RESPIRATORY THERAPY SOCIETY OF ONTARIO (RTSO)
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Inspire 2013: RTSO Clinical Forum
October 19, 2013
The Michener Institute
222 St Patrick, Toronto ON
www.rtso.ca
GENERAL INFORMATION
The goal of the RTSO Clinical Forum is to provide an opportunity for professional education and to formulate,
disseminate and implement strategies for achieving optimal respiratory health for children and adults living in
Ontario.
The Research Committee of the Respiratory Therapy Society of Ontario invites you to submit an abstract for
a poster presentation at the Inspire 2013 RTSO Clinical Forum. The poster must pertain to an aspect of
respiratory health and may describe: (a) a recently completed (or will be completed by the presentation date)
research investigation; (b) evaluation of a recently developed education/clinical program; or (c) a description
of a clinical or educational respiratory-related program. Abstracts that have been presented at other
conferences are acceptable.
The presenting author should complete the abstract submission form available at www.rtsoresearch.ca and
ensure that the abstract is submitted according to the Guidelines for Submission of Abstracts. Abstracts will
not be re-typed or corrected once they are submitted. Re-submission of corrected or updated abstracts is
not permitted. It is important to include a complete mailing address and an e-mail address for the presenting
author. All correspondence will be sent to the presenting author only. Submissions should be received at the
RTSO Office by midnight July 31/2013 by email and post.
An individual may be a presenting author on more than one poster per year.
Submission of abstracts constitutes a commitment by the authors to present the abstract as accepted. The
presenting author must register for and attend the conference. Expenses associated with the preparation,
submission, and presentation of abstracts including the payment of delegate registrations fees to attend the
Inspire 2013 RTSO Clinical Forum, round-trip travel, accommodation and other expenses are the
responsibility of the authors. If you would like to be considered for an RTSO Knowledge Translation Award to
support registration, travel and accommodation expenses if your abstract is accepted, please ensure to
complete the Knowledge Translation application found on the RTSO website www.rtsoresearch.ca.
Abstracts will be presented as a free-standing poster with viewing time when the presenting author is
expected to be available to answer questions and/or review the research/program processes related to the
abstract. Presenting authors will also provide a brief overview of their poster during the Research session of
the Forum. Poster boards measuring 4’ high by 8’ wide will be available. Additional details will be provided on
acceptance.
NOTIFICATION
An official letter of notification regarding acceptance of abstracts will be sent to the presenting author
including specific details about the session, date, time, location and guidelines for presentation by July 31,
2013.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTHORS
Abstracts must present a clear, concise summary of a research investigation or an education/clinical
program. Abstracts concerning programs should include background information, a description of the
program, implications, discussion and recommendations. Research or evaluation abstracts should include
an introduction, the objective(s), methods, results, and a conclusion. Product promotion is not permitted.
Sources of funding for the program/project should be specified on the abstract form. Contact information for
the author should be included either on the poster or on a separate page pinned beside the poster on the
board.
RTSO MEMBER AND STUDENT AWARDS
Awards will be announced during the conference for the best poster (RTSO Member Award) and the best
poster by a student (RTSO Student Award). Judging will be based on the content and format of the poster,
using the following criteria:
 Introduction (with objectives) or Background Information: rationale/purpose of the study or
program, hypothesis and importance of the study or program to the field are clearly outlined;
 Research Methods or Program Description: population/subjects, measures/instruments, protocol,
data analysis methods or program design and evaluation are clearly described;
 Results or Evaluation and Implications: data, text, figures are clearly presented with appropriate
labelling/legends; significance is indicated;
 Summary/Conclusions or Discussion pr Recommendations: main findings are highlighted;
conclusions relate directly to the findings and implications for practice;
 Presentation: poster is readable from a 1.5 metre distance; layout is logical; all necessary sections
are included; poster is visually appealing; varied formats are used for presentation of information.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
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Submitting author must be a member of the RTSO.
Abstracts must be typed on the form provided.
Abstracts must be single-spaced, using a font size no smaller than 12-point.
The title should be the first line(s) of the abstract using upper case letters in bold type with no
abbreviations. Start at the left margin - do not centre. Skip one line.
The next set of information should provide the authors’ names (given name and family name), followed
by the name of the institution and city address. Underline the name of the presenting author. Do not
include degrees, titles or institutional appointments. A maximum of 5 authors can be included on the
abstract form. Skip one line.
Type the body of the abstract using single spacing and 12 point Times Roman font.
Use numerals to indicate numbers.
Non-proprietary names of products (e.g., drugs) are required when the product is mentioned. Proprietary
names may be given in parentheses ( ), the first time the product is mentioned.
Charts, graphs, and figures should be included in the poster if accepted.
Use standard abbreviations, e.g., FEV1, kg. Place unusual abbreviations in parentheses ( ) after the full
word, the first time they appear.
Abstracts with errors, misspellings, grammatical errors or incorrect abbreviations may be rejected.
Delivery Instructions
Abstracts should be submitted by e-mail in Word format to office@rtso.ca. This abstract form and information
is available on the RTSO Research Committee website at www.rtsoresearch.ca.
INQUIRIES
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Nancy Garvey, Chair, through the
RTSO Office by telephone at 647-729-2717, toll-free at 1-855-297-3089 or by e-mail at office@rtso.ca.
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Inspire 2013 RTSO Clinical Forum
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FORM
This form must be completed, typed and received at the RTSO office no later than July 31, 2013. The
preferred submission method is by e-mail to office@rtso.ca . Abstracts must be typed, single-spaced, using
12 point type. The abstract review committee will determine if an abstract will be accepted.
CATEGORY:
A. Research report
B. Description of education/clinical programs and activities
Presenting author:
Name
Signature
Mailing address
Day telephone
Is the presenting author a student? Yes
Fax
E-mail address
No
Sources of funding for the program/project:
Previously presented:
No __
Yes __
If yes, Conference title, location and date: _________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Do not type on or outside the lines.
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Sample Abstract Submission – Research Report:
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Sample Abstract Submission – Program
Description:
RTSO Annual Educational Forum 2012
POSTER ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FORM
This form must be completed, typed and received at the RTSO office no later than May 31, 2012. The
preferred submission method is by e-mail to office@rtso.ca . Abstracts must be typed, single-spaced, using
12 point type. The abstract review committee will determine if an abstract will be accepted.
CATEGORY:
A. Research report
B. Description of education/clinical programs and activities
Presenting author:
Dilshad Moosa
Name
Signature
The Lung Association, 18 Wynford Dr., Suite 401, Toronto, ON M3C 0K8
Mailing address
416-864-9911x 272
Day telephone
Is the presenting author a student? Yes
416-922-9430
Fax
moosad@on.lung.ca
E-mail address
No
Sources of funding for the program/project: Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
PROVIDER EDUCATION PROGRAM, ASTHMA PLAN OF ACTION, THE LUNG
ASSOCIATION
Chris LICSKAI, University of Western Ontario, St. Joseph's Healthcare, 268 Grovenor St., Rm B 227,
London, ON, N6A 4V2, Canada, Sharon DELL, University of Toronto, Hospital for Sick Children, 555
University Ave., Toronto, ON, M5G 1X8, Canada, Dilshad MOOSA, The Lung Association, Provider
Education Program, 18 Wynford Dr., Suite 401, Toronto, ON, M3C 0K8, Canada
Background: Ontario's Asthma Plan of Action (APA) is an evidence-based program that supports best
practices for addressing asthma educational needs across a variety of healthcare settings and community
environments. The goal of the APA is to reduce mortality, morbidity and healthcare costs for children and
adults with asthma through integrated initiatives focused on health promotion and prevention, management,
treatment, research and surveillance.
Our directive: The Lung Association’s Provider Education Program (PEP) has a mandate to develop,
implement and evaluate accredited continuing medical education (CME) programs and materials that
promote the Canadian Thoracic Society (CTS) respiratory guidelines. The program is intended for primary
healthcare professionals as a key initiative of the Ontario (APA) program. The program builds on the
success of The Provider Education in Asthma Care Project. Participants reported improvements in asthma
care, including prescribing practices, use of spirometry and written action plans. The PEP is led by a multidisciplinary steering committee and chaired by Ontario Thoracic Society (OTS) representatives.
Our success: Since PEP’s inception in 2002, there has been an exceptional response and attendance at our
Asthma, Spirometry Interpretation and COPD vs. Asthma Workshops across Ontario. 5600 health care
professionals have attended 250 of our workshops.
Discussion: A unique feature of the APA is the partnerships that have been formed to develop implement
and evaluate programs. PEP in partnership with the APA Work-Related Asthma (WRA) Program, offers a
coordinated approach for work-related asthma prevention education for the workers and for healthcare
providers. Through collaboration with the Primary Care Asthma Program (PCAP) and the Ontario College
of Family Physicians, we are developing a collaborative care mentorship model for PCAP primary care
providers on spirometry interpretation and technique. Evaluation of our programs indicates a continuing
need for respiratory education. We aim to address the respiratory educational needs of providers through all
models of care throughout Ontario.