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Disseminating research: writing abstracts
1School of Nursing, University of Texas, Austin.
The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANAC
|January 1, 1993
Summary
Effective dissemination of research findings is crucial for healthcare professionals. This paper introduces criteria from the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (ANAC) for reviewing research abstracts, enhancing scientific communication.
Area of Science:
- Nursing research
- Scientific communication
- Conference abstract review
Background:
- Disseminating research findings is essential for practical application in healthcare.
- Effective abstracts are key for investigators to communicate findings to peers.
- The Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (ANAC) recognized the need for standardized abstract review.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present criteria developed by the ANAC Research Committee for reviewing research abstracts.
- To provide guidance on abstract content and development for future ANAC conferences.
- To analyze the review process of abstracts submitted to the 1992 ANAC Annual Conference.
Main Methods:
- Development of specific criteria by the ANAC Research Committee.
- Provision of content guidelines for abstract preparation.
- Analysis of abstracts submitted to a previous ANAC conference.
Main Results:
- Established a framework for evaluating research abstracts for ANAC conferences.
- Identified key elements for effective abstract content and development.
- Provided insights into the practical application of abstract review criteria.
Conclusions:
- The developed criteria offer a standardized approach to research abstract review.
- Clear guidelines can improve the quality and effectiveness of scientific abstract dissemination.
- This initiative supports the ANAC's commitment to advancing nursing research.