| CALL FOR NTI 2008 RESEARCH & CREATIVE SOLUTIONS ABSTRACTS
Be an essential part of the National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition by submitting a poster abstract. If your abstract is accepted, you will present your study/findings by poster presentation to thousands of colleagues May 3 -May 8, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois.
As a participant this is your opportunity to:
- Gain exposure to an audience of your peers
- Display your work
- Be published in AACN journals
- Participate in AACN’s mission to advance, promote and distribute information through research, education and science
- Participate in an Internet-based exclusive viewing of your presentation
Description of Research & Creative Solution Abstracts
RESEARCH abstracts may focus on any aspect of acute or critical care included but not limited to patient care, nursing practice, nursing management, or nursing education. The research can be original or replicated studies. Abstracts should describe the methods used to carry out research, identify variable & sample size, identify protocols & instruments used for evaluation, and describe data analysis.
A CREATIVE SOLUTION abstract in critical care nursing can be submitted on a wide variety of strategies & practice innovations used by nurses to solve a difficult, unique or interesting problem(s) related to patient care, nursing practice, nursing management or nursing education. The creative solution must have been implemented with evaluated outcomes.
Poster Abstract Presentations
Poster Presentations are graphically illustrated, self-explanatory presentations of recent findings. Authors illustrate their findings by displaying graphs, photographs, diagrams, & limited text on a 4 feet tall x 8 feet wide poster board.
Posters will be displayed for 4 days. We encourage authors to be present in the poster area to answer questions from interested participants on Tuesday May 6th and Wednesday May 7th, 2008 from 10:15 AM to 12:00 Noon.
Research Award winners and selected poster will be invited to present their presentation in an oral session as well as poster session. The Oral Abstract Sessions are fifteen minute presentations which provide a brief overview of a project by using power-point or slides to visually enhance the presentation. There are five minutes for questions & answers from participants at the end of each presentation.
Oral sessions are held in conference rooms, & each conference room holds up to 100 participants.
Application Requirements
1. Abstracts must be relevant to the acute, critical care nursing, and/or patients.
2. Only completed research projects are eligible.
3. We do not accept abstracts that have been previously published.
4. Submission of an abstract constitutes the author’s commitment to present the abstract if accepted.
5. Abstracts can be submitted ONLY via the AACN web site.
Submission Dates & Deadline
Program planning for the conference begins approximately nine months before the event and thus requires potential presenters to submit their abstracts by a predetermined deadline. Submissions that fail to meet these deadlines will not be considered.
Abstract submissions must be entered & received no later than October 1, 2007 by 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time.)
Correcting a Submission
During our Call for Research & Creative Solutions Poster Abstracts you can make revisions to your application & abstract until October 1, 2007 by 11:59 PM (Pacific Time).
1. Log into the Research & Creative Solutions On-line Application using your submission number.
2. You will see your list of abstract(s) already submitted.
3. Click on the title of the abstract that you wish to edit.
4. Make any changes within the content and resubmit abstract in full by selecting “Finish.” You will be see a confirmation page with amendments.
*ResearchSubmissions - If you need to replace your Word document you can click the “Browse” button to locate the revised file on your PC’s hard drive, then click “Next” to send it to the abstract system. This is optional, if you do not want to change the file, just press “Next” to bypass this step.
Withdrawing/Cancel Your Abstract Submission
During the Call for Research and Creative Solutions Poster Abstracts you may cancel or withdraw an abstract(s) any time during the open submission period (no later than October 1, 2007 by 11:59 PM Pacific Time).
Log into the Research and Creative Solutions On-line Application using your submission number.
You will see a list of your abstract(s) already submitted.
Click on the cancel area in front of the abstract you wish to withdraw or cancel
Once you cancel the abstract it will still be in your list until October 1, 2007. This allows you the opportunity to resubmit the canceled abstract.
Writing a Successful Abstract for Research or Creative Solutions Presentation
This document provides tips for first time applicants.
Click here to download the document.
On-Line Research & Creative Solutions Application
Click here to enter the Research & Creative Solutions Online Application
Research Abstract Format Guidelines
The abstract is a short description of your work and should contain all the elements necessary to define your goals and results to the reader. However it is not meant to be a complete and lengthy report of your work.
Submitted abstracts will not be edited for content. Abstracts will be formatted to fit publication requirements only. Please double check your abstract for typographic and grammatical errors.
Preparing your abstract for submission includes the following key elements identified below, please review to ensure compliance:
1. Make the title brief and clearly indicate the nature of the study/procedure.
- TITLE LIMIT is 120 characters, this includes spaces.
- Do not use Parenthesis in the title
2. Up to ten authors can be listed on the abstract.
- You will be required to submit the following information for each co-author (First name, Last Name, Address, City, State/Province, Zip code, Country, Email Address, Phone Number)
- If you do not have the co-author information you will not be able to complete the abstract submission
3. NARRATIVE LIMIT is 2500 characters, this includes spaces & headings
- Purpose is limited to 300 characters
- Background/Significance is limited to 500
- Methods is limited to 700
- Results is limited to 700
- Conclusion is limited to 300 characters
4. Space for sponsor information will be provided on the on-line abstract submission form, you do not need to include this with your word count.
5. DO NOT use the following within the abstract text:
- Page borders
- Charts
- Table
- Underlines
- Bullet points
- Indentations
- Graphs
Research abstracts are to include a short summarization in the following order:
1. PURPOSE - What was the intent or goal of the study? What did you want to learn?
2. BACKGROUND/SIGNIFICANCE - What was the problem and why was it important? What knowledge are you building on?
3. METHODS - What was your design? What was your sample? What instruments did you use? How were data collected and analyzed?
4. RESULTS - What did you find?
5. CONCLUSIONS - What do your findings mean?
Sample of a Research Abstract
Prevalence Of Electrocardiographic Abnormalities In Patients With Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Hravnak, M.; Crago, E.; Kong, Y.; Horowitz, M.; University of Pittsburgh; PA
Purpose: This study was conducted to examine the prevalence of electrocardiographic (ECG) abnormalities in patients after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH-A), and their relationship to sympathetic stimulation and myocardial insult. Background/Significance: Although ECG abnormalities and their possible causes have been described to some degree for patients with embolic stroke, they have not been well explored in patients with hemorrhagic stroke, specifically SAH-A. Methods: This prospective longitudinal study recruited 74 SAH-A patients ages 38-75 (M=55.8; SD=9.6) with a Fisher grade >/= 2 and/or a Hunt/Hess grade >/= 3 admitted to the Neurovascular ICU. ECG abnormalities were determined from initial 12-lead ECG and continuous 24-hour Holter monitoring for 5 days after SAH-A. Concentrations of total serum catecholamines were measured every 12 hours. Serum markers for myocardial ischemia and infarct (TCPK, CPK/MB, CPK/MBI and cardiac troponinI [cTnI]) were measured daily. Descriptive, chi-square, and repeated measures analyses were performed using SASv8.2. Results: ECG abnormalities were present by initial 12-lead ECG in 82% of patients, and in 93% by Holter monitor. A significant relationship existed between 12-lead ECG and total serum catecholamines (p=.048), and a nonsignificant trend was noted between 12-lead ECG and cTnI (0.06), but not between 12-lead ECG and CPKMB (p=0.1). There was no relationship between ECG abnormalities by Holter monitor and total serum catecholamines, cTnI, or CPKMB. Conclusions: ECG abnormalities are common after SAH-A. There is some evidence to support relationships between abnormalities on the initial 12-lead ECG, sympathetic stimulation and some markers of cardiac injury, but these relationships are not present with regard to 24-hour Holter monitoring data. Vigilance in monitoring for ECG abnormalities in this complex patient population is important for optimal care, and the reasons for causation require further study.
mhra@pitt.edu
Sponsored by: Funded by the National Institutes of Health (NHLBI RO1HL074316)
Research Abstract Award
Four research abstracts will be selected to receive the Research Abstract Award. This award recognizes individuals whose abstract reflect outstanding original research, replication research or research utilization. Each of the award recipients will present their findings at one of the research oral presentation sessions at NTI. Award recipients will receive a honorium of $1,000 for NTI expenses (NTI Registration, Hotel & Travel.)
Creative Solutions Abstract Format Guidelines
The abstract is a short description of your work and should contain all the elements necessary to define your goals and results to the reader. However it is not meant to be a complete and lengthy report of your work.
Submitted abstracts will not be edited for content. Abstracts will be formatted to fit publication requirements only. Please double check your abstract for typographic and grammatical errors.
Preparing your abstract for submission includes the following key elements identified below, please review to ensure compliance:
1. Make the title brief and clearly indicate the nature of the study/procedure.
- TITLE LIMIT is 120 characters, this includes spaces.
- Do not use Parenthesis in the title
2. Up to ten authors can be listed on the abstract.
- You will be required to submit the following information for each co-author (First name, Last Name, Address, City, State/Province, Zip code, Country, Email Address, Phone Number)
- If you do not have the co-author information you will not be able to complete the abstract submission
3. NARRATIVE LIMIT is 2000 characters, this includes spaces & headings
- Purpose is limited to 300 characters
- Background/Significance is limited to 1250 characters
- Evaluation and outcomes is limited to 450 characters
4. Space for sponsor information will be provided on the online abstract submission form, you do not need to include this with your word count.
5. DO NOT use the following within the abstract text:
- Page borders
- Charts
- Tables
- Underlines
- Bullet points
- Indentations
- Graphs
Creative Solutions abstracts are to include a short summarization in the following order:
1. PURPOSE – What was the intent/goal of project? What problem is addressed by the creative solution?
2. DESCRIPTION – What was the creative solution? How was it developed & implemented?
3. EVALUATION AND OUTCOMES – What were the outcomes of the project? How was success measured?
Sample of a Creative Solutions Abstract
“Aspiration Prevention Audit Tool” In The Medical Step Down And Respiratory Care Unit
Pak, M.; Lukowski, K.; Hoffman, G.; Inchiocca, R.; Filetto, A.; Santora, C.; Stony Brook University Hospital; NY
Purpose: A large patient population is at risk for aspiration in the MSU/RCU, with pulmonary aspiration of gastric contents the most serious complication of tube feeding. Aspiration is one cause of ventilator-associated pneumonia, which increases patient stay by an average of 16 days and costs the hospital about $30,000 per case. A nursing initiative for quality care was undertaken to create a Standard of Care (SOC) to provide safe care and improve patient outcomes. Description: After reviewing evidence-based practice and the CDC guidelines, a Standard of Care was developed. The SOC detailed eight risk factors and five warning symptoms for aspiration, and provided eleven precautions to take against aspiration. To enforce the SOC, an Aspiration Prevention Audit Tool (APAT) was designed to generate data on the presence of risk factors and warning symptoms for aspiration in unit patients, and unit compliance with the recommended precautions. After inservicing the audit tool to the nursing staff, data on SOC compliance was taken daily throughout the patient hospital stay by observation, documentation audit, and inquiry. The CNS analyzed data and disseminated to the unit leadership and staff to reinforce compliance and education with the APAT to meet the Standard of Care. Evaluation/Outcomes: The Aspiration Prevention Audit Tool found that all patients in the MSU/RCU were at risk for aspiration, because most patients had ventilators, tracheostomies, or enteral feeds, or some combination of the three. Over the course of four months, compliance with the precautions against the tool steadily reached near 100%. After this nursing quality initiative, no incidences of aspiration-induced pneumonia were reported in the MSU/RCU. The Audit Tool was instrumental to increase compliance by identifying those patients at high risk and providing aspiration precautions to reduce costs, improve patient outcomes and quality of care.
mpak@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Selection Process
Submissions will be evaluated & selected using the following criteria:
- CREATIVE SOLUTIONS abstracts are scored on creativity, clinical relevance & clarity.
- RESEARCH abstracts are scored on scientific merit, clinical relevance & clarity.
Notification Letters
Notification of selections will be emailed to the SUBMITTING AUTHOR no later than January 15, 2008.
Please be sure that the following information is provided for all authors. (First name, Last Name, Address, City, State/Province, Zip code, Country, Email Address, Phone Number). It is vital for the email addresses to be current and accurate since all communication with AACN will be delivered via email.
If the presenting author contact and email address should change before NTI 2008, he/she needs to provide the contact information to the following email address: posters@aacn.org.
Abstract Publication
Accepted Research & Creative Solutions abstracts will be published in the following:
Research Abstracts will be published in the May 08 issue of the American Journal of Critical Care (AJCC)
Creative Solutions Abstracts will be published in the May 08 issue of Critical Care Nurse (CCN) Journal
- Abstracts not accepted for presentation will not be published.
- Abstracts will be published exactly as submitted through the online submission program.
Research & Creative Solutions On-Line Poster Presentation
AACN is excited to announce a wonderful opportunity for you to share your accepted presentation with our members and NTI attendees. As a selected poster and/or oral presenter, you are invited to join AACN in providing our members with an Internet-based exclusive viewing of your poster presentation. In addition to providing electronic access to your poster and/or oral presentation(s) via the NTI 2008 website, all Internet poster presentations will be incorporated into a self-study activity offered in the NTI 2008 Self Study Pavilion. After NTI, all Internet poster presentations will be accredited as an AACN continuing education activity and will be available from the AACN website via online CE Center. This enables your poster to be viewed for a two-year period. Additionally, any member who visits the NTI 2008 website will be able to enjoy and learn from your presentation, thereby allowing you to impact potentially hundreds of critical care nurses.
Click here for information on becoming an online poster presenter
NTI Presentations
Authors scheduled for POSTER presentations will be assigned a poster board and will be expected to display illustrative materials, (e.g., graphs, charts, etc.) We encourage you to be at your poster to answer questions from interested participants on Tuesday and Wednesday from 10:15 AM to 12:00 Noon.
Authors scheduled for ORAL sessions will each have fifteen minutes for presentation scheduled in groups of four.
Submission of an abstract implies commitment to present your abstract at NTI 2008. Substitutes are permitted with a brief explanation emailed to the following email address: Posters@aacn.org
Please include the following information in your letter:
1. Abstract title
2. Abstract number
3. Primary author first and last name
4. Substitute author name, AACN customer/member number, and contact information.
NTI Registration
All oral & poster presenters must register for the conference.
Individuals whose abstracts are accepted will receive a $75 reduction on NTI registration.
Reduced registration amount applies to the SUBMITTING AUTHOR.
Presenters who have multiple abstracts accepted will be eligible for only one $75 reduction in NTI registration. This cannot be combined with chapter discounts.
If you are presenting an Education Session and a Research &/or Creative Solutions Abstract, the $75 registration discount for Research & Creative Solutions presentation will not apply. Because the registration for Educational Speakers is compensated, you may transfer your Research & Creative Solutions $75 discount to only one of the other listed authors from your abstract.
NTI Expenses
Expenses associated with the preparation, submission, and presentation of an abstract are the responsibility of the author/presenter. If accepted, the presenter is required to pay all fees associated with the meeting including, but not limited to, travel, housing accommodations, meeting registration, etc.
Copyright Transfer
Individuals whose abstracts are accepted will also be required to sign a copyright transfer.
This certifies that the material is original; does not copy or otherwise infringe on the copyright or other proprietary rights of another party; that the author has participated sufficiently in developing the work in order to take public responsibility for the content (in the case of multiple poster author/presenters, all should certify this aspect); that the abstract has not been previously published; and permission for AACN to publish the abstract in AACN conference materials and/or journal and/or on Web site, or permission to publish any way we see fit.
AACN Continuing Nursing Education
CE credit is given for both the Research & Creative Solutions presentations at NTI.
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
AACN has been approved as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the State Boards of Nursing of Alabama (#ABNP0062), California (#01036), and Louisiana (#ABN12). AACN programming meets the standards for most other states requiring mandatory continuing education credit for relicensure.
AACN Contacts
AACN Staff are availible for assistance on questions or concerns in regards to the Research & Creative Solutions Abstracts, you may contact them at the following email address: posters@aacn.org
Frequently Asked Questions
When I submit my Research or Creative Solutions Abstract through AACN's web site, how can I save a copy of my submission?
We recommend that you prepare and save your abstract file in your computer before going to our web page. Once at the web page, fill out the application and complete the abstract template according to instructions. Attach your abstract as directed. When you complete the abstract submission process, you will be able to print a copy for your files.
What font and character size should I use?
Use a universal Times or Arial size 11. Avoid use of fonts specific to the word program you use. This is particularly true for symbols, as some character sets in use do not translate well, resulting in lost or confusing information.
Is there a text limit on the length of my Research &/or Creative Solutions Abstract?
Yes. The text part of each abstract is indicated within the template.
How do I know that my abstract submission was received?
As you complete individual steps in the process, the system will display the results. At the end of the process, a final confirmation page will be immediately displayed showing all information successfully received. All authors will receive and email confirmation of the abstract submission including the abstract number.
You may review and edit your abstract until October 1, 2008. After that, no further changes will be allowed.
The summary page states that my abstract is complete. Does this mean my abstract has been accepted?
No. Abstracts are sent to review committees in October. Selection letters will be mailed to the applicant January 15, 2008.
Why is my email address listed at the bottom of the abstract?
Your e-mail address is provided so that interested colleagues may contact you after the conference with any questions regarding your abstract.
Is my title or author listing part of the narrative word count?
No, the title and author listing are not part of the narrative word count.
Why can’t I use table/graphs/charts/borders/bullets in my abstract?
The on-line database does not accommodate table, graphs, charts, borders, and or bullets.
Why do I have to use my own AACN member/customer number when submitting my abstract?
AACN’s on-line database holds a record of the submitting author only. As a result, correspondence and the $75 reduction for NTI registration is related to the applicant only.
What is the difference between presenting a poster at NTI and the on-line poster presentations?
On-line poster presentations are internet-based exclusive viewing of poster shown via power-point.
NTI presentations are graphically illustrated, self-explanatory presentations. Authors illustrate their findings by displaying graphs, photographs, diagrams, & limited text on a 4 feet tall x 8 feet wide poster board.
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