Writing the Perfect Poster Abstract in 20 Minutes or Less
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One of the easiest ways to begin your publishing career is to present a poster during one of the many annual meetings held by professional optometry. These meetings include but are not limited to the College of Optometrists in Vision Development, American Academy of Optometry and the American Optometric Association. This presentation reviews the step by step process involved in writing an abstract that will be accepted for presentation by these and other organizations most of the time. Once the abstract is written, you are one third of the way to making a significant contribution to the optometric literature. The other two thirds include, creating the poster and writing the final paper to be submitted to an appropriate journal for publication (the last two topics will be addressed at other meetings and/or within future VDR articles). You are encouraged to bring information for a case report and/or case series that you wish to use for a poster in the future.
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Writing the Perfect Poster Abstract in 20 Minutes or Less
- 1. 4/8/2016 1 Writing the Perfect Poster Abstract in 20 Minutes or Less Dominick M. Maino, OD, MEd, FAAO, FCOVD‐A Professor of Pediatrics/Binocular Vision Illinois Eye Institute/Illinois College of Optometry Lyons Family Eye Care Chicago, Il dmaino@ico.edu ICO.edu LyonsFamilyEyeCare.com FB: Vision Therapy at Lyons Family Eye Care Writing the Perfect Abstract One of the easiest ways to begin your publishing career is to present a poster during one of the many annual meetings held by professional optometry. These meetings include but are not limited to the College of Optometrists in Vision Development, American Academy of Optometry and the American Optometric Association. This presentation reviews the step by step process involved in writing an abstract that will be accepted for presentation by these and other organizations most of the time. Once the abstract is written, you are one third of the way to making a significant contribution to the optometric literature. The other two thirds include, creating the poster and writing the final paper to be submitted to an appropriate journal for publication (the last two topics will be addressed at other meetings and/or within future VDR articles). You are encouraged to bring information for a case report and/or case series that you wish to use for a poster in the future. Writing the Perfect Abstract Before the writing begins Choose one or more cases for your abstract This case should be unique, new or unusual The case should highlight timely or essential information The case should demonstrate complete follow‐ through of patient care The case should be appropriate for your audience Writing the Perfect Abstract Submitting the Abstract Follow the Rules of Submission!!! Follow the Guidelines Explicitly! The abstract submission form must be filled out completely
- 2. 4/8/2016 2 Writing the Perfect Abstract Writing the Case Report/Case Series Abstract Follow the Recommended Format of a Case Report TITLE: Title should be short and indicative of the nature of the case report Think of a title that uses “hot topic” words. Some reviewers like “cutesy” titles, some do not. Background: This should give sufficient information so that your case report’s uniqueness is obvious Writing the Perfect Abstract Case Summary: This should include: Who (tell me about the patient/s) What (what was the intervention) How (how did you treat this patient, intervention/therapy techniques used) Outcomes (include the most important data that a reviewer needs to evaluate your case report, before/after findings, quality of life improvements, demonstrate completed care and not be an “in progress” report, etc) Writing the Perfect Abstract Conclusion: This should once again highlight the uniqueness of the case report and why the information contained within the report will lead to enhanced patient care, improved outcomes and an enriched quality of life for your patient. Writing the Perfect Abstract Quick Review of Essentials When Writing the Case Report Tell the reviewer why this case is unique, new and/or unusual. The uniqueness may be obvious to you, but not to the reviewer. The information conveyed must be of sufficient general interest to the community The abstract must be clear, concise, and well‐written in anticipation of publication The abstract must contain sufficient detail for evaluation The case report must highlight timely or essential information, not just a review of information already in the literature Writing the Perfect Abstract The case report/series must be unique The case report must demonstrate complete follow‐through of patient care The clinical significance of the case report must be clear from the abstract Writing the Perfect Abstract Example This poster was accepted for the June 2016 meeting of the AOA (Authors: Dominick M. Maino, OD, MEd, FAAO, FCOVD‐A; Stephanie Lyons, OD; Kelsey Fredericks OD; Rachael Barker, OD all at Lyons Family Eye Care in Chicago) Title: Neuroplasticity and Vision Therapy for Adults: A Case Series Background: Optometric Vision Therapy is considered a viable treatment option for children with various binocular vision disorders (strabismus, amblyopia and other dysfunctions of the binocular vision system). Unfortunately, children with these disorders, if left untreated, become adults with strabismus, amblyopia, convergence insufficiency, etc. Current research suggests that the human visual system retains a good deal of neuroplasticity into adulthood and that even senior individuals can learn new ways of seeing. Unfortunately, optometrists are less likely to suggest vision therapy to their adult patients even though it has been shown to be effective for various groups within the adult population.
- 3. 4/8/2016 3 Writing the Perfect Abstract Case Series/Summary: The diagnostic data, therapy utilized and treatment outcomes are presented for 3 adults with strabismus. LM is a 69 y/o WM who presented with severe symptoms associated with one or more vision dysfunctions (intermittent exotropia at near, convergence insufficiency, diplopia) that interfered with his ability to work. MP is a 24 y/o WF with a post‐surgical (surgery at age 5 years) intermittent esotropia, convergence excess (variable), accommodative insufficiency and suppression. The final patient (SP) is a 29 y/o BF with a 90PD IAXT, diplopia, accommodative excess and oculomotor dysfunction. Depending upon the patient noted above, anywhere from 29 to 42, 45 minute in office vision therapy sessions resulted in significant improvement in vision function and relief of symptoms for up to 2 years post therapeutic intervention. Writing the Perfect Abstract Discussion/Conclusion: The visual cortex has the capacity for experience dependent change (neuroplasticity) throughout life. Unfortunately, when it comes to the adult with binocular vision problems, this is not always recognized as being true even though there is strong clinical evidence to suggest a high level of adult neuroplasticity. Current research shows that adults tend to have numerous anomalies associated with the binocular vision system especially within certain populations. This case series demonstrates how those even approaching 70 years of age can benefit from optometric vision therapy. Writing the Perfect Abstract Does this abstract meet all of the requirements to be accepted by the reviewers? Title: Neuroplasticity and Vision Therapy for Adults: A Case Series Short title, Hot topic, Suggests uniqueness, Tells you what is to come “Neuroplasticity”: Hot topic word ` “Vision Therapy for Adults”: Why unique “A Case Series”: What you are presenting Writing the Perfect Abstract Case Series/Summary: “The diagnostic data, therapy utilized and treatment outcomes are presented for 3 adults with strabismus”: Note I did not use the phrase “will be” but rather “are”. “Will be” may be interpreted as an ongoing activity and not one of completed patient care. “LM is a 69 y/o WM who presented with severe symptoms associated with one or more vision dysfunctions…: This section gives you some basic data, tells you Who, What, How and the significant outcomes. Writing the Perfect Abstract Discussion/Conclusion: “The visual cortex has the capacity for experience dependent change (neuroplasticity) throughout life.” Hot topic “Unfortunately, when it comes to the adult with binocular vision problems, this is not always recognized as being true even though there is strong clinical evidence to suggest a high level of adult neuroplasticity. Current research shows that adults tend to have numerous anomalies associated with the binocular vision system especially within certain populations.” Demonstrates Uniqueness, Uses Hot Topic Word again, Suggests need within “certain populations”. Writing the Perfect Abstract “This case series demonstrates how those even approaching 70 years of age can benefit from optometric vision therapy.” Highlights uniqueness (adults/seniors), shows enhanced patient care, improved outcomes and an enriched quality of life.