HOW TO WRITE AN ABSTRACTPRESENTED BY: CHELSEA LAWRENCE, BSN, RN, BMTCN, CPHON

WHAT DO WE MEAN BY ABSTRACT

¡ A brief, usually 250-500 word, overview of an intervention or idea.

¡ Commonly written as a submission for presentation¡ Oral

¡ Poster

¡ Just a “taste”

LETS BREAK THINGS DOWN

¡ Step 1¡ Decide on a topic

Learning Gap

Measurable

Objectives

BREAKING THINGS DOWN

¡ Step 2¡ Read ALL instructions for submission

Word Limit

Previously Submitted?

Deadlines

5 COMMON SECTIONS FOR ABSTRACTS

Title

Background

Purpose

Method

Summary Of Evidence

TITLE

¡ First Impression

¡ What are you trying to address

¡ Word Limit for Title

¡ Usually does not count in overall word limit http://retailernowmag.com/the-power-of-the-first-impression/

BACKGROUND/BASIS OF INQUIRY

¡ Current State

¡ Learning Needs

¡ Few Sentences

https://theblackhatbaker.com/on-the-bench/category/personal/2?view=full

PURPOSE

¡ Objectives/Goals

¡ Just a few sentences

https://www.facebook.com/KeepItShortAndSweet/

METHOD

¡ Include Patient population

¡ Describe specific interventions

¡ How did you analyze or collect data

https://www.bkconnection.com/books/title/Get-to-the-Point!

SUMMARY OF EVIDENCE

¡ Results (show stats if you have them)

¡ Current state vs intervention

¡ Future direction

¡ Referenceshttps://www.mustachianpost.com/2016/07/31/show-me-your-numbers-interview-serie/

DOUBLE CHECK

¡ Address learning gaps¡ What are the learning needs

¡ What do you want your audience to be able to do following your presentation

¡ Learning outcome¡ Measurable

¡ What is the take away

TIPS

¡ Find a mentor

¡ Have a professional picture

¡ Do not wait until the night before to submit

¡ Have up to date references

¡ Check your internet browser

CURRENT ABSTRACTS

¡ ASBMT¡ Selected for Oral Presentation on 2/21/2019

¡ APHON¡ In Review

SPECIAL THANKS

Sharon Staton, MS-SSEM, BSN, RN, CPHON, BMTCN

Sheranda Fesler PhD(c), MS, BSN, RNC, NE-BC, CPHQ, CPPS