Clinical Innovations Abstract and Poster Guidelines

and Poster Guidelines CI posters must demonstrate the impact of an idea on nursing process improvements, patient education, patient care, staff education, or leadership strategies. Generally, they describe the effect of an idea on nursing practice. CI Abstract/Poster components:  Titleconveys the project’s significance.  Purposestates overall goals and outcome objectives of the project  Background – briefly describe how the project came about  Method – describe approach to the project and how the outcomes will be evaluated If the project is complete include:  Results – present general findings Abstract Guidelines:  Including title, abstract should not exceed 400 words  Abstract submission should include all authors responsible for the project  Abstract submission will include completing the vested interest form. This section must be completed so we may apply for Nurse Contact Hours.Guidelines:  Including title, abstract should not exceed 400 words  Abstract submission should include all authors responsible for the project  Abstract submission will include completing the vested interest form. This section must be completed so we may apply for Nurse Contact Hours. Poster Guidelines:  Maximum poster size3ft. tall by 5ft. wide.  CI poster template can be accessed through this link – http://www.med.umich.edu/nursing/research/posterTemps/ClinicalInnovations.pptx  Posters already printed for other meetings may be submitted as is. Please contact [email protected] if your pre-made poster cannot be attached to a corkboard with push pins. Target Audience: UMHS Nursing | Last reviewed date: 6/28/13 | Author/Contact: Kathi Collins