AAHPM HPNA

CALL FOR PAPERS, POSTERS AND CASE STUDY SESSIONS PROPOSALS

Annual Assembly of
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
&
Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association

January 30 - February 2, 2008 in Tampa Bay, FL

The deadline for abstract submission is
Midnight Pacific Time on Monday, July 16, 2007

The AAHPM & HPNA Annual Assembly Program Planning Scientific Subcommittee invites the submission of proposals (abstracts) for Papers (15 minute presentation of a research study, clinical review, or case report) and Posters (a research study, evaluation project that reports outcomes, or a case report) in the following topic areas:

  • Systems of Care
  • Clinical Outcomes
  • Therapeutic Trials
  • Epidemiology
  • Health Services Research
  • Educational Research
  • Hospital Based Case Presentation/Clinical Vignette
  • Community Based Case Presentation/Clinical Vignette
  • Basic Science/Symptom Pathophysiology

The Annual Assembly Planning Committee encourages proposals from both previous presenters and individuals who have not presented before.

Submission Instructions

Proposals (abstracts) are to be submitted via the Internet. Proposals will be accepted June 15 - July 16, 2007, midnight, PDT. The system will be closed after July 16 and additional proposals will not be accepted. Your submission will be automatically sent to the AAHPM office once you have completed the forms and selected the submit feature on the web site. You should not mail any hard copies to AAHPM. The system is very user-friendly, and information about technical assistance is available.

Please provide all information requested on the submission tool, including:
  • A title for the presentation that describes your topic in a clear and concise manner and accurately informs the reader of the subject matter. Many meeting attendees will select your session based on title alone.
  • A listing of the session’s measurable behavioral objectives. The objectives will be included in the program book.
  • All authors (& their contact information) associated with this submission. Accurate contact information for all authors is crucial for communication purposes and printed program materials.
  • A Disclosure Statement for the Presenting Author. Presenters must identify relationships with companies who manufacture products used in the treatment of the subjects under discussion.
  • A 300-word abstract which describes the session's content. Specific requirements for each presentation type are explained within the abstract collection tool. This information will be printed in the program book and should contain sufficient detail to permit an independent evaluation of the potential effectiveness of the session.

You will also be asked the following questions:

  • Is your presentation original research study, a clinical review, or a case report?
  • Is your presentation aimed at the more experienced practitioner, less experienced practitioner, or both?

Review and Notification


Proposals will be reviewed by members of the Annual Assembly Scientific Subcommittee based on the following criteria:
  • Scientific/Clinical content is valid and supports the conclusions
  • Adds to existing knowledge, innovative/cutting-edge topic
  • Presents innovative solutions to current issues in hospice/palliative care
  • Contributes to the major content areas of the assembly
  • Significance/importance/relevance to hospice and palliative care
  • Content is valid and aligned with the interest of the public
  • Multidisciplinary approaches
  • Well written/clearly communicated

Notification of the proposal’s status will be sent in September 2007, to the presenting author listed on the submission.The presenter in accepted sessions will be required to register for the Assembly and pay appropriate registration fees.

AAHPM/HPNA 2008 Annual Assembly Scientific Sub-Committee Co-Chairs
Jay Thomas, MD PhD and Sally A. Norton, PhD RN
-AAHPM President J. Cameron Muir, MD FAAHPM
-HPNA President Janet Snapp, MSN RN OCN CHPN®

Begin a New Submission by selecting one of the following. Deadline for the receipt of all submissions is Midnight Pacific Time on Monday, July 16, 2007:

Submissions Closed

Once you have submitted the title of your presentation you will automatically receive an email that includes a password-protected hyperlink. If you must interrupt the submission process before finishing it, you can resume at any time by clicking on the hyperlink in that email. For help in submitting an abstract online, email Tech Support.

Abstract submissions and revisions are no longer being accepted.

But you can still view your abstract. If you can find the confirming email mentioned above (from aahpm@confex.com) then you will have found a direct link to your submission. If you remember the abstract ID# and password, enter those codes below.

Abstract ID#       Password      

If all else fails, click here and we will send you another email with a link to your abstract.



If you require assistance in using the online submission tool, please contact technical support or by phone (401) 334-0220 (8:30 AM - 6:00 PM, EST).