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May 1- 4, 2014

Deadline:
Abstracts
Marketing
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FORM
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Call for Abstracts
Oral Abstracts: Closed Poster Abstracts: January 24, 2014
Transforming and Evolving: Believing in Change
The 2014 DNA convention will focus on Transforming and Evolving , with six main categories:
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Research: reporting new technology; medications or treatment methods; evidence-informed practice
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Education: patient and health care providers’ education, health promotion strategies; prevention; advocacy; holistic care; mental health/psychological aspects
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Community Initiatives: innovative delivery of care models, interdisciplinary clinics, team building in the community, environment; impact on population; capacity building
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International Collaboration and Processes: practice initiatives and partnerships; knowledge exchange; building networks
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Culture and Diversity: approaches to health; attitudes/beliefs/values on skin care; awareness and safety
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Health Policy and Advocacy: development (local and national levels); health promotion; political action
The objective of the Convention is to provide the opportunity to explore ways in which we all can share knowledge, and excel in our care for clients.
Abstracts are invited for Poster OR Oral presentations from
all contexts of nursing practice. Please identify which of the categories and sub-categories named above is most relevant to your abstract.
Marketing abstracts will not be accepted! If your poster or oral presentation is strictly a marketing piece provided or produced by a commercial entity, it will not be accepted for convention. If you have a relationship with a commercial entity, you must acknowledge it here,
☐ Potential conflict of interest exists and realize your association may lead to a direct conflict of interest which needs to be fully vetted and may mean that your abstract will not be accepted! Please complete the bio/coi form attached.

Abstract Submission Guidelines
All forms of scholarly inquiry by NURSING and INTERDISCIPLINARY team players are welcomed! We would like to encourage inter-sectoral sharing of knowledge!
For project abstracts, authors are expected to clearly state the title and purpose/goal/objectives of the presentation.
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Briefly describe the manner in which the study or issue was addressed and the findings, conclusions or solutions.
Clearly suggest ideas about the possible relevance of your work for nurses and/or other interdisciplinary health care professionals, in other settings and contexts.
Use 12 point Times New Roman regular font. Use upper case lettering only if applicable.
Maximum of 250 words and must fit template.
Please apply the following headings into your abstract:
Title
Background of Study/Inquiry
Purpose of Study/Inquiry
Methodology/Methods, Analytical Approach
Findings/Implications
Abstract Submission Guidelines
To assist reviewers save the abstract file as a word document:
“32ndDNA_2014_titleofabstract_nameofauthors”
Submit your poster abstract by January 24, 2014 to Michele Grisoglio, at mgrisoglio@ahint.com
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Confirmation will be sent to the primary author’s e-mail address provided. Keep this information for future reference and for any correspondence with the convention organizers.
The primary author will receive notification of acceptance. Contact Michele Grisoglio at mgrisoglio@ahint.com
with any questions.

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ABSTRACT FORM
Please read and follow the instructions carefully and complete all fields.
Title
Make title as brief as possible but indicate clearly the nature of the study/inquiry/project. e.g. “To provide school-aged children with the information necessary to live an active lifestyle and incorporate a healthy diet into their daily lives.”
Goal/ Purpose
Objective(s)
Please list at least 1. e.g. “
Following a 10 minute presentation, the school aged children will be able to express any concerns about their nutritional intake.”
Please note which sub-theme best fits your abstract:
____ Research: reporting new technology; medications or treatment methods; evidenceinformed practice
____ Education: patient and health care providers’ education, health promotion strategies; prevention; advocacy; holistic care; mental health/psychological aspects
____ Community Initiatives: innovative delivery of care models, interdisciplinary clinics, team building in the community, environment; impact on population; capacity building
____ International Collaboration: practice initiatives and partnerships; knowledge exchange; building networks
____ Culture and Diversity: approaches to health; attitudes/beliefs/values on skin care; awareness and safety
____ Health Policy and Advocacy: development (local and national levels); health promotion; political action

PLEASE INPUT ABSTRACT BELOW
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Poster □
Presentation Format (Please select one)
Please list in the order of authorship:
Primary Author
Title/Credentials:
Institutional Affiliation: e-mail:
(home) (cell)
Phone Numbers:
(work)
Please check the box if presenting:
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(fax)
DNA membership: YES
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NO
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Co-Author #1
Title/Credentials:
Affiliation: e-mail:
(home) (cell)
Phone Numbers:
(work)
Please check the box if presenting:
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(fax)
DNA membership: YES
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NO
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Co-Author #2
Title/Credentials:
Affiliation: e-mail:
Oral □
Phone Numbers:
(home)
(work)
Please check the box if presenting:
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(cell)
(fax)
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DNA membership: YES
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NO
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Co-Author #3
Title/Credentials:
Affiliation: e-mail:
(home) (cell)
Phone Numbers:
(work)
Please check the box if presenting:
□
(fax)
DNA membership: YES
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NO
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Co-Author #4
Title/Credentials:
Affiliation: e-mail:
(home) (cell)
Phone Numbers:
(work)
Please check the box if presenting:
□
(fax)
DNA membership: YES
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NO
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Publication of Authors/Presenters in the Program
Yes □ No □
Please submit your poster abstract by January 24, 2014 to mgrisoglio@ahint.com
DNA gratefully acknowledges the work of the students from Langara School of Nursing, Canada who helped develop this abstract process.