The BC SUPPORT Unit invites proposals from Indigenous-led organizations or individuals to lead an environmental scan.
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Survivors shape research on brain injury after intimate partner violence
Researcher Sandy Shultz is working with survivors to support better care for people experiencing relationship violence on Vancouver Island. Trigger warning: This story discusses intimate partner violence
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Interactive ‘road map’ for patient-oriented research teams now available in French
Research teams across Canada now have access to an interactive French-language ‘road map’ to guide patient engagement in a health research project.
Many 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors entering long-term care hide their identities. The ‘Diversity Tapestry’ aims to change that.
Learning resources available to support 2SLGBTQIA+ and diverse seniors in long-term care.
A woman’s journey from patient harms to restoring trust in health care
After Allison Kooijman got an unnecessary medical procedure that left her disabled, she used her experience to help patients and care providers heal together after harm.
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Brain imaging research brings new hope for people with life-altering condition
There’s no single known cause for myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome. And there’s no cure. That’s why patient partner, Kati Debelic, worked with neuroimaging scientist, Xiaowei Song, to seek answers.
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Data tool now available for more BC health projects
People using data in BC will benefit from expanded access to a data management tool: REDCap.
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Researchers get a career boost from new national platform
This week, a new organization launches to support researchers across Canada who engage patients in their work: SPOR National Training Entity.
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Making a real difference: People who are incarcerated help peers get immunized for COVID-19
During the pandemic, only 60 percent of people in custody wanted to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Researchers Sofia Bartlett and Pam Young worked with people who are incarcerated to change that.
It isn’t just a simple faint: Patients weigh in on negative effects of recurrent fainting episodes
How does frequent fainting affect people’s daily life? Researchers in the Fraser region worked with patient partners to find out.