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 patients, families, and communities across the Maritimes.
Projects at a glance
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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 Priority | Project Title | Location | Status | Project Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Services for older adults | Co-designing a Sedative Hypnotic Deprescribing Postcard | New Brunswick, Saint John | Active | SJ-20240917-Goodine |
| Health equity and engagement | Ask Me Anything | New Brunswick, Saint John | Active | SJ-20181030-Gesner |
| Improving access to care | Midwifery Myths & Misconceptions | New Brunswick, Saint John | Active | SJ-20230201-Johnston |
| Health equity and engagement | Examining Physical and Psychological Barriers to Outdoor Leisure Trail Accessibility for Individuals with Mobility Disabilities in New Brunswick | New Brunswick, Saint John | Active | SJ-20240620-Savoie |
| Chronic disease prevention and management | Identification of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis environmental risk factors in New Brunswick | Moncton, New Brunswick | Complete | P0051 |
| Improving access to care | Examining the Drivers of High Cost Healthcare Usage in Prince Edward Island | Prince Edward Island | Complete | 19012401-HCU-STNDG |
| Chronic disease prevention and management | Effectiveness of a Hybrid Cardiac Rehabilitation Program | Moncton, New Brunswick | Active | 2206-Hybrid Cardiac Rehab-P_Tanguay |
| Improving access to care | Medical diagnoses and use of health resources prior to a FASD diagnosis: A retrospective study | Moncton, New Brunswick | Active | 2305-FASD Diagnosis-E_Dugas |
| 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 |
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