fairness Dialogues | Nova Scotia | Complete | R473-2020-Asada/M022-2016-Fairness Dialogues |
| Data and Technology | Social Licence: Public perceptions on health data use | Interprovincial | Active | R713-2023-Social Licensing |
| Mental health and addictions | Inclusive Digital Mental Health for Youth (DIVERT) | Nova Scotia | Complete | R699-2023-DIVERT |
| Mental health and addictions | Unmet mental health needs in the Maritimes during COVID-19 | Interprovincial | Complete | 21052500-COV-YNGSHD |
| Improving access to care | Collaborative Family Practice Teams | Nova Scotia | Complete | R291-2018-BE-CollaborativeCareTeams |
| Improving access to care | Human Organ and Tissue Donation Act in Nova Scotia | Nova Scotia | Complete | 21024501-HSP-BEED |
| Chronic disease prevention and management | Therapeutic interventions for COVID-19 | Nova Scotia | Complete | 21012500-COV-BARRETT |
| Improving access to care | Understanding Children with Medical Complexity | Interprovincial | Active | 21014501-PEDC-CURRAN |
| Chronic disease prevention and management | Osteoarthritis in the Maritimes | Nova Scotia | Complete | R324-2018-BE-Orthopedics |
| Mental health and addictions | Mental Health Impacts of COVID-19 on Nova Scotians | Nova Scotia | Complete | 22012501-COV-YNGSHND |
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