A heading should be made for the top of the poster, containing the title, name of author/s, and the institutional affiliation of the author/s. The name of the presenting author should be underlined. Handouts for distribution with the poster text are encouraged.

 

Illustration Layout
Drawing, diagrams, and photos are extremely helpful and often necessary to display results and conclusions, but should be of high resolution. Make sure that your illustrations are easy to understand; do not overload any chart or drawing with information.

 

CONTENTS
CAPITALIZE ENTIRE ABSTRACT TITLE
Authors: Only underline the presenting author’s name.
Institution:

 

OBJECTIVES: State main question or study objective(s) or hypothesis.

 

DESIGN: Describe study design. Indicate if randomized, blinded and if temporal direction retrospective or prospective.
SETTING: indicate the study setting (hospital, clinic, community). Also include the level of clinical care (primary or tertiary).
PATIENTS/PARTICIPANTS: State selection procedures, entry criteria and numbers of participants entering and finishing the study.
INTERVENTION IF ANY: Describe the essential features of any intervention/exposure, including their method and duration of administration.
MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE (S): The primary study outcome measures should be indicated as planned before the data collection began.

 

RESULTS: Outcomes & measurements, with statistical significance, if appropriate

 

CONCLUSIONS: State only those conclusions of the study that are directly supported by data, along with their clinical application or whether additional studies are required before the information should be used in usual clinical settings.