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)
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
Use of Digital Technologies by Health Care Providers
Statistics Canada is conducting the 2026 Survey on the Use of Digital Technologies by Health Care Providers (LINK: https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/survey/household/5419?utm_source=stakeholder&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=statcan-statcan-SUDTHCP-EUTNFSS-26-27 ) as part of the Shared Health Priorities Initiative (LINK: https://www.cihi.ca/en/taking-the-pulse-measuring-shared-priorities-for-canadian-health-care-2024?utm_source=stakeholder&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=statcan-statcan-SUDTHCP-EUTNFSS-26-27 ), a collaboration among federal, provincial, and territorial governments and the Canadian Institute for Health Information. The survey explores how physicians and other health professionals use digital health systems and aims to identify barriers and opportunities to improve care coordination and data sharing.
Physicians who worked in PEI for at least one day in 2025 are eligible to participate; however, only those randomly selected by Statistics Canada will receive a secure access code to complete the survey. Some selected physicians may also be contacted by phone to participate.The survey closes July 28.
Participation will help ensure PEI physicians’ experiences are reflected in national digital health planning and policy discussions. The survey is conducted under the authority of the Statistics Act, and all responses are kept strictly confidential.
EI Family caregiver benefits and the compassionate care benefits
Survey for Doctors and Nurse Practitioners - Why your opinion matters to caregivers!
We appreciate your time and insights!
The Department of Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is conducting an evaluation of the Employment Insurance (EI) Family caregiver benefits and the Compassionate care benefits. We are kindly asking you to set aside 10 - 15 minutes to complete this short survey. The survey will remain open from June to October 2026.
We are seeking your feedback on the requirement for a medical doctor or nurse practitioner to fill out a medical certificate for a patient who is critically ill or injured or in need of end-of-life care. A medical certificate, completed by a medical doctor/nurse practitioner, must be submitted to support a caregiver’s application for EI Family caregiver benefits (SC INS5242B) or EI Compassionate care benefits (SC INS5216B). These EI benefits provide eligible caregivers financial assistance while they are away from work providing care or support to a child or adult family member.
Your participation is voluntary, and you may stop at any time.
Please share this invitation: We rely on your help to forward this email to your Medical Doctor/Nurse Practitioner colleagues as many times as convenient. This is a snowball survey (referral) sampling approach.
Survey for health professionals on heart and brain health
As a health professional, researcher and/or health system leader in Canada, we are seeking your expertise.
While the death rate from heart disease and stroke has decreased by more than 80% over the past seven decades, more than 6 million people in Canada are living with heart disease or stroke.
Heart & Stroke is conducting a brief survey to get insight around heart and brain health including progress over the past 75 years and efforts going forward.
The survey results will be released to the media in the Fall to increase awareness and reinforce the importance of supporting heart and brain health including through research, policy and health systems change.
The survey is conducted in partnership with a third party, Environics Research. Participation is voluntary and responses will remain completely confidential and anonymous.
To complete the 7-minute survey, click the following link: https://bit.ly/4oJYiCU
If you have any questions about the survey and its objectives, please contact Renée Dunk at renee.dunk@heartandstroke.ca.