Engagement

Engagement with experts in perinatal opioid use is a top priority in the development of CPOP. Experts come in many forms, and our goal is to include as many diverse perspectives in our research as possible.

EXPERTS AND EXPERIENCES

Research Advisory Groups

We have 3 Research Advisory Groups and will be collaborating with two key groups of experts:

People with Lived/Living Experience

People with personal experiences of perinatal opioid use or treatment for opioid use disorder. We will engage with both Indigenous and non-Indigenous groups in culturally safe and appropriate ways.

Knowledge Users

People who support the health of people and children with perinatal opioid use/exposure. This can include doctors, nurses, pharmacists, policy experts, public health practitioners, decision makers, and more. We’ve partnered with organizations that are leaders in maternal and child health.

To make sure we gather the most important and relevant information, our Advisory Groups will:

Identify important measures of perinatal opioid use
Identify research priorities
Interpret high-level research findings
Develop recommendations
Co-create products and tools to share this information with the community!

Advisory Groups will meet 3 times a year over the project term (2025 – 2027).

If you think an Advisory Group is the right fit for you, or if you have any questions about the process, please Get in Touch with us!

Project Partners

We are proud to partner with leading organizations across Canada who have similar goals – to promote the health and well-being of pregnant people, parents, and children.