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NEWSLETTER | Fall 2020
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In this issue:
News
- Introducing the MSSU Glossary*
- MSSU Launches Line of Rapid Evidence Products*
- Watch Keeping up with Knowledge Translation – Session 1
- Meet Jim Jenkins, Patient Partner*
Research Updates
- Myeloma PSP Launches Second Survey*
- Collaborative Practice Teams Releases Phase I Final Report*
Engagement Opportunities
- Recruiting Patients, Caregivers and Health Care Providers for Participation in Transitions in Care Project*
Funding Opportunities
- New Brunswick Health Research Foundation and MSSU Studentships*
Upcoming Events and Training
- Keeping up with Knowledge Translation
Publications and Reports
- Planning for Community Resiliency in Recovery from COVID-19
SPOR Community Updates
- SPOR Update Newsletter*
- CHILD-BRIGHT Youth Panel Members Launch a New National Consultation Service*
MSSU Updates
- Submission of Phase II Business Case
- MSSU Welcomes New Science Leads
- New Staff Members and Farewells
*Le contenu est aussi disponible en français.
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Introducing the MSSU Glossary |
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We are pleased to announce the launch of a new resource, the Glossary. This document, available in both English and French, provides simple definitions for terms used in health research, as well as a few terms that are specific to the MSSU and Maritime provinces. The Glossary was developed in collaboration with Patient Partners, and is intended for use by anyone involved in health research.
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MSSU Launches Line of Rapid Evidence Products
The MSSU is a key source of support for people with evidence synthesis needs in the Maritimes. Evidence synthesis is an integral piece of the research life cycle, allowing researchers and policy-makers to identify information gaps, and to learn from the work of others. Perhaps now more than ever, the fast pace of research during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the importance of rapid evidence synthesis. In response to this need for a quick turnaround, we’ve launched a line of rapid evidence product options for research teams to choose from.
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Watch Keeping up with Knowledge Translation – Session 1
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On November 19, we launched a new capacity development pilot series, Keeping up with Knowledge Translation. This series explores both the science and practice of KT while highlighting researchers and organizations in the Maritimes. Session 1 focused on the Science and Practice of Knowledge Exchange, and featured presentations from Dr. Christine Cassidy, Jo Parker, and Erin Aubrey. The session was recorded and is now available to watch on our website.
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Meet Jim Jenkins, Patient Partner
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For Jim Jenkins, health research is all about the patients. We sat down with Jim to hear how to build an effective researcher-patient partnership, and why having patient perspectives at the governing level of organizations is so important.
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Myeloma PSP Launches Second Survey |
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On November 18, the Myeloma Priority Setting Partnership (Myeloma PSP) launched its second survey to help determine a top 10 list of priority research questions. This survey allows the opportunity for participants, including people with myeloma, their caregivers and health care providers, to share which unanswered questions are most important to them and to have those priorities shared with researchers and potential funders. The survey is actively seeking participants and will be open until December 30.
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Collaborative Practice Teams Releases
Phase I Final Report
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Nova Scotia Health and the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness (NS DHW) sought to understand the barriers and enablers to implementing collaborative practice teams. By understanding these barriers and enablers, existing teams can strengthen their practice and new teams can be formed with the best evidence available. This topic was explored at the MSSU NS Bridge Event in June 2018, and grew into the Priority Project titled Barriers and Enablers to Implementing Interprofessional Collaborative Family Practice Teams with a Focus on Improving Access to Primary Care.
The final report for Phase I of this project was recently published on our website. A literature review was conducted to examine the barriers and enablers to interprofessional collaborative family practice teams, with a focus on improving access to primary care.
The MSSU continues to work with the team on Phase II of the project, which aims to explore local perspectives and experiences of barriers and enablers to forming and successfully implementing collaborative practice teams in Nova Scotia. Stay tuned for more information on this.
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Recruiting Patients, Caregivers and Health Care Providers for Participation in Transitions in Care Project
There is very little evidence around best practice or what types of programs best support the transition from pediatric to adult care. Additionally, there is a need for local evidence around how this transfer currently takes place and what might support better transition processes for youth, young adults, and care providers. This project aims to better understand current practices and experience of transition.
This study is currently recruiting patients, caregivers and health care providers who have either been diagnosed or cared for a patient with one of three conditions of focus: Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Diabetes, or Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis and are currently in the process of transitioning from pediatric to adult care, or have transferred to adult care within the past 3 years.
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New Brunswick MSSU Studentships/Fellowships |
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New Brunswick-based university or college students seeking to pursue health-related research training can now apply for an MSSU studentship/fellowship through the New Brunswick Health Research Foundation (NBHRF). All faculties and/or departments are eligible (economics, psychology, etc.), not only those that are traditionally related to health sciences. Projects must be relevant to the Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit, be patient-oriented, and involve access to and analysis of data related to health research in any of the four CIHR pillars (biomedical, clinical, health system services, and population health).
Deadline to apply: Jan. 6, 2021 (4 p.m. AT)
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Upcoming Events and Training |
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Keeping up with Knowledge Translation
We’re looking forward to Session 2 of our new capacity development series, Keeping up with Knowledge Translation. This session, focusing on the Science and Practice of Implementation, is taking place on Thursday, Jan. 21 at 12 p.m. AT. The session will feature presentations from Dr. Janet Curran discussing the Science of Implementation, and Dr. Robin Urquhart discussing the Practice of Implementation.
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Planning for Community Resiliency in Recovery from COVID-19
The New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training (NB-IRDT) has released a new report examining COVID-19 risk indicators to support recovery efforts and better inform responses in New Brunswick. Led by Dr. Sandra Magalhaes, this initial report outlines the preliminary results of research into community resiliency in COVID-19 recovery, identifying which areas of the province may be at higher risk for negative outcomes. The second report is anticipated early in the new year.
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We can help spread the word! If we've supported your research and you've published your findings, let us know by emailing [email protected]. We'll include your paper in our next newsletter. |
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CIHR | SPOR Update Newsletter
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) has released the second edition of its SPOR Update newsletter outlining COVID-19 related activities. The PUPPY study, led by Dr. Emily Gard Marshall, is featured in this newsletter.
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CHILD-BRIGHT | Youth Panel Members Launch a New National Consultation Service
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CHILD-BRIGHT has launched its new consultation service. Using this fee-based service, Canadian researchers working on childhood disability research projects not already funded by CHILD-BRIGHT can get and integrate the perspectives of youth with brain-based developmental disabilities in their work as they design and execute their studies.
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Submission of Phase II Business Case
We’re pleased to announce that our Phase II Business Case was submitted to CIHR on November 24. The development of this business case was only possible due to the collaboration and engagement of many researchers, policy-makers, clinicians, and Patient Partners who participated in provincial stakeholder meetings, Maritime retreats and various meetings to advance this work. We would like to extend our thanks to everyone who supported and contributed to the creation of the business case. Phase II funding is scheduled to start on April 1, 2021.
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MSSU Welcomes New Science Leads |
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We’re pleased to welcome two new Science Leads, Drs. Jason Hickey and Mathieu Bélanger. |
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Dr. Jason Hickey, Science Lead for Indigenous Allyship and Engagement
Dr. Jason Hickey, the new MSSU Science Lead for Indigenous Allyship and Engagement, is an Associate Professor of Nursing at the University of New Brunswick and one of five CIHR Indigenous Research Chairs in Nursing. As a non-Indigenous academic, Dr. Hickey works to promote allyship and anti-oppressive research and education, guided by Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Holders, and mentors in the Atlantic region. His current projects focus on Indigenous program development and evaluation, cultural safety and education, and land-based learning. Dr. Hickey has a Master of Science in Nursing from McGill University and a PhD from the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work at the University of Manchester.
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Dr. Mathieu Bélanger, Science Lead for Capacity Development
Dr. Mathieu Bélanger, the new MSSU Science Lead for Capacity Development, is the Director of Research for the Centre de formation médicale du Nouveau-Brunswick and an Epidemiologist for the Vitalité Health Network. Dr. Bélanger is also a Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the Université de Sherbrooke and an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the Université de Moncton. Mathieu assumes multiple roles which include developing health research capacity in New Brunswick, supporting health professionals involved in research, teaching doctors and medical students.
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MSSU Welcomes New Staff Member |
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We’re pleased to welcome a new staff member to our team. |
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Meaghan Pike, Data Transfer and Privacy Coordinator
Meaghan Pike recently joined the Fredericton team as the new Data Transfer and Privacy Coordinator. After graduating with Bachelor of Business Administration Human Resources, Meaghan has worked for the last ten years as the University Calendar Editor for the University of New Brunswick Secretariat. For the last five years, Meaghan’s role has also included Special Projects Coordinator responsibilities overseeing projects and working with the Right to Information and Privacy Office assisting with right to information requests and privacy concerns. More recently, she has been leading the development of the Records Management and Privacy Office Website and the creation and maintenance of the University of New Brunswick Senates Motions Database.
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We are saying farewell to Amber MacQuarrie in Charlottetown, who is leaving the MSSU to continue her studies. Thank you, Amber, for all of your contributions to the MSSU and we wish you well in your future endeavours. |
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