10Th Annual 2017 Healthcare Simulation Conference

10th Annual 2017 Healthcare Simulation Conference

Hosted by

Johnson County Community College

University of Kansas

Kansas City Regional Simulation Alliance

September 21 and 22, 2017

Celebrating 10 years of Simulation!

reSEARCH: Finding Answers together

Conference Objectives:

*Ignite curiosity to spark your reSearch framework

*Apply leading practices to discover how reSearch can influence the design of your program

*Prepare yourself to be a better consumer of the current research findings

*Analyze how to incorporate data-driven improvement to maximize your simulation based training

*Collect and disseminate data to communicate the patient safety story with all stake-holders

Guidelines for Submissions for Poster Abstract:

Poster Abstracts—Deadline August 4th, 2017

Research Study, Case Study, and Special Topic abstracts will be considered:

Research Abstracts must include: 1) purpose or hypothesis of the study, 2) number and type of subjects, 3) materials and methods, 4) type(s) of data analysis used, 5) summary data, 6) numerical results of statistical test(s) where appropriate, 7) conclusion and 8) clinical relevance. This category can also include single-subject research designs.

Case Study Abstractsmust involve PT treatment of patients and include: 1) purpose/introduction, 2) accurate descriptions of the patient(s), treatments and outcomes, 3) discussion regarding the unique clinical insight(s) gained from the case study and 4) conclusion being careful to avoid overstating.

Special Topic Abstracts:we welcome abstracts that describe a systematic selection and critique of evidence relevant to well-defined questions about diagnosis, prevention, prognosis, or intervention. Abstracts must include: 1) purpose, 2) data sources/ criteria for study selection, 3) results, 4) conclusion and 5) clinical relevance.

Abstract Submissions will be evaluated using the following Rubric:

Objective:
The introduction includes the objective, purpose, and relevance to education/clinical practice
Background/Preparation:
The author provides sufficient analysis of supporting literature
Methods:
The study design and methods are appropriate and clearly explained the study or project design.
Analysis / Evaluation:
The analysis/evaluation includes an analysis of techniques used and sound statistical analysis.
Results:
Provide results using measureable metrics and including significance to current practice.
The results were appropriate generalized and contribute notably to the field.

Conclusions:

Authors provide recommendations for education, practice or policy.

Presentation:
The writing is clear. Quality references are provided. Submission adheres to submission guidelines.

Conference Posters will be reviewed and Awards will be presented during the conference Thursday afternoon.

All authors will be invited to be present with their posters during the Thursday AM break and Thursday reception.

All author(s) will be recognized during the Thursday reception.

Please submit the following Details:

1)Title

2)List of Faculty Presenters, Credentials, and Email contact information for each presenter

3)Information for Primary Contact:

Name, Position, Organization, Address, Phone number and Email address

4)School/Organization Affiliation

5)Abstract (500 word maximum)

Suggested format: Introduction/Objective, Background/Preparation, Methods, Analysis/Evaluation, Results, Conclusions and References

SUBMISSION Information

Email:

Kathy Carver, RN, MN

Co-Chair Conference Planning Committee

913-469-8500 x3895/ cell 913-220-8388