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This presentation describes a randomized controlled trial investigating the effects of exercise on cognitive function in older adults. The study design, methods, results, limitations, and implications for patient care and medical education will be discussed.
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MAIN TITLE Your Full Name, Degree(s), Year in Training Your Co-Authors’ Full Names and Degrees Event Title, Location, Year
Disclosures The authors have no financial relationships to disclose or Conflicts of Interest to resolve. [Note: Only include the statement above if you do not have any disclosures or Conflicts of Interest. Otherwise, you must list these for your audience.]
Background • Plan for 1 slide per 1 minute of speech (10 min platform = 10 slides) • Use 24-pt font or bigger for text • Include a maximum of 5 bullet points per slide • No not exceed 10 lines of text on any single slide • Background section should not exceed 3 slides
Objective/Aim • Include a statement of your study objective(s), aim(s) or hypothesis/hypotheses
Methods • Describe your methods including: • Participants • Setting • Study Design • Procedures • Be succinct and concise • Include a statement of your IRB approval. In parentheses, indicate your protocol ID
Results • Include tables, graphs and charts that closely follow or complement the main points you are trying to communicate • Don’t forget to indicate what statistical test(s) were performed and their associated p-values or other test statistics • Label graphics with appropriate headings (e.g., treatment groups, demographics) • Use theme colors for consistency • Include a maximum of 3 slides for this section
Limitations • List the main limitations of your study (3-5 should suffice) • Be prepared to verbally describe to your audience how you tried to address these in your study design and methodology
Conclusions/Implications • List your main conclusions. Make sure they align with your Objectives/Aims/Hypotheses. • Describe the implications of your findings to patient care, systems-improvement, medical education, etc. • Briefly state your next steps (e.g., follow-up studies, dissemination plans)
Acknowledgements • Include the names and degrees of all people who contributed to your project and are not your co-authors* • Include the names of any organizations or grants that funded all or a portion of your project • *Co-authors should be listed on your title page