Nursing E-poster Presentation Assignment | Online Assignment

Please read all the attached file carefully, There are 5 patient scenarios, you can choose any that you like. The most important thing about the E-poster are: 1. The age and lifespan developmental stage of the identified patient. 2. THREE (3) specific types of harm/injury that the patients are at risk of during their hospitalization. 3. THREE (3) factors that increase the patient’s risk of harm/injury during their hospitalisation (i.e. why your patient is vulnerable) 4. THREE (3) potential consequences of harm/injury for the identified patient. 5. THREE (3) strategies that you would use in your clinical practice to PREVENT these types of injuries or harm from occurring to patients. At least ONE (1) of these must be a communication strategy. P.S PLEASE READ ALL THE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS

ASSESSMENT DESCRIPTION: ASSESSMENT 3 E-POSTER
Purpose of Assessment
Patient safety is defined as the prevention of harm to patients, and freedom from preventable injuries associated with healthcare.
The purpose of this assessment is for students to identify factors that could cause harm or injury to vulnerable patients during their hospitalisation. Students will share their learning via an e-poster.
Task
You need to design an e-poster based on ONE of the patient scenarios provided. Your poster will illustrate and explain:
1. The age and lifespan developmental stage of the identified patient.
2. THREE (3) specific types of harm/injury that the patient’s is at risk of during their hospitalisation.
3. THREE (3) factors that increase the patient’s risk of harm/injury during their hospitalisation (i.e. why your patient is vulnerable)
4. THREE (3) potential consequences of harm/injury for the identified patient.
5. THREE (3) strategies that you would use in your clinical practice to PREVENT these types of injuries or harm from occurring to patient. At least ONE (1) of these must be a communication strategy.
Format
 Write a clear title that identifies the patient’s name and age.
 Your poster has a logical structure which makes it easy to read and follow.
 Make sure that your e-poster captures the readers’ attention by using colour, pictures, and text that is succinct and easy to read.
 Ensure your e-poster is free of grammatical and spelling errors.
 Use in-text APA 7 referencing throughout your poster to support your answers.
 Provide a reference list formatted according to APA 7 requirements. The reference list can be either copied on to the back of your poster or provided as a separate document.
 Include your name and student number at the bottom of the poster.
 Convert your e-poster and reference list to a pdf document and upload to Turnitin.
Due date: week 9 Tutorial
In tutorial nine, you will share and discuss your poster with your peers.
Your poster will be marked in class and you will receive your mark and written feedback within a week.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO?
Choose one of the four patient scenarios below to be the focus of your E-Poster:
1. Wilfred Dockrill is a 75-year-old man who was diagnosed with type two diabetes ten years ago. He was admitted to hospital with unstable blood glucose levels. He wears hearing aids in both ears but is often reluctant to turn them on as he is worried about the cost of the batteries. Mr Dockrill has poor vision and wears glasses.
2. Ruby Bell is a 3-year-old child who has come to hospital with pertussis (also known as whooping cough) which is contagious airway infection that mainly affects children. Ruby’s mother and father are taking turns to stay with her in hospital, but there are times when they can’t be there as they have other children at home to care for.
3. David Chen is a 14-year-old boy who has recently migrated to Australia from China with his family. He has limited English language skills and he is being treated for abdominal pain. David’s family are regular visitors, but they also have minimal English.
4. Mable Walsh is an 88-year-old woman who normally resides in a residential age care facility. She has early-stage Alzheimer’s dementia and osteoporosis (a disease that reduces bond density and increases the risk of fractures). Mrs Walsh has been admitted to hospital for intravenous antibiotic therapy to treat pneumonia. She has a walking frame but has been refusing to use it.
5. Andrea Smith is a 40 -year-old woman who is married with two children aged five and eight. She is currently barrier nursed (isolated in a single room and gloves and protective clothing are being used to prevent the spread of infection) as her abdominal surgical wound is infected with MRSA (a common hospital inquired infection). Mrs Smith has a history of anxiety and depression.

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WRITER’S WORKSHOP
Article 990289
Preparing and presenting a poster at a Scientific Conference
Jamie Ranse* RN MRCNA, BNurs; GCertClinEd; MCritCareNurs
Courtney Aitken** RN, BNurs; MCritCareNurs
* Research Coordinator, Intensive Care Unit, The Canberra Hospital
**Clinical Development Nurse, Emergency Department, The Canberra Hospital
Keywords: poster; presentation; writer’s workshop; writing guide.
Introduction
“An important consideration in deciding where to present or publish your work is
to ascertain who is the target audience and who you wish to influence. While
journals may have a wider circulation, a paper (or poster) presented at a national
or international audience may have more immediate impact.” 1:204
Posters are adaptable to many forms of research and information sharing. They may include
information regarding original research, quality assurance or a clinical initiative.
Original research or quality assurance posters highlight the current literature, research design
and findings. Clinical initiative posters differ slightly by summarising key points of a service
or program. Regardless of the type of poster you plan to present, it is important to plan ahead,
limit the information on the poster and seek advice early.2
This article will provide guidance for those considering a poster presentation by discussing
the advantages of this method of information dissemination and the process of submitting an
abstract to a scientific conference. Additionally this article outlines poster content inclusions,
design and layout suggestions. An evaluation tool commonly used to assess a poster is
included, together with some useful information regarding setting up your poster and what to
do during the conference.
Advantages of poster presentations
When compared to other forms of disseminating your findings, poster presentations have
many advantages such as:
• Disseminating your findings in a relaxed, informal, interactive and social context;2,3
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• Providing an opportunity for you to disseminate your findings quickly when compared to
manuscript publication in a peer-reviewed journal;2
• Encouraging networking among delegates;2
• Providing you with an opportunity to speaking with delegates who are interested in the
poster topic; and2
• Allowing you to present in a group, this is particularly useful for novice presenters1
Submitting an abstract
When responding to calls for abstract at a conference it is useful to follow the guide by
Macdonald and Shaban,4 taking into consideration any guidelines from the conference
organisers. When submitting an abstract you will often be asked to outline your preference for
presentation method, as an oral or poster presentation. Commonly, conference organisers are
overwhelmed with the number of abstract submissions and cannot physically have everyone
present an oral paper.
A poster is not seen as second best to an oral presentation. Conferences often run concurrent
sessions limiting the number of presentations a delegate can attend. As posters are on display
for the duration of a conference your information or findings will be exposed to a larger
number of delegates.
Once your abstract has been accepted as a poster presentation, you will receive
correspondence from the conference organisers about the specifics of the poster presentation.
This may include information on the size of the space available for your poster and when and
where you will need to set-up. Additionally, organisers will inform you of when you need to
be present for judging of posters and/or questions from delegates.3 You should adhere to these
instructions.5
Content
There are no steadfast rules in regard to the type and number of section headings to use in
your poster. However common section headings to be considered include; title, authors and
affiliations, introduction or background, methods, results or findings, limitations, conclusion
or discussion, recommendations and acknowledgements.
Title: Your title should be short, concise and express the essence of your work. A title written
in a large font that is readable from two metres will draw delegates to view your work.3,6 The
combination of both upper and lower case text enhances the title aesthetics.
Author and affiliations: You should include the name, qualifications and affiliations of all
authors. This is traditionally placed under or next to the title.
Introduction and background: This section of the poster should outline the rationale for your
work. It should include a brief review of the literature and a simple statement or aim of the
project. If there are multiple aims use numbering to enhance readability.3
Methods: If preparing a poster based on research and/or quality assurance, this section should
outline your design, sampling and data collection technique and data analysis process. If
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preparing a poster based on clinical initiatives, this section can be used to outline the
implementation of the project and any associated evaluation tools.
Results or findings: This section should start with a description of the sample followed by the
presentation of your results or findings. Tables, figures and graphs that are simple, easy to
read and interpret can be used to highlight your results. Overall, it is vital that you present
your results in a way that reflects or answers your research question or adds to your clinical
initiative5.
Limitations: This section of your poster should be brief and list any bias or limitations
observed in the design of your research.
Conclusion or discussion: Your conclusion or discussion should summarise the key points of
your research or clinical initiative. This section should address the research findings and
answer the research question.
Recommendations: This section should highlight your recommendations for clinical practice,
education and further research. Think of a way to make the recommendation section standout
from the other sections of the poster, such as using different colour writing, background or
placing them in a box.
References: The inclusion of references indicates that your work was supported by evidence.
Within the body of your poster references should by implemented using a sequential number
system. The full reference list should be written in small text, towards the bottom of the
poster.
Acknowledgements: In a similar sized font to your reference list, you should acknowledge
any assistance or contributions you had during the course of your project or research.
Design and Layout
There are a number of important considerations to make when designing your poster. The
layout of your poster should be in a logical sequence. Most people read from top to bottom
and left to right, therefore this should dictate the sequence of your poster.5 The poster should
be concise and easy to understand in the absence of the author.5
With the assistance of computers, colour and pictorial options to enhance the look of your
poster is endless. Challenges in poster design include limiting the amount of information,
having an uncluttered design and ensuring appropriate spacing of information.2 Your graphics
should be relevant to your topic and not too distracting from the meaning of your poster.
Ensure any images you use are not bound by copyright. Overall the design should have an
impact on the viewer, be easy to read, have a complementing choice of colours, and have a
font size that is readable from a distance.
You can create a poster for minimal or no cost. Have your institutions multimedia centre
assist with the design and printing of the poster. This may incur a cost, however funding from
your department, unit or institution may be sought to assist with this cost. In the majority of
cases the cost to assist with one aspect of professional poster development, such as printing
will be less than AUD$100. Assistance with multiple aspects of development such as design,
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layout and printing may cost more than AUD$200.2 When considering the cost of the poster,
also consider the means in which you anticipate transporting it to the conference venue.
Poster cylinders are useful for keeping your poster and avoiding damage associated with
transport and are available from multimedia centres and office supply stores.
Poster evaluation
Once you have designed your poster, it is a valuable exercise to self-evaluate your work prior
to printing. A number of tools are available to assist you in appraising your poster such as that
developed by Bushy7 in Table 1. Such an evaluation tool may also assist in the judging of
posters at conferences. Invite an experienced colleague to critically appraise your work to
gain additional constructive feedback. Finally, ensure your poster fits within the conference
organiser’s requirements.1
Table 1: Research Poster Appraisal Tool (R-PAT); adapted from Bushy7
Research-poster appraisal tool
Criteria Rating and Comments
Category A: Overall Appearance
1. Does the display attract viewers’ attention? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
2. Does display hold viewers’ attention? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
3. Is the display free of unnecessary detail? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
4. Are appropriate colour combinations used? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
5. Is there an appealing arrangement of script and graphics? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
6. Is there appropriate use of white space to avoid crowding? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
7. Is the script visible from 1 to 1½ meters? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
8. Is the content logically organised? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
Sub score A:
Category B: Content
9. Is the content accurate? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
10. Is the content clear and easy to understand? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
11. Is the information relevant? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
12. Is the information current? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
13. Are the handouts relevant? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
14. Are the graphics relevant? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
15. Are the graphics clearly titled? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
16. Are the calculations correct? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
17. Is the display free of spelling errors? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
18. Is the display free of grammatical errors? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
19. Is the title clearly stated to include the variables that were investigated? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
20. Is the purpose stated? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
21. Is the method succinctly described? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
22. Are the results highlighted in such a way so they make sense to the reader? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
23. Are the implications described? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
24. Is the display readable? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
Sub score B:
Category C: Presentation
26. Rate the authors ability to respond to viewers questions? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
27. How knowledgeable was the author on the subject matter? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
28. Rate the professional presence of the author. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
29. How well does the poster fit with the conference theme? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
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30. How well does the poster disseminate information? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
Sub score C:
Total Score (A+B+C):
Summary Comments Strengths:
Weakness:
Setting-up at the conference
In most cases posters are allocated a number and placed in a room in sequential order. Ensure
that you know where this room is and what number your poster has been allocated. Set-up
your poster prior to the conference if possible, the time allocated for delegate registrations are
good times to do this. The conference organisers should advise you prior to the conference if
you are required to bring material to mount your poster, or if material will be provided for
you.
During the conference
In some cases, conferences will have specified times that you should be available to answer
any questions delegates or judges may have. Have copies of your abstract or smaller versions
of your poster, business cards and other material relating to your poster available to give to
interested delegates. Use this time to discuss your interests, develop networks and expand on
the central themes of your poster.
Conclusion
Posters provide a dynamic way to share information in a social context with conference
delegates regarding a piece of original research, quality assurance or a clinical initiative. This
article has outlined some advantages of poster presentations in addition to providing an
outline on the steps for preparing and presenting a quality poster from abstract submission to
conference presentation.
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Table 1: Research Poster Appraisal Tool (R-PAT); adapted from Bushy1
Research-poster appraisal tool
Criteria Rating and Comments
Category A: Overall Appearance
1. Does the display attract viewers’ attention? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
2. Does display hold viewers’ attention? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
3. Is the display free of unnecessary detail? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
4. Are appropriate colour combinations used? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
5. Is there an appealing arrangement of script and graphics? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
6. Is there appropriate use of white space to avoid crowding? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
7. Is the script visible from 1 to 1½ meters? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
8. Is the content logically organised? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
Sub score A:
Category B: Content
9. Is the content accurate? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
10. Is the content clear and easy to understand? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
11. Is the information relevant? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
12. Is the information current? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
13. Are the handouts relevant? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
14. Are the graphics relevant? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
15. Are the graphics clearly titled? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
16. Are the calculations correct? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
17. Is the display free of spelling errors? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
18. Is the display free of grammatical errors? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
19. Is the title clearly stated to include the variables that were investigated? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
20. Is the purpose stated? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
21. Is the method succinctly described? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
22. Are the results highlighted in such a way so they make sense to the reader? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
23. Are the implications described? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
24. Is the display readable? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
Sub score B:
Category C: Presentation
26. Rate the authors ability to respond to viewers questions? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
27. How knowledgeable was the author on the subject matter? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
28. Rate the professional presence of the author. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
29. How well does the poster fit with the conference theme? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
30. How well does the poster disseminate information? 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
Sub score C:
Total Score (A+B+C):
Summary Comments Strengths:
Weakness:
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Example 1: Qualitative Research Poster8
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Example 2: Quantitative Research Poster9
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