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Annual Assembly of
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
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Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association
March 3 - 6, 2010 in Boston, MA
The deadline for abstract submission is
Noon Pacific Time on Wednesday, July 15, 2009
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The AAHPM & HPNA Annual Assembly Scientific Subcommittee invites the submission of proposals
(abstracts) for Papers (15 minute presentation of a research study, clinical review,
or case report) and Posters (a research study, evaluation project that reports outcomes,
or a case report) in the following topic areas:
- Systems of Care
- Clinical Trials
- Population-Based Research
- Program Evaluations
- Health Services Research
- Educational Research
- Case Series and Reports
- Basic Science
- Qualitative Research
- Survey/Instrument Development/Psychometric Validation
The Annual Assembly Scientific Subcommittee encourages proposals from both previous presenters
and individuals who have not presented before.
Submission Instructions
Proposals (abstracts) are to be submitted via the Internet.
Proposals will be accepted June 15 - July 15, 2009, noon, PDT.
The system will be closed after July 15 and additional proposals will not be accepted.
Your submission will be automatically sent to the AAHPM office once you have
completed the forms and selected the submit
feature on the web site.
You should not mail any hard copies to AAHPM. The system is very user-friendly,
and information about technical assistance is available.
Please provide all information requested on the submission tool, including:
- A title for the presentation that describes your topic in a clear and concise manner and accurately informs the
reader of the subject matter. Many meeting attendees will select your session based on title alone.
- A listing of the session's measurable behavioral objectives. The objectives will be included in the program book.
- All authors (& their contact information) associated with this submission.
Accurate contact information for all authors is crucial for communication purposes and printed program materials.
- A Disclosure Statement from all authors.
Authors must identify relationships with companies who manufacture products used in the treatment of the
subjects under discussion.
- A 300-word abstract which describes the session's content. Specific requirements for each presentation type are
explained within the abstract collection tool.
This information will be available on the AAHPM Web site and should contain sufficient detail to permit
an independent evaluation of the potential effectiveness of the session.
You will also be asked the following questions:
- Is your presentation original research study, a clinical review, or a case report?
- Is your presentation aimed at the more experienced practitioner, less experienced practitioner, or both?
While we will not limit the number of submissions, we will limit accepted abstracts to 3 total for each primary presenter.
Review and Notification
Proposals will be reviewed by members of the Annual Assembly Committee based on the following criteria:
- Adds to existing knowledge; presents an innovative/cutting-edge topic
- Has significance/importance/relevance to hospice and palliative care
- Is well written and clearly communicated
- Is the purpose of the study clear stated?
- Is the study design appropriate for the question being asked?
- Are the findings presented clearly?
- Are the author's conclusions consistent with the study results?
- Are the research findings relevant to the practice of hospice and palliative care?
AAHPM Awards for Young Investigators
There will be three award categories: one for medical students and doctoral candidates; one for physicians-in-training
(fellows and postdoctoral candidates); and one for junior faculty. Selected winners must be AAHPM members.
Selections will be determined by the Annual Assembly Scientific Sub-committee during the abstract review process.
Each winner will receive complimentary registration and $500 to assist with expenses related to attendance at the annual
assembly.
AAHPM Paper Awards
This award recognizes the two top-scoring papers, as determined during the abstract review process by the Scientific
Sub-committee. Recipients will be presented with a plaque at the start of their paper sessions.
AAHPM Poster Awards
This award recognizes the best poster in each submission category. The Scientific Sub-committee will identify potential posters
during the abstract review process, and reviewers will meet again on-site to view the selected posters and make their final
decisions. Recipients will receive citation ribbons in recognition of outstanding achievement.
Notification of the proposal's status will be sent in early September 2009, to the presenting author listed on the submission.
The presenter in accepted sessions will be required to register for the Assembly and pay appropriate registration fees.
| AAHPM/HPNA 2010 Annual Assembly Scientific Sub-Committee Co-Chairs |
| Melissa Carlson, PhD MBA and Maryjo Prince-Paul, PhD APRN ACHPN® |
| -AAHPM President |
Gail Cooney, MD |
| -HPNA President |
Margaret Campbell, PhD RN FAAN |
For help in submitting an abstract online, email tech support at support@connect2conferences.com.
If you have already registered -- and you wish to resume, edit, or withdraw your submission -- you can do so online up until the submission deadline.
Advanced Notice
Attention professionals and students advancing their career in hospice and palliative care!
AAHPM and HPNA will be calling for submissions for a Professional in Training Case Presentations beginning
October 1, 2009. Fellows, advance practice nurses, and professionals of all hospice and palliative care
disciplines pursuing career advancements through research and education, are encouraged to submit. To submit an abstract, you should be participating in a training program in the field of medicine or attending a graduate or certificate program in nursing or social work.
If you require assistance in using the online submission tool, please
contact support@connect2amc.com or by
phone 847/375-4712 between 8am-6pm Central Time, Monday through Friday.
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