Information for authors

• The abstract should be of the informative type, containing 4 (four) paragraphs but without any subtitles or paragraph headings
• Specify the purpose of the study and include a brief background statement
• Outline the methods used, for example study design, study population, statistical test(s)
• Summarise the results of the study and key statistical data, including response rate
• Outline the main implication(s) of the study. It is not satisfactory, for example, to state: “results will be discussed"
• If the abstract concerns a discussion paper rather than a specific study, please give details of the rationale and direction of the discussion. It is not satisfactory, for example, to state: "this topic will be discussed in detail"
• The abstract must not exceed 250 words - excluding the title, author(s) name(s), address(es) (the system will stop you entering an excess)
• When using abbreviations, spell out the full name on first mention. Avoid excessive use of abbreviations If for publication, the abstract must not have been published elsewhere in abstract or other form
• Please have also have a brief bio for the presenting author to include with your submission
• Please note also that all accepted authors must register for the event.