Call for Abstracts
The 2024 ALA Conference Committee invites submissions for individual paper and poster presentations for the forthcoming annual conference.
This year’s conference theme is: Shaping Lymphatic Health
Abstract focus
Submissions should align with one of the following presentation styles:
Research abstract: Research abstracts report on formal, structured research projects. Where relevant, abstracts should include description of particular patient group, n, sample size calculation or justification, outcomes of interest, timing of assessment and intervention, statistical or qualitative approach used in analysis, results including presentation of effect size, CI, p values, and clinical relevance.
Clinical practice abstract: These abstracts may address a clinical quality project and the research underpinning the practice change. Abstracts should include a description of the particular patient group involved, n, outcomes of interest, timing of assessment, and intervention developed/evaluated.
Case study abstract: Case study abstracts may address complex or unusual clinical cases. Abstracts should address diagnosis/presenting problem, intervention clearly described (including timing), key findings, results and/or implications.
Presentation mode
Podium presentation
Printed poster presentation
Submission streams
Submissions are welcome addressing any of the following content streams:
Assessment of lymphatic disorders and associated conditions
Risk detection and reduction
Imaging and diagnostics (including genetics)
Obesity and concomitant disorders
Venous issues impacting on the lymphatic system
Paediatric and primary lymphoedema
Psychosocial/quality of life and qualitative research
Functionality assessment, management and improvement
Lymphoedema other than limbs: H&N, torso, and genital oedema.
Basic science and biology
Current and new management strategies for lymphatic disorders
Medications and lymphatics/lymphoedema
Surgical and other options; including liposuction, anastomoses and LN transplant
Nutrition
Conservative compression treatments and activity
Infection identification and management
Treatment targeting and sequencing
Health service delivery
Service development/gaps in practice
Service evaluation
Health economics
National and international policy, guidelines and/or initiatives
Innovative and promising approaches and technologies including Telemedicine and AI
Equitable access to services
Patient-centred approach
Educational initiatives (patient/practitioner and public)
Patient/carer/partner roles including self-management
The patient as individual
Outcome measures – measuring success or otherwise of treatment
Translational or implementation research
Consumer engagement or co-design research
Important Dates
Mid September: Call for Abstracts opens
22 November 2023: Abstract submission cut-off date - CLOSED
December 2023: Confirmation of acceptance of abstracts
7 December 2023: Registration opens
22 March 2024: Early bird registration closes
1 May 2024: Pre-Conference workshops + tours
2-4 May 2024: 15th ALA Conference
5 May 2024: Post-Conference tours
Abstract Submission Process
Authors will receive acknowledgement of receipt of abstract submission, and notification of review outcome will be made according to stated key dates.
All abstracts must be submitted in accordance with guidelines outlined in this document, and must be accompanied by the author information form provided. Abstracts not submitted in accordance with guidelines will not be accepted.
Queries regarding abstract submission can be sent to reg@themeetingpeople.com.au
Structure
Abstracts limited to strictly 300 words.
Your abstract must be in the format of:
• INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND
• METHOD/PRESENTATION
• RESULTS/OUTCOME
• CONCLUSION/CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS
Guidelines for Online Submission and Conditions
The submitting author needs to create an account and then enter their contact details. Enter your email address and remember your password as this will be the same submission process to enter your registration.
Step 1: Create New Account
You will be asked for:
Email Address and a Password and ENTER create new account.
NB Once these details have been logged into the system you can upload multiple abstract drafts and/or clinical grand round case presentations.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
This page will take you through the process of submitting your abstract.
Each of the tabs on the left hand side of the page will bring up a step in the submission process that needs to be completed. If you see a X against an orange step, it means it is yet to be completed.
At any time in the process you can click the Save As Draft button to save your incomplete submission and return to it at a later time.
The Review section will give you an overview of the sections that are still required to be completed before you can submit your abstract.
Once all required sections have been completed, you can submit your abstract.
Step 2: Abstract Title and Presentation Type
Enter Abstract title in Title Case (not upper case) – Word limit: 50.
Select your Presentation Type:
· Case Study Abstract
· Clinical Practice Abstract
· Poster only
Enter Continue (or Save As Draft)
Step 3: Themes and Category
Select one content stream:
· Assessment of lymphatic disorders and associated conditions
· Current and new management strategies for lymphatic disorders
· Health service delivery
· Patient-centred approach
Choose one content stream AND one sub-theme only:
Assessment of lymphatic disorders and associated conditions
Risk detection and reduction
Imaging and diagnostics (including genetics)
Obesity and concomitant disorders
Venous issues impacting on the lymphatic system
Paediatric and primary lymphoedema
Psychosocial/quality of life and qualitative research
Functionality assessment, management and improvement
Lymphoedema other than limbs: H&N, torso, and genital oedema.
Basic science and biology
Current and new management strategies for lymphatic disorders
Medications and lymphatics/lymphoedema
Surgical and other options; including liposuction, anastomoses and LN transplant
Nutrition
Conservative compression treatments and activity
Infection identification and management
Treatment targeting and sequencing
Health service delivery
Service development/gaps in practice
Service evaluation
Health economics
National and international policy, guidelines and/or initiatives
Innovative and promising approaches and technologies including Telemedicine and AI
Equitable access to services
Patient-centred approach
Educational initiatives (patient/practitioner and public)
Patient/carer/partner roles including self-management
The patient as individual
Outcome measures – measuring success or otherwise of treatment
Translational or implementation research
Consumer engagement or co-design research
Enter Continue (or Save As Draft)
Step 4: Authors
Enter all author affiliations initially and then add the authors and select the appropriate affiliation - e.g. Department of Physiotherapy, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
You can add multiple authors.
Enter Continue (or Save As Draft)
Step 5: Abstract Upload
Your abstract must be in the format of:
• INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND
• METHOD/PRESENTATION
• RESULTS/OUTCOME
• CONCLUSION/CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS
CONDITIONS
* Please note that figures and tables are not to be included.
* Abstract word count is strictly 300 words across all sections (excluding Abstract Title). Abstracts over this count will not be accepted.
Enter Continue (or Save As Draft)
Step 6: Additional Information
Tick yes or no to the following:
6.1 CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Nominate whether there is a real or perceived conflict of interest with the abstract. If so, nominate reason.
1. a significant financial interest in a product to be discussed directly or indirectly during the presentation,
2. being or having been an employee of a company with such a financial interest,
3. having had substantial research support provided by an industry to support the product to be discussed at the presentation
4. other –
6.2 Poster Presentation Only
Please indicate if you wish to only present your submission as a poster ONLY during the Conference i.e. not as an oral presentation.
6.3 Award Nominations
Do you wish to nominate for the Student Presenter Award?
Do you wish to nominate for the First Time Presenter Award?
Enter Continue (or Save As Draft)
Step 7: Review
Enter Continue (or Save As Draft) OR SUBMIT
NB Once these details have been logged into the system you can upload multiple abstract drafts.