Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
Call for Poster Abstracts/Poster Presentation
For the 5th Annual Evidence Based Practice Symposium
Provo, Utah •August 6, 2010
Deadline for receipt of abstracts: July 15, 2010 Submitted abstracts after July 15 will not be
reviewed.
This call for abstracts for poster presentations at the 4th Annual Evidence Based Practice
Symposium. All abstracts should be submitted electronically to the Director of Research at
mrauh@rmuohp.edu. The determination of acceptance/non-acceptance is final. Authors will be
notified as promptly as possible.
Posters are posted for the entire meeting day, with presenters scheduled to be at their posters during a
scheduled session in the afternoon.
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
ROCKY MOUNTAIN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
5th 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 mrauh@rmuohp.edu. Complete abstracts must
be received by the Director of Research, Mitchell J. Rauh, PhD, PT, MPH, FASCM by July 15, 2010 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 Oxycodone 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 X 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
5th 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 mrauh@rmuohp.edu. Complete abstracts must
be received by the Director of Research, Mitchell J. Rauh, PhD, PT, MPH, FASCM by July 15, 2010 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 X
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 M.J., H. D. Graham, and J.F. Nichols
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
5th ANNUAL EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE SYMPOSIUM
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FORM
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 mrauh@rmuohp.edu. Complete abstracts must
be received by the Director of Research, Mitchell J. Rauh, PhD, PT, MPH, FASCM by July 15, 2010 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 
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)
Fifth 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:
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Posters will be on display for 8 hours. Authors are required to be present at their poster for 30
minutes in the afternoon (2:45 PM to 3:15 PM), August 6, 2010, 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.
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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)
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT - identify funding source(s), institutional support, individuals who have
contributed significantly but who are not listed as authors, etc.
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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.
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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.
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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.