Nursing
Research
and
Clinical
Innovations
Symposium 2016 – Abstract Submission
Abstracts may be submitted through to Tuesday May 31, 2016. You will be notified of the final
decision regarding your submission by Monday June 27, 2016 for the symposium which will be
held on Tuesday September 13, 2016.
Please follow the instructions below when completing the application. Once complete, please
save* the form as your full name. If you are submitting more than two abstracts save each form
as your full name and add a 1 or 2 etc to distinguish them. Email your form to
nursing.research@rch.org.au.
* Adobe versions Reader X and higher must be used to save the form. If you do not have access to this
software, please print, scan, then email your abstract application.
Abstract Submission Instructions
SYMPOSIUM THEMES
To assist with scheduling you are asked to nominate the theme to which your abstract most
relates
• Effective workforce – how we can work better
• Patient safety – how we can keep patients safer
• Consumer engagement – how we work together with patients and families
• Clinical outcomes – how we improve the health care outcomes of patients and families
PRESENTATION TYPE
The following two presentation options will be exhibited at the symposium:
 Oral presentation: The presentation will be 10 minutes, plus 5 minutes question time. If
accepted, only one oral presentation max will be offered for each presenter.
 Poster: a static display on a free standing board. Posters should be a minimum size of A3
up to a maximum size of A0 (size B1 recommended.) Lamination is optional. Colour is
desirable. Note: If accepted, only two posters from each primary author/presenter can be
accommodated in the poster display area.
ABSTRACT REQUIREMENTS
Requirements for abstract submission include:
 Abstracts must be recent, preferably having commenced or been completed in 2015 or 2016.
Note: Existing posters arising from projects within the years mentioned above will be accepted.
 Abstracts should be thoroughly checked for spelling and grammar before submission.
 Abstracts are to be submitted below, but you may choose to type it in word before copy and
pasting it.
 Verdana font style in size 9 is to be used.
 The abstract must have a title (maximum of 10 words.)
 The author(s) must be listed below the title including affiliations.
 Up to 3 key words must be provided that will assist in searching for the abstract and grouping
of topic themes.
 The abstract must not exceed 250 words (excluding title, author and key words.)
 References are not required.
ABSTRACT FORMAT
The abstract text will be accepted in the following format:
• Background and Aim
• Results or Data about the Innovation
• Research Method or Innovation Plan
• Conclusion
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Abstract Submission Form
Contact information
Who is the primary contact for communication regarding this submission?
What is the primary contact’s RCH, MCRI or University of Melbourne email?
One primary contact’s email for communication regarding the abstract and symposium.
Abstract
Please select the theme your abstract most relates to:
Effective workforce
Consumer Engagement
Patient safety
Clinical outcomes
Please select your preferred presentation type
Oral Presentation
Either Oral or Poster Presentation
Poster Presentation
Abstract Details
Title:
Hint: Keep it short, sweet and clear
Author(s):
Affiliation(s) for all authors:
Hint: Contributing author(s) institutional affiliation(s)
The Royal Children’s Hospital
Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
The University of Melbourne
Key Words (up to 3 key words):
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Other (please list below)
Abstract text:
Background
Hint: Very brief (1-2 sentences) detailing what is known (or more often than not, unknown) about the topic: i.e.
What led to you doing this research or innovation?
Aim
Hint: Very brief (1-2 sentences maximum) detailing the objectives or goals of your study. i.e. what question did you
set out to answer by doing this research or innovation? The aim of this study was to…..
Research Method or Innovation Plan
Hint: Describe what was done (e.g a randomized controlled trial or an observational study or a chart audit or a
practice change) and how it was done,(including any statistical analyses) This should only be 3-6 sentences.
Results or Data about the Innovation
Hint: This should be the longest section of your abstract, the findings of your study, in about 4-6 sentences.
Conclusion
Hint: The most important take-home message of your study or your recommendations. (i.e. primary outcome
measure or an unexpected finding) in a couple of sentences.
If you have any questions regarding the symposium or abstract application, please
contact nursing.research@rch.org.au
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