Health data for researchers
eHealth Saskatchewan provides health data and analytics for researchers, students and health system partners.
These resources support:
- research and program evaluation
- public policy development
- health system planning
- innovation in treatment and care delivery informed decision-making
Request health data
To request health data for research purposes, complete the request for information form.
Depending on your project, you may also need:
- ethics approval
- data sharing agreements
- research agreements
Approved research ethics boards under HIPA include:
- University of Regina Research Ethics Board
- University of Saskatchewan Research Ethics Office
- Saskatchewan Health Authority Research Ethics Board
Health Research Data Platform – Saskatchewan
The Health Research Data Platform - Saskatchewan (HRDP-SK) provides researchers with secure access to linkable, de-identified Saskatchewan health data from multiple provincial stakeholders. Researchers exploring data options for their projects can connect with HRDP-SK to learn which datasets are available through the platform and how data from multiple sources may be linked to support their research.
The HRDP-SK team supports researchers by:
- identifying datasets relevant to research questions
- guiding applicants through the data access process
- coordinating requests across multiple organizations
- providing online training resources
To learn more about HRDP-SK, explore available datasets and understand the data access process, visit www.scpor.ca/hrdpsk.
For questions or to discuss a potential research project, contact hrdp-sk@usask.ca.
The Health Research Data Platform - Saskatchewan (HRDP-SK) is Saskatchewan’s first health research platform that combines data from multiple organizations. It gives researchers faster, easier access to health data, helping them answer important health questions more efficiently.
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