RESEARCH STUDY
In this abstract category, author(s) will present original research focusing on wound, ostomy, continence, foot and nail care, or professional practice.
CASE SERIES
In this abstract category, author(s) will present THREE cases that present a clinical challenge managed with a unique solution that pertains to wound, ostomy, continence, or foot and nail care.
PRACTICE INNOVATION
In this abstract category, author(s) will present innovative practice changes that demonstrate a new way to approach a problem that pertains to wound, ostomy, continence, foot and nail care, or professional practice. Quality Improvement projects will be presented in this category.
Important
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Please give credit to all references used in the development of the abstract/poster. Lack of appropriate citation may result in abstract/poster rejection.
Please note: Submitted abstracts are final. Pay close attention to spelling, grammar, rules for what type of information is not allowed, names, and credentials before you submit.
Abstract Submission Instructions:
1. Only the names of authors who have completed work on the study/project may be included. All authors must be submitted at the time the abstract is submitted. Authors listed on the abstract at time of submission MUST be the same as those listed on the poster.
2. The title for the presentation should inform the reader of the subject matter.
3. Limit the abstract to 300 words, single-spaced. Title, author, and references are not included in the word count. Please be sure that your abstract describes the work performed.
4. A minimum of three (3) patients are required for the “Case Series” abstract category.
5. No images or photos can be included in the abstract.
6. Abstracts should be submitted to their appropriate category. Those submitted to an incorrect category cannot properly be reviewed and thus will not be accepted.
7. The abstract will be blind-reviewed, so please make sure that neither author(s) name(s) nor institutional affiliations appear in the body of the abstract text. Use generic descriptions of settings.
8. At least one and no more than three references in AMA style are required. There is a separate area to provide references.
9. PRODUCT OR DEVICE BRAND NAMES MUST NOT BE INCLUDED IN YOUR ABSTRACT- NO EXCEPTIONS. Please provide only the generic name in the body of the abstract.
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