Types of abstracts

The scientific programme at ICAHS provide three different ways for participants to present their work:  

  • Oral presentations:
    Traditional oral presentations with power points slides to the conference participants. 
  • Posters presentations:
    The space for posters is limited by the venue and it is necessary to submit a short abstract for review to be assigned a poster space.
  • Case story presentations:
    ICAHS 4 has had several requests for the opportunity to share surveillance cases, initiatives experiences, success and failures – that are of relevance to others. Thus, we are making a call for surveillance case abstracts with the objective of inspiring others and sharing ‘lessons learned’ from surveillance initiatives. The presentations will be either short orals or poster presentations focusing on the impact achieved and on what others can learn from the case. The scientific committee will assign the presentation form after reviewing the abstract and finalising the scientific programme. 

Presentation types

Presentation types

Description

Abstract types

Presentation structure

Oral presentations

 

 

 

Traditional oral presentation with power point slides to a sitting audience

Long abstracts

-1-3 pages

Summary

Introduction/background

Methods

Results

Discussion

Case story presentations

Case stories provide the opportunity to share surveillance cases, initiatives, experiences, success and failures – that are of relevance to others. The objective is to inspire others and share ‘lessons learned’ from surveillance initiatives. The presentations will be either short orals or poster presentations focusing on the impact achieved and on what others can learn from the case.

Case story abstract

-250 words to 1 page

Context

Process

Outcome/Impact

Relevance for others

Recommendations

Posters

Traditional, physical posters exhibited during the conference. Poster can present either traditional studies OR case stories.

Short abstract

- 250 words

Background

Methods

Results

Discussion

OR

Context

Process

Outcome/impact