Criteria for Abstract Submission

We are delighted to announce that abstract submission for the Marymount International Conference is now open.

The conference theme “Reflections and Projections” links historical and contemporary knowledge to innovative thinking for the future, in relation to the global need for palliative care and care of the older person.

The Scientific Committee is currently finalising an interesting and exciting programme, including international and national guest speakers.

Abstracts will be a significant and important component of the programme. Therefore, we would like to invite you to submit abstracts for presentation, supporting the theme of the conference.

Abstracts will be presented in one of two formats at the conference, either as an oral or as a poster presentation, which will be decided by the Scientific Committee. 

Important things to remember:

• Submission may only be made by email to Dr. Karie Dennehey drkdennehy@marymount.ie
• Submissions made via any other method will not be accepted.
• Closing date and time for receipt of submissions is 5:00pm on Friday 8th September 2023

 

Please ensure you have read ALL submission criteria before submitting an abstract.

Abstracts that do NOT adhere to the criteria as set out will not be accepted.

The following Criteria apply to ALL Abstracts submitted:

1	Only abstracts with FULL results will be considered for Platform Presentation.
2	ALL abstracts MUST have interim results to be considered for Poster Presentation.
3	The abstract text cannot exceed 300 words.
4	Abstracts must be written in English.
5	Acronyms and abbreviations must be explained.
6	The abstract text must not contain information about the presenters or institutions involved, in order to facilitate the blind review process.
7	Graphs are not allowed in the abstract.
8	Generic drug names are preferred. The use of trade names should only be used when absolutely necessary.
9	The author will be asked and is required to indicate the source of funding (if applicable) in the submission process.
10	Ethical Approval must be obtained and noted for original research.
11	For case reports, signed informed consent from patients (or relatives/guardians) must be obtained and noted where appropriate.

 

 

Submission Guidelines for Research

 

Abstracts must be structured using subheadings as follows:

1. Title
2. Background
3. Aims and Objectives
4. Methods and Methodology (incl. ethical approval)
5. Findings/Results
6. Conclusions

 

Note: Any research abstract must have FULL results to be considered for Platform presentation or interim results for a Poster Presentation.

 

Submission Guidelines for Clinical Audits

 

Abstracts must be structured using subheadings as follows:

1. 1. Title
   2. Background & rationale for audit
   3. Aim(s)
   4. Standard(s)/Criteria
   5. Methodology
   6. Conclusions, Recommendations and Action Plan
   7. Results and Re-Audit of Implemented Recommendations

 

Audits will only be accepted if the audit cycle has been completed.

 

What is Clinical Audit?

The systematic review and evaluation of current practice against research based standards with a view to improving clinical care for service users. Clinical Audit is a way to continually assess and improve patient care, benchmark against best practice, to uphold professional standards and ultimately to improve the quality and effectiveness of healthcare.

An audit is a piece of work in which local performance is assessed against a standard with the aim of improving practice, where appropriate. This standard may be locally or nationally produced.

 

Clinical Audit Support Documents

http://hse.ie/eng/about/Who/qualityandpatientsafety/Clinical_Audit/clinicalauditdocuments.html

http://www.hse.ie/eng/about/Who/qualityandpatientsafety/Clinical_Audit/clinicalauditdocuments.html

http://www.hse.ie/eng/about/Who/qualityandpatientsafety/Clinical_Audit/RoutineAuditTools2.html

 

Submission Guidelines for Quality Improvement Initiative

 

 Abstracts must be structured using subheadings as follows:

1. 1. Title
   2. Background & Rationale for initiative
   3. Aims and Objectives
   4. Methods: How you went about the initiative. Identify key steps carried out, tools used, and the timeframe
   5. Outcome/Results
   6. Conclusions, Recommendations, Plan for sustainability

 

 

Submission Criteria for Case Series/Case Reports:

 

Abstracts must be structured using subheadings as follows:

1. 1. Title
   2. Background
   3. Case Presentation
   4. Management & Outcomes
   5. Discussion/Learning Points/What this Study Adds
   6. Conclusions

 

Background: Identify the issue the case study addresses. Why this case is important. Current knowledge on the topic. Indication of the case relevance to practice and research.

Case Presentation: Brief summary of case(s) history, examinations and investigations. Working/differential diagnoses.

Management & Outcomes: Details of any treatment/intervention given and a description of the course/outcome(s) of the clinical issue(s) being reported. Description of case(s) outcome. Details of any outcome measures used.

Discussion/Learning Points/What this Study Adds: Relevance of the findings to clinical practice, theory or research methodology. Include references and relevant learning. Description of lessons learnt from the case(s).

Conclusions: Implications for future clinical practice or research

 

PATIENT CONSENT: You must clearly indicate in your submission that you have obtained signed informed consent from patients (or relatives/guardians) before submitting an Abstract to this conference.

All information which could potentially identify the patient/case must be anonymised, e.g. specific ages, ethnicity, occupations.

 

On submission, please note which category relates to your abstract:

Pain and symptom management

Cancer

Non-malignant conditions

Frailty & Care of the older person

Dementia Care

Psychosocial Care

Bereavement

Spiritual, Cultural and Ethical issues

Communication and Advance Care Planning

Education

Quality Improvement and Service Development

Rehabilitation

Primary Care

Covid