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- 1. HowtoWritea ScientificAbstract& MakeaGreatPoster Health Sciences Digital Library & Learning Center
- 2. Contoso Pharmaceuticals • Presentation vs. Papers • Types of Research ⁻ Basic ⁻ Clinical ⁻ Translational • Types of Posters ⁻ Research Poster ⁻ Case Presentation Poster ⁻ Quality Improvement Poster ⁻ Patient Safety Poster • Construction • Examples Presentation • Judging/Evaluation Overview
- 3. Contoso Pharmaceuticals Definitionsof BasicResearch andBasic Science Basic research is performed without thought of practical ends. It results in general knowledge and an understanding of nature and its laws.This general knowledge provides the means of answering a large number of important practical problems, though it may not give a complete specific answer to any one of them.The function of applied research is to provide such complete answers. Basic research training is pervasive in medical schools.With PhD programs offered in disciplines such as the biomedical sciences, computational biology, and neuroscience, the basic science field has been well established. Competencies within the basic sciences have been clearly defined, allowing for effective development and evaluation of educational programs. Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2829707/#R4
- 4. Contoso Pharmaceuticals DefinitionsofClinicalResearch In 1997, the NIH Director’s Panel on Clinical Research issued the following 3-part definition of clinical research: 1. Patient-oriented research. Research conducted with human subjects (or on material of human origin such as tissues, specimens and cognitive phenomena) for which an investigator (or colleague) directly interacts with human subjects. Excluded from this definition are in vitro studies that utilize human tissues that cannot be linked to a living individual. Patient- oriented research includes: (a) mechanisms of human disease, (b) therapeutic interventions, (c) clinical trials, or (d) development of new technologies. 2. Epidemiologic and behavioral studies. 3. Outcomes research and health services research. Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2829707/#R4
- 5. Contoso Pharmaceuticals DefinitionsofTranslational Research The definition of translational research is less clear than the definitions of basic and clinical research.The NIH offered the following definition: Translational research includes two areas of translation. One is the process of applying discoveries generated during research in the laboratory, and in preclinical studies, to the development of trials and studies in humans.The second area of translation concerns research aimed at enhancing the adoption of best practices in the community.Cost-effectiveness of prevention and treatment strategies is also an important part of translational science. Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2829707/#R4
- 6. Contoso Pharmaceuticals Presentationvs.Papers Papers • Single preplanned narrative • Text & figures • Remote audience • Reader can study in their own time • Few to many pages • Limited interaction • Supporting material can be conveniently linked, e.g. references, URLs Presentations • Single preplanned narrative • Speech • Captive audience • 15+ minutes • Multiple “slides” • Fixed mode of interaction
- 7. Contoso Pharmaceuticals Presentationvs.Papersvs.Posters Papers • Single preplanned narrative • Text & figures • Remote audience • Reader can study in their own time • Few to many pages • Limited interaction • Supporting material can be conveniently linked, e.g. references, URLs Presentations • Single preplanned narrative • Speech • Captive audience • 15+ minutes • Multiple “slides” • Fixed mode of interaction Posters • Discussion • Multiple narratives • Browsing audience • ~5 minutes per discussion • Single “slide” • Supporting material can be provided, e.g. paper, tablet device, demo, etc.
- 8. Contoso Pharmaceuticals BasicPosterContent Title • Briefly convey the subject matter • Attract interest without gimmicks Introduction • Problem Statement (why it matters), avoiding as much jargon as possible Methodology • Not too much detail, graphics work well in many cases Results • What worked, what didn’t • Brief data analysis Conclusion • Your interpretations (Don’t repeat results) • Further work • Citations • Acknowledgements • Contact Information
- 9. Contoso Pharmaceuticals Learning Objectives The student, before graduation, must have demonstrated for the faculty, knowledge of and ability to: • #311 Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with patients, patients’ families, colleagues, allied health professionals and other staff with whom physicians must exchange information in carrying out their responsibilities. • #413 Filter, evaluate, and reconcile information, demonstrating the following: • a. Knowledge of the factors that influence the accuracy and validity of information in general. • b. Ability to discriminate between types of information sources in terms of their currency, format (for example a review vs. an original article), authority, relevance, and availability. • c. Ability to weigh conflicting information from several sources and reconcile the differences. • d. Ability to critically review a published research report. • e. Knowledge of copyright and intellectual property issues, especially with regard to materials that are retrieved electronically. Source: https://myutsouthwestern.swmed.edu/dana/home/launch.cgi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.utsouthwestern.net%2F
- 10. Contoso Pharmaceuticals PurposeofaPoster • Communicate research • To illustrate key points in a visually stimulating manner • To represent yourself and your work to peers and colleagues • To network with leaders in your field of interest
- 11. Contoso Pharmaceuticals Abstract • An Abstract is a brief summary of a research article, thesis, case.…quickly allowing the reader to ascertain the purpose. • An abstract is used as the basis for selecting research proposed for presentation
- 12. Contoso Pharmaceuticals AbstractContinued… • Abstract will form the body of your poster • Take already concise description of your work (abstract) and transition it into an exciting, interesting, accurate work of art (poster) • After you have selected your case or completed your research/project, review examples • Program research department • ACP website – link to “winning” abstracts • Friends/colleagues
- 13. Contoso Pharmaceuticals DevelopinganAbstract • Purpose: ― Application for poster presentations ― Making selections for oral presentations ― Briefly summarize work, allowing reader to quickly ascertain purpose • Challenges: ― Months/years of work into ~300 ‐400 words ― Deciding if work is worth entering
- 14. Contoso Pharmaceuticals ResearchAbstract • Title andAuthor Information • Introduction • Methods • Results • Conclusion • 250 words • “Writing a Research Abstract” on the ACP website under “Residents and Fellows” • http://www.acponline.org/residents_fello ws/competitions/abstract/prepare/
- 16. Contoso Pharmaceuticals Source: https://www.slideshare.net/StephenPryor/thesis-poster-presentation-55527406 Different parts of poster don’t line up Title: ALL CAPITALS
- 17. Contoso Pharmaceuticals Pros&ConsofPriorPoster • Background • Text • Color scheme • Abstract
- 18. Contoso Pharmaceuticals Clinical Vignette Abstract Title andAuthor Information Introduction Case Description Discussion 300 words • Classic example of unusual process • Unusual presentation common condition • New diagnostic strategy • Cost effective approach • Interest of others is mainly determined by your interest A case worth reporting?
- 20. Contoso Pharmaceuticals Pros&ConsofPriorPoster • Color scheme • Photos • LittleText • Visual Impact
- 21. Contoso Pharmaceuticals PatientSafety&Quality ImprovementAbstract • Title and Author Information • Introduction of topic • Methods • Results • Conclusion • 300 words • Category focusing on improving patient safety, quality& evaluating patient satisfaction.
- 23. Contoso Pharmaceuticals Pros&ConsofPrior Poster • Clean • Lots of graphs • Little text • Organized texts
- 24. Contoso Pharmaceuticals Recap… Types/Categories of Posters: –Research Poster – Case Presentation Poster –Quality Improvement Poster –Patient Safety/Satisfaction Poster
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