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The Burden of Substance Use During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Open to Fraser – Vancouver Coastal

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Opportunity Purpose
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone in different ways. It has led to separation and isolation from those that are closest to us, including our support networks. The patient partner perspective will add to our understanding of how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted individuals struggling with substance use.

What’s Involved
During the initial stages, the patient partner will be involved in reviewing our grant application and providing feedback, as they are comfortable. If we are successful in our grant application, the patient partner will be involved in helping us understand how the data we collect relates to the lived experience. This will involve providing insight on what data to collect and what the significance of the results are.

Location
Peace Arch Hospital, White Rock, BC

Health Categories
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Mood Disorders
Other Mental Health
Other COVID-19
Alcohol
Opioids
Marijuana
Prescription Drug Use
Other Substance Use

Eligibility
Age: 18 Years – 70 Years Old
Experience with substance use

From Our Community

Derek Koch

Spiritual Health Practitioner and Patient- and Family-Centred Care Lead — Kelowna General Hospital

Derek Koch

The bottom line is because we’re caring for patients. People who know best are those who are receiving the care so it makes logical sense that we would consult with them about their experiences. By connecting with PVN we have been able to educate our teams about the value of patient partners and how important their perspective is in our services.