Dis s eminating
E videnc e-B as ed P rac tic e P rojec ts :
A bs trac ts , P os ters , and P res entations
Patricia McCartney PhD RNC FAAN
Director of Nursing Research
[email protected]
S es s ion Objec tives :
1. Outline the content framework for an evidencebased practice project submission abstract,
poster, or presentation.
2. Describe how to develop and evaluate
evidence-based practice abstracts, posters and
presentations.
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E videnc e-B as ed P rac tic e P rojec ts :
F ramework for A bs trac t & P res entation
Evidence-Based Practice is using the best
evidence for patient care including: research,
professional guidelines, clinical expertise and
patient/family preferences.
What belongs in a project framework?
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S teps of E videnc e-B as ed P rac tic e
1. Question: Frame a focused clinical question
(PICO population, intervention, comparison, outcome)
1. Evidence: Search, Appraise, & Synthesize
Evidence
2. Practice Change: Design & Implement the
Practice Protocol
3. Evaluate: Clinical Outcomes & Process
Outcomes
4. Disseminate: Internally & Externally
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E xamples of E B P Models
• Iowa Model of EBP to Promote Quality Care
• Johns Hopkins EBP Model
• Stetler Model of Research Utilization to Facilitate
EBP
• PARIHS Framework – Promoting Action on
Research Implementation in Health Services
• ARCC – Advancing Research and Clinical
Practice Through Close Collaboration
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S ubmitting E B P framework
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a res earc h framework c all for abs trac ts
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C omparing formats
Research Abstract
EBP Abstract
Title
Title
Purpose
Clinical Question (PICO)
Background Significance / Review
of Literature / Theory / Research
Question
Background Clinical Issue Triggers,
Priority, Stakeholders
Evidence - Review & Synthesis
Methods (Design, Setting, Sampling,
Procedures, Instruments, Data
Collection, Data Analysis)
Implementation of Practice Change
(baseline assessment, protocol,
data collection tools)
Findings
Outcomes/Evaluation
Conclusions / Implications
Conclusions / Implications
Adoption / Next Steps
References
References
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Evidence-Based Practice Projects:
Abstracts & Presentations
• Call for Abstracts
• Abstract Submission
• Presentation Preparation
• Evaluation & Awards
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C all for A bs trac ts :
Whic h c omes firs t, the projec t or the c all for
abs trac ts ?
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Dis s emination opportunities that fit your
projec t
• Identify your audience
– Nursing organizations
– Healthcare organizations
– Academic institutions
• Use your networks to find conferences
– Professional organization memberships
– Organizational websites
– Colleagues local to national
• What type of presentation & requirements
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Paper (Podium) or Poster
Completed or Preliminary
Live Author-Attended or Virtual e-Poster
Previously presented elsewhere
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C all for A bs trac ts – what to c ons ider
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Conference theme, tracks, or categories
Who abstracts are sought from
Is call open to members and nonmembers
Is there a fee for abstract submission
What is timeline for submission, notification,
acceptance RSVP, submission of further required
materials
Availability to attend & conference expenses
Responsibilities to complete continuing education
plan with submission
Length of time for paper or requirement to be with
poster
Opportunities for awards
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P res entation – P aper (P odium) or P os ter?
Paper
• More professional visibility
• A single presentation time
commitment
• Many participants at once
• Break-out sessions are
focused
Poster
• Less intimidating
atmosphere
• Greater presentation time
commitment
• More one-one networking
about project
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A bs trac t S ubmis s ion:
• Read the directions and
examine the whole process
• Email submission
• Online Submission:
– Prepare abstract in a Word
document then cut & paste
– Usually can return to modify
– Avoid special characters like
italics, symbols, quotes
• Ask for confirmation of receipt
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Abstract Format
Section 1: The main focus of the abstract
should be expressed as a general statement
about some issue in the field to which your
study will contribute. Provide pertinent
background information.
Section 2: State here that your study or
project offers a solution to the problem
described in Section 1 and how. Briefly give
details about the study/project – where it
was conducted and with whom (number
and background of participants, sources of
data), how long the study/project lasted
and/or how much data was collected (e.g.,
hours of recordings). Then summarize your
research findings or outcomes.
Section 3: You now need to paint the big
picture: How do these findings address the
issue raised in Section 1? What does this
imply for the field?
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3. Evidence-Based Quality Improvement
Projects (Papers or Posters): Posters or
30 minute oral presentations on datadriven quality improvement projects
conducted by the submitters. EvidenceBased Quality Improvement Projects start
with an improvement related study
question, base-line data, and include the
following components: background on why
the project was started; intervention and
study design; outcomes measurement; and
application/implications for women's health,
obstetric or neonatal nursing practice,
education or research. All researchers must
have completed the data analysis stage
before submission of the abstract, with
research outcomes clearly described.
Applicants can indicate their preference
to present as a paper or a poster. Only
those with speaking experience should
select "paper." If the paper is not selected
for oral presentation, applicants can
indicate their willingness to present it as a
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poster.
Writing the A bs trac t
• Tailor every abstract to the individual conference
themes, objectives, and abstract headings
• Tailor to the audience
• Examine the scoring criteria if available
• Follow the Rules:
– Watch the word count & use words for key sections
– Watch spelling, grammar, abbreviations, shop-talk,
adjectives, adverbs
– Do not disclose identity of your site or personnel
• Be ready to review & revise
• Read it aloud
• Have your mentor & colleague review
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R ead about abs trac ts for ideas …
• Articles on writing an abstract
• Previous conference abstract publications
Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing:
Special Issue Convention Proceedings
• Permanent document of your work
to cite & retrieve
• Dissemination of your work
beyond the conference
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Teams & A uthors hip
• Authors are those who made
“substantial contributions”
• Authorship Guidelines:
International Committee of
Medical Journal Editors
“Defining the Role of Authors
and Contributors”
• Authorship policy in your setting
• Identify a Primary Contact
Person
• Identify Credentials &
Affiliations
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C NE : C ontinuing Nurs ing E duc ation
c ontac t hour s peaker res pons ibilities
• Education plan for the conference participants
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Objectives for participants
Content of the presentation
Teaching methods
Bibliography
• Biographical sketch or paragraph
• Conflict of Interest disclosure
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OBJECTIVES
CONTENT
(Topics)
TIME TEACHING
FRAME METHODS
1.Outline the content
framework for an
evidence-based practice
project submission
abstract, poster, or oral
presentation
1. EBP content framework: 20”
a. Distinguish EBP from QI
& research
b. EBP steps
c. EBP models
Slides,
handouts,
examples
2.Describe how to
develop and evaluate
evidence-based practice
abstracts, posters, & oral
presentations
2. Develop and evaluate:
a. Call for abstracts
b. Preparing & submitting
abstract
c. Creating poster or slides
e. Evaluation of abstracts,
posters, oral presentations
Slides,
handouts,
examples
Last 10” will
be for Q&A
30”
content,
10”
Q&A
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Wooing the s elec tion c ommittee
• Abstract is for the reviewers & the
participants
• Abstracts sells your potential to deliver
• Make your abstract stand out
• Make the title clear & informative – title
sets expectations and makes your
abstract searchable
• Opening sentence should state the
significance and capture the reviewer’s
attention, be compelling
• Make your practice change, methods and
key outcomes meaningful and concise
• Don’t overload with data; that comes with
the presentation
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Confirmation: Make sure your session
submission has been received
You have submitted the following Session to Association of
Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (June 1317, 2015). Receipt of this notice does not guarantee that
your submission was complete, free of errors, or accepted
for presentation.
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Celebrate!
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Presentation Preparation: Responsibilities
following acceptance
• Submit advance presentation materials
– Poster: poster pdf
– Paper: slides, handouts, speaker introduction
• Register for conference
• Make travel arrangements
• Requirements to be with
poster, set up & tear down
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P reparing the E B P pos ter or pres entation
• Abstract is your guide; align the poster/paper
section headings with the abstract you submitted
• Identify your organization and location
• Brand with your organization template
• Acknowledge colleagues and funding
• Include the primary author email contact
• Posters: visual communication, 3-4 columns,
bullets, font 65/32, use a template, requirements
may be wall mount, easel or table-top
• Slides: <1/minute, font >20-24, 7x7, not busy
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If your abs trac t is not ac c epted
• Not a professional disgrace
• Consider the process as a learning experience
– Too many submissions
– Too many similar topics
– Not a key topic for this conference or
selection committee
– Not a fit for the audience
– Reviewer feedback comments are unlikely
• Seek review and revise
• Consider other opportunities
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E valuation & Awards :
A bs trac ts & P res entations
• Create requirements for submitting materials for
peer review
• Create criteria for evaluating & tools for reviewers
• Review can occur at the abstract phase or at the
actual conference
• Form a peer review committee
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Poster Evaluation Rubric for
Doctoral Student Evidence-Based Practice Posters
(Forsyth, Wright, Scherb, & Gaspar, 2010)
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Poster Evaluation Rubric for
Clinical Practice Evidence-Based Practice Posters
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E videnc e-B as ed P rac tic e A bs trac t
P os ter or P odium T E MP L AT E
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Title
Clinical Question
Background
Evidence Synthesis
Implementation of
Practice Change
• Outcomes/Evaluation/
Implications
EBP Abstract
Title
Clinical Question (PICO)
Background Clinical Issue
Triggers, Priority, Stakeholders
Evidence - Review & Synthesis
Implementation of Practice
Change (baseline assessment,
protocol, data collection tools)
Outcomes/Evaluation
Conclusions / Implications
Adoption / Next Steps
References
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Next S teps …
• Disseminate your EBP project further
• Disseminate more of your EBP projects
• Sponsor and contribute to EBP project
presentation venues
• Establish EBP evaluation processes and awards
• Participate as an EBP submission reviewer
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Cullen, L., Hanrahan, K., Tucker, S., Rempel, G. & Jordan, K. (2012).
Evidence-based practice building blocks: Comprehensive strategies,
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Practice Office, Department of Nursing Services and Patient Care,
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
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Fulton, J.S. (2012). What’s in a title? Clinical Nurse Specialist, 26(2),
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R eferenc es :
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International Committee of Medical Journal Editors. (2014).
Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing, and
Publication of Scholarly Work in Medical Journals.
http://www.icmje.org/recommendations/
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