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2012 Annual Conference – Abstract Submission Form

Thank you for your interest in participating in the Society of Trauma Nurses, Abstract Submissions.
Please complete the form below. Fields noted with an asterisk (*) are required.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: October, 31, 2011
(Submissions will be accepted until 11:59pm PST October, 31, 2011)

Click Here To Review the Instructions (PLEASE READ BEFORE SUBMITTING)

Contact Information
Tell us all about you.

*First Name:
Middle Initial:
*Last Name:
*Prof. Credentials:
Organization:
Position:

*Address 1:
Address 2:
*City:
*State:
*Zip:
Country:

*E-Mail Address:
*Phone:

Abstract Information
See text in red for examples of how you might complete each field. These examples are only a guide for the suggested content, and do not provide a complete or unlimited source of possible text for those fields.

Abstract Title:
  (e.g. “Development of a Screening Protocol for Mild TBI,” or “Functional Recovery of Patients With Severe Pelvic Fractures”)

Abstract Authors:
  (e.g. Christina. Smith, Bob. Jones, and Rebecca Smith – remember to include each author’s professional credentials)

Abstract Type:
Preferred Format:

Keywords:
  (Up to 10 words, e.g. Pelvis, Fracture, Outcomes, Screening, etc)

Abstract Text
Structured abstracts include only essential information for communicating the nature and results of the study or project. Please be sure to submit your abstract as blinded. For example, do not use specific provider names, institution names or locations in your submission. NOTE: The seven headings listed below are all mandatory fields and MUST be included in the abstract.

BACKGROUND & PURPOSE
*Background / Purpose:
(Limit 600 characters with spaces)
  What is the problem? Why is it important? How was the problem identified? What is the scope and significance of the problem? Include literature review, project aim, objectives/ or goal, and baseline measurement (if appropriate). If evidence-based practice project, include evidence evaluation/ synthesis of findings to support practice change.

METHODS / IMPLEMENTATION
*Study/Project Design:
(Limit 100 characters with spaces)
  For a research study, include whether descriptive, hypothesis-generating, observational, field study, cohort, case-control study, survey sample, randomized controlled trial, meta-analysis, etc. For an evidence-based practice project, include times for data collection, measurement before and after implementation of new protocol or guideline, etc.

*Setting:
(Limit 100 characters with spaces)
  Where did the research or best-practice project take place? (Elementary School? Community hospital? Academic center? Clinic? Was it a multi-center project or just at one hospital, clinic, ED, or ICU?)

*Sample:
(Limit 150 characters with spaces)
  How many participants were in the study or quality improvement project? (e.g. This was a convenience sample of 88 older adults, age 65 and older.)

*Procedures:
(Limit 800 characters with spaces)
  Implementation of the project or study: How did you design and carry it out? What information was collected, measured, analyzed? What was the plan for the evaluation of outcomes?

FINDINGS & RESULTS
*Findings / Results:
(Limit 1000 characters with spaces)
  What were the results or findings of your study/ project? Outcomes and lessons learned? Were the findings statistically significant?

DISCUSSIONS / CONCLUSIONS / IMPLICATIONS
*Discussion / Conclusions / Implications:
(Limit 600 characters with spaces)
  Synopsis of the most important things you learned from this project or study. What are the implications of your findings for nursing science, patient outcomes, practice, education, leadership, and/ or policy? What remains to be learned? What are the next steps or recommendations?

*Disclaimer:

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