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Important Dates
25 March 2022 : Abstract Submissions Open
23 May 2022 DEADLINE EXTENDED!: Abstract Submissions Close
15 July 2022 : Notification of Acceptance
Abstract Thematic Areas
Authors are invited to submit abstracts highlighting initiatives within any of the focus areas listed below:
Thematic Area | Submitted abstracts may include any of the following focus areas, but not limited to: |
Innovation & Digital Strategies | - Remote provision of services (e.g. tele-health, tele-rehabilitation, tele-consultation)
- Adoption of innovative / digital solutions (e.g. virtual reality, augmented reality, robotics, gamification)
- New models of care
- Training and development
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Health Services Research | - Quality improvement and quality assurance
- Service evaluation
- Advanced scope practice (e.g. first contact practitioner, collaborative prescribing / ordering of tests)
- Value and outcome of patient care (e.g. cost-effectiveness, patient outcomes, patient experience)
- Implementation / translational research
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Basic / Clinical Research | - Clinical research
- Implementation / translational research
- Educational research
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Guidelines for Abstract Submissions
The following types of abstracts are accepted. Authors are to ensure that the required information is included in your abstract.
Types of Abstract | Submissions must include: | Word Limit |
Scientific | - Introduction
- Method(s)
- Results
- Conclusion
| 350 words |
Programme Evaluation
Studies that analyse the effectiveness and efficiency of a programme post-implementation to achieve intended outcomes in a systemic process.
| - Introduction
- Method(s)
- Results
- Conclusion
| 350 words |
Programme Development Studies that describe the planning, designing and/or implementation of a programme according to a need or gap, and features essential processes to achieve intended outcomes. Programmes may either be in conceptual or early stages of implementation.
| - Introduction / Background
- Significance of programme
- Programme design
- Discussion / Learning points
| 350 words |
- Authors must select one category that best fits your abstract. The Scientific Committee and/or its assigned reviewers reserve the right to re-categorise an abstract.
- All abstracts must be presented in clear English with accurate grammar and spelling, which is suitable for publication.
- Abbreviations should be given in brackets after the first full use of the word.
- The use of tables or graphics are not permitted. All data must be in narrative form.
- Submissions in note or point form will not be accepted.
- References are not required for the submission. However, if you wish to include them, it must be within the word limit.
- Please declare if the submission has been presented or published at other platforms.
Abstract Selection
- All abstracts will be assessed by the Scientific Committee and/or its assigned reviewers for quality and applicability to the identified categories.
- Final selection for oral presentation or e-poster display is subjected to the Scientific Committee's discretion.
- The Scientific Committee and/or its assigned reviewers reserve the right to reject any submission that does not meet content or presentation expectations.
- Any abstract(s) deemed to duplicate or to contain significant overlap of content will be rejected.
- Original abstracts that have not been presented or considered for presentation at other platforms will be prioritised.