Sigma Theta Tau International's 21st International Nursing Research Congress

Evidence-Based Practice Sessions

Abstracts of translational research that demonstrate a direct link to the Congress theme Global Diversity through Research, Education and Evidence-Based Practice are invited.

Evidence-Based Practice Sessions provide the opportunity for nurses to showcase strategies, techniques and models for implementing evidence-based practice.

Suggested Topics for Submission

  • Educational Strategies
  • Evidence-Based Nursing Implementation
  • Global Perspectives
  • Implications for Public Policy
  • Measurement Outcomes
  • Translational Research

Selection Criteria

Submissions will be rated on the following:
  • Overall Quality
  • Contribution to Scholarship
    • Scope and significance of project are clearly expressed
    • Objectives of the project are clearly expressed
    • Literature search demonstrates rigor including search terms, available resources and databases
    • Evidence evaluation and/or synthesis is linked to the practice change/innovation
    • Project evaluation process reflects valid and reliable methods and outcome measures are clearly expressed
    • Findings have clear implications for nursing science, patient outcomes, nursing practice, education, administration, leadership, and/or policy making
    • Project demonstrates a high level of scholarship
  • Impact of the Abstract
    • Relevance to STTI’s mission, vision, and values
    • Content supports convention themes and objectives
    • Content is innovative and original

Abstract Requirements

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Oral/Poster Presentation

  • Abstract (300 words in length).

    Symposium (75 minutes)

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    For symposia submissions, please adhere to word limitations identified in symposium instructions.
    Individual abstracts must contain no more than 300 words.


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