Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions 6th Annual Evidence Based Practice Symposium Provo, Utah • August 5, 2011 Call for Poster Abstracts/Poster Presentation Deadline for receipt of abstracts: July 1, 2011 Submitted abstracts after July 1st will not be reviewed. This call for abstracts for poster presentations at the 6th Annual Evidence Based Practice Symposium. All abstracts should be submitted electronically to the Malissa Martin, EdD, ATC EBP Symposium Co-Chair at mmartin@rmuohp.edu. The determination of acceptance/non-acceptance is final. Authors will be notified as promptly as possible. Posters are displayed for the entire meeting day, with presenters scheduled to be at their posters during a scheduled session/s to be determined. Abstracts are intended to represent scientific research or non-commercial content related to clinical practice. Advertisements are not acceptable. Please see following pages for abstract and poster information (if accepted). GUIDELINES FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION *PLEASE USE ENCLOSED FORM FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION (form following sample abstracts) TITLE: Limit of 65 characters Limit the abstract to 300 words (text, excluding bibliography) A. EVIDENCE-BASED ABSTRACTS Most of the following subheadings must be used: Problem Evidence Strategy Practice Change Evaluation Results Recommendations **SEE SAMPLE ABSTRACT FORM B. OTHER ORIGINAL STUDY ABSTRACTS The following subheadings MUST be used: Background/Purpose of study: Methods: Result(s): Conclusion(s): **SEE SAMPLE ABSTRACT FORM C. Case Study/Report or Series Abstract The following subheadings MUST be used Introduction/Purpose Background Case Discussion ROCKY MOUNTAIN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS 6th ANNUAL EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE SYMPOSIUM ABSTRACT SUBMISSION (Sample for Evidence Based Practice Abstracts) INSTRUCTIONS: All fields, unless otherwise indicated, shall be filled in for the abstract to be considered complete. The abstract should be saved with the author’s last name (i.e., smith.doc). If the abstract is not complete, it may not be eligible for submission. Abstracts shall be submitted electronically to mmartin@rmuohp.edu. Complete abstracts must be received by July 1, 2011 to be eligible for submission. There are no exceptions. 1. Presenter: Direct questions to: Name: Stephen O. Smith, PhD, RN Dr. Stephen Smith Address: Address: Same 1122 Rocky Mountain Avenue Phone: Same Pain-free University Fax: Same Lonesome Dove, TX 78229 Email: Same Phone: 210-123-4567 Fax: 210-123-5678 Email: sosmith@pu.edu 2. Classification: check with “X” Evidence-Based Practice Other Original Manuscript 3. ABSTRACT The abstract shall be entered as shown in the sample available on the website. It shall be no longer than 300 words, excluding the title and author. An abstract longer than 300 words may not be accepted. TITLE: Using Evidence Based Frameworks for Goal Achievement in a Doctoral Program of Education: Incorporation of EBP into Academics. AUTHOR(S): Smith SO, Smith YE MAIN AFFILIATION SITE: Department of Nursing, Pain-free University, Lonesome Dove, TX Problem: Health care employers/recent graduates cite gaps between professional health care preparation vs. practice contributable to many factors, including a limited focus on teaching (IOM, 2003). Evidence: The IOM (2001) results echoed in the Education Summit citing a lack of teaching methods and resources required to make changes, little emphasis on teaching, lack of faculty able to teach students the new competencies effectively, no coordinated oversight over the continuum of education, and insufficient channels for sharing information and best practices (IOM, 2003). Strategy: RMU Nursing Programs envisioned curriculum to address this problem beginning with purposeful attention to the inclusion of EBP focused curriculum set forth in objective setting, project completion, and outcome competencies for students. One 3 and 2 credit hour EBP core course provides a solid foundation to subsequent courses. Course objectives were structured with EBP expectations. Evaluation: Student assignments assessed learning of the intended objectives to include completion of a CPG critical appraisal or therapy and an EBP application project. Results include average grades on assignments; course evaluation on criteria regarding meeting of objectives; and number of students presenting EBP projects at national conferences. Re-evaluation of course design is under constant revision to maintain relevancy with outcome expectations of attendance at: EBP Institutes potentially pre-conference, novice tract, extended study sessions; review of recent published competencies for the doctoral student, and network options with experts exploring ways to enhance uptake of content. ROCKY MOUNTAIN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS 6th ANNUAL EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE SYMPOSIUM ABSTRACT SUBMISSION (Sample for Other Original Abstracts) INSTRUCTIONS: All fields, unless otherwise indicated, shall be filled in for the abstract to be considered complete. The abstract should be saved with the author’s last name (i.e., smith.doc). If the abstract is not complete, it may not be eligible for submission. Abstracts shall be submitted electronically to mmartin@rmuohp.edu. Complete abstracts must be received by July 1, 2011 to be eligible for submission. There are no exceptions. 1. Presenter: Direct questions to: Name: Mitchell J. Rauh, PhD, PT, MPH, FACSM Address: Provo, UT 84601 Phone: 801-734-6816 Fax: 801-734-6817 Email: mrauh@rmuohp.edu Dr. Mitchell J. Rauh Graduate Program in Orthopedic & Sports Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions Provo, UT 84601 Phone: 801-734-6816 Fax: 801-734-6817 Email: mrauh@rmuohp.edu 2. Classification: check with “X” Evidence-Based Practice Other Original Manuscript 3. ABSTRACT The abstract shall be entered as shown in the sample available on the website. It shall be no longer than 300 words, excluding the title and author. An abstract longer than 300 words may not be accepted. TITLE: INJURY PATTERNS IN GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER AUTHOR(S): Rauh MJ, Graham HD, Nichols JF. MAIN AFFILIATION SITE: Graduate Program in Orthopedic & Sports, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Provo, UT BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: In recent decades, the participation of girls competing in interscholastic soccer has risen at a greater rate than boys. With increased participation, the number of female athletes at risk for soccer-related injuries has likely also increased. However, information describing injury patterns among girls’ interscholastic soccer is limited. Thus, the purpose of this study was to describe injury patterns among girls’ high school soccer. METHODS: We prospectively followed 130 female athletes who participated in interscholastic soccer during the 2003-2004 sports season in San Diego, CA. Data collected included injuries and athletic exposures [AEs] (daily participation where an athlete was at risk for injury) under the San Diego State University Project SPIRIT Injury Surveillance System. RESULTS: Three severity injury classifications were used: minor (<8 days lost), moderate (8-21 days lost), and major (>21 days lost). Incidence rate ratios (IRR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were used to compare injury rates. Sixty-three injuries occurred among 130 players for an injury rate of 8.2/1,000 AEs. The injury rate was higher during games (9.9/1,000 AEs) than in practices (7.3/1000 AEs)[IRR=1.4, 95%CI: 0.8-3.0]. Most injuries were minor (5.8/1,000 AEs) followed by moderate (1.2/1,000 AEs) and major injuries (0.6/1,000 AEs). The most common body parts injured were the knee and ankle (both 2.1,000 AEs), followed by the hip (0.8/1,000 AEs). The incidence of head injuries was small (0.6/1000 AEs). The ankle and knee had the highest rates of moderate and major injuries. The rate of moderate/major injuries was higher during games (3.2/1,000 AEs) than practices (1.9/1,000 AEs) [IRR=1.7, 95%CI: 0.6-4.6]. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings indicate that most injuries caused girls’ high school soccer players to miss <7 days of athletic participation, and rates were higher in games than practices. Our findings suggest that special attention and resources might be directed toward minimizing game-related injuries, and particularly ankle and knee injuries. ROCKY MOUNTAIN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS 6th ANNUAL EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE SYMPOSIUM ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FORM (SAMPLE CASE REPORT/STUDY/SERIES) INSTRUCTIONS: All fields, unless otherwise indicated, shall be filled in for the abstract to be considered complete. The abstract should be saved with the author’s last name (i.e., smith.doc). If the abstract is not complete, it may not be eligible for submission. Abstracts shall be submitted electronically to mmartin@rmuohp.edu. Complete abstracts must be received by July 1, 2011 to be eligible for submission. There are no exceptions. 1. Presenter: Direct questions to: Name: Name: Address: Address: Phone: Phone: Fax: Fax: Email: Email: 2. Classification: (check one with “X”) Evidence-Based Practice Other Original Manuscript (includes case report/study/series 3. ABSTRACT The abstract shall be entered as shown in the sample available on the website. It shall be no longer than 300 words, excluding the title and author. An abstract longer than 300 words may not be accepted. TITLE: AUTHORS: MAIN AFFILIATION SITE: INSTRUCTIONS - FOR POSTER PRESENTATIONS (IF ABSTRACT SELECTED) 6th Annual Evidence Based Practice Meeting Rocky Mountain University of Health Profession To develop comprehensible posters, follow the vital instructions in the box: It will be a missed opportunity if your poster is unintelligible because too much information is placed in too little a space, or if there is insufficient detail In all seriousness, you can do something about the quality of your poster presentation. When one considers the amount of time, money, and energy that goes into a research project, it is important to present your work in a clear and concise manner. To have effective communication dashed by an incomprehensible poster presentation is indeed a missed opportunity for the author(s) and viewers alike. POSTER PRESENTATION - SESSION FORMAT: Posters will be on display for 8 hours. Authors are required to be present at their poster for 30 minutes (time of day TBA), August 5, 2011, at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Provo, Utah. The date and time of your presentation are included in your abstract notification e-mail message. The Final Program that you receive when you pick up your name badge on-site at the meeting will provide the final detail of the poster board number that is assigned to your presentation. In the meeting hall, the display boards have their identifying number in the upper right hand corner. INSTRUCTIONS FOR POSTER PRESENTATIONS AND THEMATIC POSTER PRESENTATIONS: 1. The title, author(s) and institution are to be prominently displayed across the top border with lettering height between 1 and 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm). 2. Poster displays must include the ABSTRACT (in the upper left hand corner) and other TEXT NARRATIVE. Depending on the focus of the research, one also typically includes some or all of the TABLES, FIGURES, ILLUSTRATIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS, and LEGENDS. These materials will be viewed from about 3 feet distance, so choose large type or print font and points that can be read from that distance without the use of binoculars. One example that works well: a Times font in 18 point that results in 11 characters and spaces per horizontal inch, and 4 lines per vertical inch. 3. All materials must be placed on a scroll or poster board approximately, but no larger than, 4' x 8'. . All posters will be taped (backside of poster) to the presentation room’s wall. 4. Include and arrange your material so a coherent and straight-forward story is told without your presence. Emphasize the most important points and avoid overwhelming the viewer with too much detail. Specific recommendations include: In the PROBLEM or BACKGROUND/PURPOSE - briefly summarize the necessary background that led to this work, clearly identify the purpose or specific aims of the present experiment, and identify the questions asked or hypothesis(es) tested. Provide sufficient detail of the STUDY DESIGN and the METHODS employed to do the work, including number and necessary demographics of the human or animal subjects studied. RESULTS can be effectively presented by table, figure, illustration and/or photograph. Make each stand on its own, so the viewer doesn't have to refer elsewhere on the display to understand the important message(s). For each table, figure, etc., a lucid INTERPRETATIVE LEGEND will go a long way in highlighting and briefly discussing the essential points. RECOMMENDATION OR CONCLUSION - briefly, what are the vital "bottom lines" of your work? POSTER INSTRUCTIONS (continued) ACKNOWLEDGMENT - identify funding source(s), institutional support, individuals who have contributed significantly but who are not listed as authors, etc. Consider distributing a HANDOUT during your presentation time if there is need for exchange of large data sets or other details. 5. 6. In addition to the need for large and dark lettering (see #2 above), other fundamentals are in order: Keep tables and figures simple and uncluttered. Strong visual contrast is a must. Many people have difficulty distinguishing closely related colors, like green from blue, or among subtle shades of a primary color, particularly against incompatible background colors. Up to 10% of the people who view your work will have some degree of color blindness. Most graphic software programs have innumerable options for color and symbol shape. Although many are terrific options, it may also be the case that other choices, which look reasonable on your computer screen, will be ineffective when printed. Depending on your specific needs, don't forget that there is much to be said for using large and unique symbols or shading patterns to distinguish groups and conditions, with a more sparing use of color to make these distinctions. Carry your poster as carry-on luggage; don't entrust it to checked and sometimes delayed/missing baggage.