MSPEI receives numerous requests to share surveys and research studies with our members. To ensure continued access while managing volume, we have created this space to list external opportunities that may be of interest to physicians.
Submissions are required to outline how the survey and research relates to healthcare and are required to confirm that their project has received approval from a recognized Research Ethics Board affiliated with an academic institution or a comparable ethics review body.
MSPEI provides this listing as a service to physicians. Inclusion does not constitute endorsement of the content, organization, or purpose of any survey or study. Participation is entirely voluntary, and physicians are encouraged to use their own judgment when deciding whether to engage with any opportunity.
Click on the titles below to read more about each of the projects and access to relevant links to participate.
Stress dose steroids at labour and delivery: a survey of Canadian physicians
The purpose of this survey is to understand the current practice of Canadian physicians who provide care to pregnant individuals who are using chronic glucocorticoids for autoimmune or inflammatory conditions (i.e. who do not have primary adrenal insufficiency). There are no right or wrong answers to the survey questions! We simply want to understand the practice landscape.
We are a multidisciplinary group of physicians from Ottawa, who plan to use the survey results to inform future research and guidelines on this under-studied topic.
If you choose to complete the survey, you have the option to be included in a draw for one of five $50 gift cards as a thank you for your generosity with your time.
If you would like to participate, use the link provided to access the Implied Consent Form and survey: Link - Stress Dose Steroids Survey
This survey is approved by the Ottawa Health Science Network Research Ethics Board (OHSN-REB) and the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI)
Between the gaps: A cross-sectional survey of healthcare providers exploring prescription drug coverage barriers to accessing STBBI treatment
Many of the populations most at risk for STBBIs - including people who use drugs, individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability, people with experiences of incarceration, Indigenous peoples, and newcomers to Canada - also face systemic barriers to accessing timely and affordable treatment. One of the most persistent barriers is difficulty obtaining or qualifying for prescription drug coverage. Your responses and involvement in this study will help us to better understand the challenges that healthcare providers face when supporting their clients to access STBBI treatment and to advocate for improved access.
Participation details:
- Estimated time: 10-15 minutes
- Eligibility: Canadian healthcare providers working with underserved or priority populations
- Incentive: Respondents may enter a draw to win one of ten $50 gift cards to Canadian retailers
- Confidentiality: This survey will ask for information about professional role and practice area, but there will be no questions asking for identifying information about clients. Data will be stored securely on an encrypted server hosted by the BC Provincial Health Services Authority, with access limited to the approved study team.
Survey link: BetweenTheGapsSurvey
LinkedIn link: BetweenTheGapsLinkedIn
Sharing the results:
Findings and results will be published on the STBBI Pathways website (www.STBBIpathways.ca) and submitted to peer-reviewed journals. We will also share key insights with providers and community-based organizations via webinars and knowledge updates.
How care providers in Canada communicate with cancer survivors about sexual health
Exploring Canadian Healthcare Workers’ Perspectives on a National Mental Health Strategy
You are invited to participate in a doctoral research study titled: “Exploring Canadian Healthcare Workers’ Perspectives on a National Mental Health Strategy”. This study is being conducted by Emily Tippins, a PhD Candidate in Population Health at the University of Ottawa, under the supervision of Dr. Kimberly McMillan and Dr. Dave Holmes. This study has received ethics clearance through the University of Ottawa Research Ethics Board.
Study Purpose:
To explore what regulated healthcare professionals across Canada identify as key priorities and anticipated benefits of a national mental health strategy designed to support the health workforce.
Participation Options:
- Virtual Focus Group (~90 minutes via Zoom, Winter 2026)
Eligibility Criteria:
You are eligible if you:
- Are a regulated healthcare professional in Canada (includes Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurses/Registered Practical Nurses, physicians, pharmacists, psychologists, or physiotherapists)
- Have 1+ year of professional experience
- Are 18+ years of age
- Are fluent in English or French
- Work in Canada
- Have access to a device with internet, mic, and a camera
If you meet these criteria and would like to participate, please complete the brief Eligibility Screening Survey using the link below:
You will receive an email shortly after completing the screening survey confirming whether or not you are eligible. Your participation is voluntary and confidential. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Sincerely,
Emily Tippins
PhD Candidate, Population Health
University of Ottawa
Identifying Priorities for Women+ Health in the Maritimes
We’re inviting people across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island to take part in a research study focused on identifying the most important unanswered questions about women+ health. Women+ includes women and all people who experience health concerns traditionally associated with women’s health across the lifespan.
You can participate if you are:
- 18 years of age or older
- Living in the Maritimes (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island)
- A person with lived experience, caregiver, member of the public, healthcare provider, researcher, or policymaker with an interest in women+ health
What’s involved?
A brief online survey asking about research priorities related to women+ health, plus a few demographic questions.
Your input will help guide future health research to better reflect the needs and experiences of women+ in the region.
To access more information about this research, and to complete the survey, click the following link: https://www.maritimewomenshealth.com/
English survey: https://bit.ly/maritimewomenshealthsurvey
French survey: https://bit.ly/santédesfemmesmaritimes
Health care provider engagement survey on the PEI Chronic Pain Strategy
The Department of Health and Wellness, in collaboration with Health PEI, is developing the PEI Chronic Pain Strategy and is seeking direct input from health care providers across primary care, allied health, and mental health and addictions.
You see the gaps and the opportunities every day — in referrals, in what your patients can and cannot access, in what you wish you could do differently, and in the supports you need to provide better care. This is a chance to bring that perspective directly into the strategy.
A health care provider survey will be available starting on May 15th and will remain open until to June 12th at http://princeedwardisland.ca/ChronicPain.