The Patient Centered Outcomes Research Centerat Washington University in St. Louis

is proud to present the 6th Annual PCOR Symposium.

Call for Abstracts

“Patient Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR): Translation to Policy and Practice”

April 5th & 6th, 2016

Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine

Submission of abstracts begins November 16, 2015

Deadline for submission is December 18, 2015

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

General Information

  • Authors may submit abstracts as “Oral Only”, “Poster Only” or “Oral or Poster”.
  • Presentation topics will includePCOR training andPCORimplementation in policy or practice.
  • Special attention will be given to those abstracts that address PCOR in relation to the elderly, racial/ethnic minorities and rural populations.
  • Accepted abstracts must have at least one presenting author who registers for and attends the meeting. Author(s) are responsible for expenses associated with attending the symposium including travel and housing costs. There is no registration fee for the symposium.

Abstract Format

  • Abstracts will be limited to 500 words excluding title and author information.
  • The following information is required of the presenting author: first name, last name, institution, department, street address, city, state, country, phone number and a valid email address. First name, last name, institution, city, state, country and a valid email address are required for all co-authors.
  • The title should be brief and should clearly indicate the content of the paper. Abbreviations may not be used in abstract titles.
  • Organization of the body of the abstracts is recommended as follows:
  • Purpose of the study.
  • Methods used to conduct the research in sufficient detail to evaluate their appropriateness and novelty.
  • Results, stated in sufficient detail to support conclusions. It is not satisfactory to state “Results will be discussed” or “Data will be presented”.
  • Conclusions reached.

Abstract Review Process

The symposium planning committeewill assign the abstract to 2 independent reviewers. Every attempt will be made to assign reviewers with no conflicts of interest. Reviewers who receive abstracts that pose potential conflicts of interest will send them back for re-assignment.

Each reviewer will rate the abstract in the following the 3 categories on the 9-point response scale used in NIH reviews. In addition, each reviewer will have the opportunity to provide written comments on the abstract submissions.

Significance. Does the project address an important problem or a critical barrier to progress in the field of PCOR? How will scientific knowledge, technical capability, or clinical practice be improved through the project? How will the project change the concepts, methods, technologies, treatments, services, or preventive interventions? Does the project have the ability to influence policy or practice?

Innovation. Does the application challenge and seek to shift current PCOR research, clinical applications, or policy by utilizing novel theoretical concepts, approaches or methodologies, instrumentation, or interventions? Is a refinement, improvement, or new application of theoretical concepts, approaches or methodologies, instrumentation, or interventions proposed?

Approach. Are the overall strategy, methodology, and analyses well-reasoned and appropriate?

The symposium planning committeewill compile reviews and select abstracts based on the numeric and written feedback about the quality of the abstract, its relevance to PCOR, and its ability to advance the field.

Abstract Submission and Notification

  • Submit abstracts via email to by the submission deadline of December 18th.
  • Each author will receive an email confirming submission.
  • All submissions will be reviewed by the Symposium Planning Committee.
  • Notification of acceptance will be sent via email.

Please contact Rachel Lamp, via phone at (314) 454-5116, or email at with questions.