NHCGNE 2025 Annual Conference Call for Abstracts
Call for Abstracts for the NHCGNE Annual Conference!
Abstract Submissions are closed.

Submission Guidelines
Categories of abstracts that will be considered:
(i) Research
(ii) Evidence-based Practice Project
(iii) Quality Improvement Project
(iv) Education Project
Options:
(a) Poster presentation
(b) Virtual Podium presentation
(c) Either poster or virtual podium presentation
Submissions will be selected for either poster OR virtual podium presentations. Those interested in submitting an abstract for consideration can select a topic addressing the theme of the conference in their abstract(s). Abstracts in closer alignment with the conference themes will have priority. Other topics pertaining to the care of aging individuals and their families are also welcomed.
By submitting an abstract, you agree that, if selected, you will register, attend, and present your session live at the conference, or provide an MP4 video recording of your session for online and on demand use. Please note that this conference will be available on demand after the conference for a period of 4 weeks to registered participants.
By registering for presentation at this Conference, regardless of the presentation type, you are agreeing to share the material you submitted for dissemination, both virtually at the conference and post-conference when the program will be shared on demand. More details regarding the recording (of MP4 video) will be provided if your abstract is accepted.
Any author can submit no more than two abstracts as the presenting author. You will be asked to submit a completed COI form and a headshot in the process of submission. Should you choose not to provide a headshot, please email
2025 Annual Conference Theme and Subthemes
Theme: Technology, AI & Caring: Opportunities, Challenges and Dilemmas
Can we consider AI a caregiver or a tool for human caregivers?
What training is required/recommended for patients and caregivers using new tech?
Has new technology been properly researched and proved to improve care?
What are the implications of Safety vs. Surveillance & the right to privacy?
Instructions for the submitter
Your abstract submission will be reviewed by at least 2 peers from the Conference Planning Committee of the NHCGNE. For the required format of each category of abstract, please refer to the Abstract Category Guidelines. The reviewers will judge your abstract based on the following elements:
- Relevance to the theme/topics of interest of the conference
- Whether the title reflects the content of the abstract/session description
- Background and significance of the problem identified
- The purpose of the research/project
- Methods/processes used
- The analysis of the results/outcomes and the interpretation of findings
- The synopsis of the overall discussion and conclusions
- Clarity and conciseness of the writing
- Objectives and Learning Outcomes
The abstract submission will ask you to
- Indicate the type of presentation you prefer – poster, oral, either poster or oral
- Characterize the work represented in your submission abstract – (i) research report, (ii) evidence-based project, (iii) quality improvement project, or (iv) education session
- Indicate the primary presenter/author information and any co-presenter/co-author information
- Upload a headshot
- Provide three objectives
- Provide three learning outcomes
Types of Conference Presentation
Virtual Podium Presentations
Virtual Podium Presentations should be consistent with the conference theme and abstracts should preferably address at least one of the topics of interest. Presenters will have 15 minutes for their presentation, followed by 5 minutes for Q&A. Abstract submissions must include the title reflecting the content of the presentation. The author’s name(s) and affiliations must not be shown in the abstract text or title.
Virtual Podium Education Session
Virtual Podium Education Session should be consistent with the conference theme and abstracts should address at least one of the topics of interest. Presenters will have 40-45 minutes for their presentation, followed by 10-15 minutes for Q&A. Abstract submissions must include the title reflecting the content of the presentation. The author’s name(s) and affiliations must not be in the abstract text or title.
Virtual Posters
A Virtual Poster is a stand-alone visual display focusing on conference theme or one of the subthemes. Posters are used for either works-in-progress or for completed works. The author(s) and affiliations must not be included in the abstract text or title.

