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Authors
Dubois, Cerina
Fernandes, Heidi
Lin, Mu
Martins, Karen J. B.
Dyck, Jason R. B.
Klarenbach, Scott W.
Richer, Lawrence
Jess, Ed
Hanlon, John G.
Hyshka, Elaine
Eurich, Dean T.
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Article History
Received: 27 September 2023
Accepted: 14 March 2024
First Online: 20 March 2024
Declarations
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: This study was approved by the University of Alberta Health Research Ethics Board (PRO 00084689). As the study relied on secondary use of de-identified health data (i.e. administrative data), a waiver for informed consent was provided by the Ethics Board.
: The data that support the findings of this study are available from the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) and the Alberta SPOR SUPPORT Unit (ExternalRef removed). We had full permission to use this data, however, but restrictions apply to the public availability of these data, which are under data access agreements for the current study. Patients and the public were not involved in the design, conduct and reporting of this research project as it was not applicable to this project.
: Not applicable.
: JRBD was a former member of the board of directors for Aurora Cannabis Inc., which is a for-profit, company licensed for the cultivation and sale of medical cannabis. JRBD currently has no financial interest in Aurora Cannabis Inc. In the past, JGH has worked as a paid advisor and speaker for Canadian Cannabis Clinics- however, currently has no clinical or financial ties. DTE and JRBD held a Mitacs Grant with Aurora as a partner. Mitacs is a national, not-for-profit organization that works with universities, private companies, and both federal and provincial governments, to build partnerships and administer research funding that supports industrial and social innovation in Canada. DTE does not have any past or present financial interest in the companies involved. KJBM, SWK, and LR are members of the Alberta Real World Evidence Consortium, an academic entity that conducts research including investigator-initiated industry-funded studies. All other authors have no conflicts of interest to declare. Moreover, the research funders and companies listed were not involved in any aspect of the design or write-up of the study and all analysis was performed independent from the funders and companies.
