The Plater Institute on the Future of Learning for 2017 will address the overarching theme Nurturing a Community Culture of Health through Interdisciplinary and Integrated Approaches. Community members and organizations; researchers, staff and students; and generally any person with an interest in health in the community are invited to present pieces of scholarly work.

Call for Poster Presentations
The Plater Institute on the Future of Learning for 2017 is inviting original pieces of scholarly work, or works already presented in recent conferences, to be shared during the poster session of the Institute. The Institute is seeking poster presentations that describe projects showcasing community engaged efforts, community involvement, community based participatory research, community culture of health research, social determinants of health, health disparities, skill development and building, education and health education, health policy and social policy, disease prevention, health promotion, community engaged service, community development and engagement, and similar areas. 

The selection committee will invite abstracts that meet the areas of interest and the abstract requirements to become poster presentations during the Institute on December 1, 2017. 

ABSTRACT FORMAT INSTRUCTIONS FOR POSTER PRESENTATIONS

General Instructions
Read and follow these instructions carefully. Use the guidelines below to prepare your abstract.

Send abstract to ude[dot]ui[at]aao. Abstracts are due via email by 8 a.m. on Monday, October 30, 2017. The selection committee will notify you by email if the abstract is being accepted or rejected no later than Friday, November 17, 2017.

Abstracts that do not adhere to the structure requirements will not be considered for presentation during the Institute. Only abstracts fully accepted by the selection committee and adhering to the abstract requirements will appear in the program.

Students or faculty working on team projects should submit only one abstract for the entire group, unless they are representing distinct, complete pieces of work undertaken by the team. Student and staff researchers must seek guidance from their mentors in preparing the abstract(s). Faculty mentors must review staff and student abstracts before they are submitted for consideration to be presented and appear in the program.

Guidelines

1. Limit title to a maximum of 10 words. In the title, capitalize the first letter of all principal words as well as the first letter of words of four or more letters. The title should be in bold font.
2. Capitalize all letters in the surnames of authors–use only initials for first and middle names (omit degrees and academic titles). Place an asterisk after the name of the primary presenter.
3. Only authors with substantive intellectual roles in the investigation/report may be included in the authors’ line-up of the abstract and the presentation.
4. Place name(s) of institution(s)/school(s) within parentheses. Be brief.
5. Do not use all capital letters in the body of the abstract.
6. Abstracts are limited to 300 words (this word limit does not include the title and author/institution/school information.)
7. Spell out in full the first time an acronym is used.
8. Submit the abstract in a single MS Word file. Use 1 inch margins throughout, single space, Arial style, font 12, black ink.
9. The abstract must contain a brief statement of:
   1. the objectives of the investigation/report,
   2. the methods used,
   3. essential results, including data and, where appropriate, statistics,
   4. the conclusion of the investigation/report. Underline the conclusion statement.
10. Use subheadings to identify each part of the abstract (Objective, Methods, Results, Conclusion) in a new paragraph. Your abstract will thus have 4 paragraphs, each starting with a subheading.
11. Illustrations and tables are not permitted in the abstract.
12. Results and conclusion must be stated in the abstract. It is not acceptable to omit this information in the abstract by simply stating that results or conclusion "will be presented at the meeting."
13. All drugs, reagents, communities, entities, and materials must be identified, both in the abstract and during the presentation.
    1. Include name of supporting agency and grant number, if applicable.
    2. It is the sole responsibility of the primary presenter to comply with ethical guidelines to protect human participants in research; such approval for the scholarly work presented must be secured from relevant bodies. The selection committee will not review this feature in the abstract but it is expected that the information will be clearly stated in the poster. If in doubt, ask your Institutional Review Board.
14. Proofread carefully! The submitted version will be evaluated to determine suitability for the Institute, and it will appear in the program as submitted. Make sure there are no errors.
15. Use the sample abstract enclosed as general guidance.
16. Consult the physical measurements and poster requirements below.

Sample Abstract

Added Sugar Intake Associated with Dental Outcomes among Mexican Immigrants

MAUPOME G*, VEGA-LOPEZ S, LINDBERG N, ECKERT G, NICHOLSON EL. (Indiana University/Purdue University Indianapolis, Arizona State University, Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research).

OBJECTIVE. To explore the association between dental outcomes and added sugar intake, using a questionnaire culturally tailored to urban Mexican adults. 

METHODS. We used data from the TalaSurvey Study (an egocentric exploration of community networks): data included acculturation and socio-demographic items, CDC/NIDCR items about dental experiences and self-care practices, and the Added Sugar Intake Estimate (ASIE). ASIE is a semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire adapted from the National Cancer Institute Diet History Questionnaire II into 21 food categories for desserts, candy, spreads, pastries, juices, fruit-flavored drinks, sugared beverages, and dairy drinks. ASIE included size and number of portions, intake frequency, and intake within 1 h of bedtime. Sugar content was converted to daily ASIE and analyzed with ANOVA/linear regression, and multiple linear regression.

RESULTS. Data from 326 respondents were analyzed (age 36.2±12.1 years; 63% female; 80% 1^st generation immigrants; income US$30k±$13k). Acculturation scores were low. Mean total ASIE was 99.6±94.6 grams/day (food/snacks: 36.5±44.4; beverages: 63.1±68.2). Factors associated with higher total ASIE were having toothache/receiving antibiotics in past 12 months, eating or drinking within 1 h of bedtime, lower psychological acculturation, and lower likelihood of flossing daily. For higher food/snack ASIE, eating/drinking within 1 h of bedtime, younger age, and better flossing patterns were significant. For higher drink ASIE, male gender, having toothache, eating/drinking within 1 h of bedtime, lower psychological acculturation, lower likelihood of flossing daily, and not avoiding foods because of mouth problems were significant.

CONCLUSION. Past research indicate diet among Mexican immigrants deteriorates with greater acculturation or longer time in the USA. Culturally-specific tools are necessary to focus the impact of dietary changes. Initial ASIE assessments support more extensive testing; they point to the need to promote dietary improvement and better delineate the roles of oral self-care practices.

Funded by NIDCR DE022096-01A1, CTSI PDT studies UL1TR001108 and RR025761.

Poster Requirements

POSTER SIZE

The board will be used horizontally (landscape view).  Dimensions of the poster board are 4 feet high x 6 feet wide. These are the maximum dimensions to follow when creating your poster, but it is recommended you make your poster smaller.

 POSTER COMPONENTS

• The title and author(s) of the abstract must be included on the poster.
• You may display your figures, tables, text, etc. to best depict the objectives, methods, results and conclusions in your abstract. Figures should be designed to be viewed from a distance and should use clear, visible graphics and large type. Color is best used sparingly; use saturated dark colors on white background and rich, bright colors on dark backgrounds.
• Briefly describe methods and materials. Define all trade names and spell acronyms when first used.
• Prepare all illustrations in a size sufficient to be read at a distance of 8 feet (240 cm, just as text. Typed material should be prepared with large type. Shade block letters if possible.
• It is helpful if the sequence of the report is indicated by numbers, letter, or arrows.
• Please do not write or paint on the poster board.
• Attach a small photograph of yourself to the poster so other participants can recognize you as the presenter