CNSA 20th Annual Congress |15-17 June 2016 | Adelaide Convention Centre | Evolving cancer care: enhancing quality | embracing innovation

CNSA CONGRESS AWARDS TO BE PRESENTED

The CNSA Annual Congress will present four awards. Judging will commence at abstract submission so make sure your abstract includes all of the below criteria.

BEST FIRST TIME PRESENTER – criteria for presenters includes the following:

  • the presenter is presenting for the first time outside of their organisation/place of work;
  • the abstract is well written & ideas, topics, interventions and outcomes are all clearly communicated.  the topic is significant and relevant to cancer nursing;
  • a theoretical framework is evident and draws on contemporary nursing and related fields;
  • the review of the literature/guidelines/protocols clearly establishes a link between the body of knowledge and supports the papers conclusions;
  • the presenter can engage the audience through the use of relevant audio-visual aids;
  • the presenter can clearly articulate the important points and deals well with any questions from the audience;
  • the presenter is able to keep to the allocated time for the presentation.

BEST PRACTICE INNOVATION PAPER –  criteria for presenters includes the following:

  • the abstract is well written & ideas, topics, interventions and outcomes are all clearly communicated;
  • the topic is significant & relevant to Cancer Nursing;
  • the unique role or contribution of nursing is described;
  • the activity and its relevance are clearly described;
  • the interventions and practices are clearly articulated and appropriate to the topic;
  • the practice outcomes are applicable to Cancer Nursing;
  • the practice discussed is innovative;
  • the presenter is able to keep to the allocated time for the presentation.

BEST CLINICAL RESEARCH PAPER – criteria for presenters includes the following:

  • the abstract is well written & ideas, topics, interventions and outcomes are all clearly communicated;
  • the topic is significant and relevant to Cancer Nursing;
  • the rationale for the study is clearly addressed;
  • the purpose and specific objectives of the study are clearly stated;
  • the framework for the research is clearly stated & relevant to the study;
  • the design, sample and data collection instruments and methods are discussed and relevant to the study;
  • the data analysis (or plan for) is clearly described;
  • the findings of the research will contribute to theory +/- improve clinical decisions and patient outcomes;
  • the conclusion flows logically from the findings;
  • the research is new, original or innovative;
  • the presenter is able to keep to the allocated time for the presentation.

BEST POSTER PRIZE:

The poster judging criteria will include the following:

  •  the abstract is well written, & ideas topics, interventions and outcomes are all clearly communicated;
  • the topic is significant and relevant to Cancer Nursing;
  • the unique role or contribution of nursing is adequately described;
  • it clearly describes the activity and its relevance;
  • the interventions and the practices described are clearly articulated and appropriate to the topic;
  • the poster is visually appealing and includes well-presented graphics or tables;
  • there is a logical organization of information and correct grammar.;
  • Complies with the submission criteria inclusive of size.