Model for a Formal Outline & Abstract Guide for a formal outline to create an abstract for your poster: I. Introduction Title and Authors Names: A. Attention-getter B. Background information connecting the reader to the subject C. Thesis: (write the complete thesis statement) II. Category 1 (change this to the actual name of category): topic sentence A. First point 1. Supporting Evidence quote, paraphrase or detail 2. Another piece of supporting evidence B. Second point 1. Supporting Evidence 2. Supporting Evidence C. Third point (Same as above) III. Category 2 (change this to the actual name of category): topic sentence A. First point 1. Supporting Evidence 2. Supporting Evidence B. Second point IV. Category 3: Topic sentence V. Conclusion Use your sub points for the conclusion wrap up VI. References: Cite at least five sources
Sample Poster Sub-Headings Examples of General Sub-Headings or Sections of The Poster Background Purpose Methods Results Lessons Learned References Purpose of Study Methods The Investigation Discussion Future Plans or Study References Introduction Materials & Methods Causes Effects Prevention Strategies Conclusions Further Study Literature Cited Overview Best Practices Analysis Course of Action Final Decisions Future Research Sources Significance of Study Plan of Action Procedures Final Results References Mission Problem Statement Processes Final Examination Citations To format different reference types (articles, books, journals) in MLA style try: Citation Machine www.citationmachine.net NLM Style PubMed Central Citations Format for Citing References
Different Abstract Types: Sub-Headings Abstract Types: Clinical Research Evidence Based Quality Improvement Creative Solutions Research - Sample Format: Research reports or evidence-based translation projects Abstracts include Purpose/objectives Significance Design and methods Findings Conclusions Implications for practice Evidence Based - Sample Format: Moving evidence to practice, synthesis of research evidence, development of evidence-based practice guidelines, toolkits, protocols and guidelines Abstracts must include Problem (Problem and change needed) Evidence (Appraise the supporting evidence) Strategy (Linking the change to the evidence) Practice Change (Specific change or practice evaluated) Evaluation (Design and Indicators/outcomes measured) Results (Did it work?) Recommendations (Further adoption suggestions) Lessons Learned Quality Improvement - Sample Format: Innovation for quality and safety, report of quality project Abstracts must include Problem (Problem and Change needed) Evidence (Appraise the supporting evidence) Strategy (Linking the change to the evidence) Practice Change (Specific change or practice evaluated) Evaluation (Design and Indicators/outcomes measured) Results (Did it work?) Recommendations (Further adoption suggestions) Lesson Learned Abstract Submission Instructions: 250 300 words for 3ft x 5ft poster Abstract Title: Brief, relevant and/or catchy. All title words should be uppercased. Content Should: Describe the problem being studied The Hypothesis The participants (characteristics, complications) How the study was conducted (survey, data collection procedures, test names etc.) The results (statistical significance Conclusions and implications Abstract Deadline: June 22, 2018 @ 5pm The best abstracts will be selected for possible oral presentation in the poster symposium. Abstract examples are provided, be sure to review them. [See Samples]
Poster Abstract Submission Guidelines Instructions: (3ft x 5ft Poster) Abstract Title: Brief, relevant and/or catchy. All title words should be uppercased or capitalized based on preference. Abstract Authors: List all team members Use normal capitalization for authors and titles. Abstract Word Count: (excluding authors / title/references) Abstract body text is limited to approximately 250 300 words. Abstract Body: All abstract body content sections should be concise paragraph s that are coherent, and each section should be well written; able to stand alone. (See samples, last page) Content Should: Describe the problem being studied The Hypothesis The participants (characteristics, complications) How the study was conducted (survey, data collection procedures, test names etc.) The results (statistical significance Conclusions and implications No Images, Tables or Charts needed in Abstract however, if using any graphic elements on final poster think about word count during the abstract writing phase. References: Cite your references last (use at least four to five sources) use MLA Style. Proofread abstract for: Proper logical or chronological sequence, i.e. introduction, study design and methods, data collected, conclusion. Check for grammar and spelling. Check abstract length (is it too long?) Abstract Deadline: June 22nd, 2018 The best abstracts will be selected for possible oral presentation in the poster symposium. Note: After posters are designed final presenter decisions are made.
RESEARCH ABSTRACT- 274 Words Graduate Nursing Students' Knowledge and Attitudes Related to Depression in Older Adults: Implications for Holistic Nursing Background: Depression is a major public health problem prevalent in older adults, especially in those with chronic illness. It is the most common psychiatric disorder in older adults and is associated with serious and costly outcomes. Nurses now care for an increasing number of elderly patients with chronic diseases, and a high proportion of these elderly have depressive symptoms. Consequently, there is a critical need to educate nurses in best practices related to depression screening and interventions for older adults. Aims and Objectives: The primary objective was to evaluate graduate nurses' knowledge of evidence-based assessment and intervention principles for depressed older adults. Secondary aims were to identi~ nurses' depression-related educational needs, and to use study findings to develop a holistic educational program. Description and Evaluation: A cross-sectional survey design was used for this study. Nursing students (n=60) were recruited from a large university. A survey consisting of a 20-item knowledge questionnaire along with an appraisal of the self-perceived attitudes and confidence of students towards depressed older adults was administered to participants, and an open-ended question determined participants' needs for further education. Nurses' scores demonstrated a 79.6% knowledge level in geriatric depression Nurses scored lowest on knowledge related to prevalence, screening, and debilitating diagnostic features of depression. Only 12.5 % of nurses rated their confidence level as high in caring for depressed elders. Conclusion and Implications: Findings from this study and the proposed holistic management model can be used to develop educational programs to enhance nurse's awareness of the relationship between holistic practice and the sacred flow of life. Psychological Maltreatment - 330 Words (excluding title and authors) Roberta Hibbard, MD, Jane Barlow, DPhil, Harriet MacMillan, 1.\tiD, Introduction: Psychological or emotional maltreatment of children and adolescents may be the most challenging and prevalent form of child abuse and neglect, but until recently, it has received relatively little attention. Definition: There are no universally agreed definitions ofpsychologic.al maltreatment or emotional maltreatment Psychological maltreatment encompasses both the cognitive and affective components of maltreatment Distribution of Psychological Maltreatment: A recent review ofburden and consequences of psychological abuse concluded; although there \Vere few studies reporting prevalence, a number of large population-based, self-report studies in the UK and vs found approximately 8% to 9% of women and 4% of men reported exposure to severe psychological abuse during childhood. Determinants ofpsychologicall\ialtre.atment: Although it is recognized that psychological maltreatment occurs in a wide range of families, it is more often associated with multiple family stresses and, in particular, with factors such as family conflict, adult mental health problems, and parental substance abuse. Associated Impairment: Precisely because it interferes with a child's developmental trajectory, psychological maltreatment has been linked with disorders of attachment, developmental and educational problems, socialization problems, and disruptive behavior. Assessment: Pediatricians need to be alert to the possibility of psychological maltreatment and consider such exposure in assessing psychological and behavioral conditions in childhood. History of psychological or behavioral problems should be obtained from multiple informants if possible. Prevention: Prevention before occurrence involves using universal interventions aimed at promoting proper parenting necessary for optimal child development, also interventions directed at improving parental sensitivity to infant cues. For example, all routine contact between professionals and parents used as an opportunity to promote sensitive and attuned parenting. Using media-based strategies; leaflets, books, and videos, etc. to observe and identify parent-child interactions that require intervention. Treatment: The standard program focused on child-management strategies, and the enhanced model included components to alter parental anger and misattributions. Guidance for Pediatricians: Pediatricians should develop approaches for asking children about their relationships with caregivers, experiences of discipline and feelings of self-worth, safety, and being loved.
An observational study of orthopaedic abstracts and subsequent full-text publications. 330 Words (excluding title and authors) Bhandari M, Devereaux PJ, Guyatt GH, Cook DJ, Swiontkowski MF, Sprague BACKGROUND: Research abstracts are frequently referenced in orthopaedic textbooks and influence orthopaedic care. However, little is known about the quality of information provided in abstracts, the frequency of publication of complete articles, or any discrepancies between abstracts and published papers. The objective of this study was to determine quality of information provided in orthopaedic abstracts, rates of publication of full-text articles after presentation of abstracts, predictors of publication of full-text articles; consistency between abstracts and full-text articles. METHODS: We retrieved abstracts from the 1996 scientific program of the sixty-third Annual Meeting of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. For each abstract, we recorded: completeness of reporting, key features of study design, conduct, analysis, and interpretation. A computerized Medline and PubMed search established whether the abstract had been published as a full-text article. Finally, we evaluated the consistency of reporting between abstracts and final publications. RESULTS: The program included 465 abstracts, 66% were on prognostic studies. All abstracts described the study design. 70.7% of the designs were observational. Key methodological issues were reported in less than half of the abstracts, and information on data analysis was reported in <15%. One hundred and fifty-nine {34%) of the 465 abstracts were published as full-text articles. The mean time to publication (and standard deviation) was 17.6 +/-12 months (range, one to fifty-six months). Inconsistencies between the abstract and the full-text article included the primary outcome measure, which differed 14% of the time, and results, which differed 19% of the time. CONCLUSIONS: Two-thirds of the orthopaedic abstracts in this sample were not followed by publication to a full-text paper. The overall quality of reporting abstracts proved inadequate, and inconsistencies between the final published paper and the original abstract occurred frequently. The routine use of abstracts as a guide to orthopaedic practice needs to be reconsidered. QUALITY IMPROVEMENT RESEARCH ABSTRACT - 326 Words (Excluding contact & protocol info) Implementation of an information technology application for operating room nursing Investigator(s): I.M. Top, RN, PhD, Chimera Innes, RN, CNC, BC Contact Person: I.M. Top Work Address (bldg./room): ER Room 10 Email Address: imtop@healthcarelst.org This project was undertaken as a Quality Improvement Initiative at General Hospital, and as such was not formally supervised by the Institutional Review Board per their policies. Background/Significance: In this age of increased health care costs and regulatory information it is important that accurate documentation of patient care implants and supplies are captured. A process to improve Supply Documentation as part of an Information Technology Project was implemented in the Operating Room recently. For this project, Clinical Nurse Specialists developed the PeriScope application, an integrated education plan to educate the Perioperative Nursing staff to enhance accurate and timely documentation. This application will be used by all surgical services throughout Massachusetts General Hospital in the near future. Objectives: The objective of this project was to enhance patient care activities through accurate and timely documentation by: 1) Electronically capturing information nurses had previously collected on paper, 2) Facilitating implant documentation by using a structured set of implantspecific fields in the electronic data capturing system, 3) Streamlining communication between Materials Management and Nursing regarding supply discrepancies with system generated messaging, and 4) Electronically capture items used and wasted for patient care. Implementation: Our education plan began by familiarizing Nursing Teams with the Information Teclmology application. We scheduled nurses for small classes of 3-4 nurses. Our plan included Didactic Practice with the Application in Production/Test Mode. We solicited feedback and made changes in response to user feedback before the "Go-Live" Launch. We scheduled daily debriefrng sessions upon Implementation which were well attended. Performance Improvement Outcome: The application is utilized in 20% of the perioperative patients. The implant documentation is 100%. Plans are now underway to expand the PeriScope Supply Documentation application to the entire Operating Room population. Implications for Nursing Practice and/or Future Research: A well-developed education plan for a complex project needs to be very specific and detailed. It is important to provide the information in several formats. Further research focusing on the effect of this application with regards to patient care costs should be conducted.