A. Written Content
1. Purpose: A brief paraphrased description of the clinical issue and the aims of your research to improved the delivery of health care and/or education to the targeted population. Answer the “So What Question?” Identify each PICOT element. State your CRQ.
2. Background: Provide an overview of the clinical issue. Include a paraphrased synopsis of the background information in your finalized Chapter 1. Length: Minimum 150 and Maximum 200 words
3. Evidence Search: Evaluation of the literature reviewed (study designs; methodological quality; study participant characteristics, intervention(s) and comparison used in the study, review of study outcomes, potential confounding and bias. Ensure to paraphrase. Do not copy paste from you MHSc Practicum Report. This should be your largest section. Maximum length: 250 words maximum of written text. Using visual presentations of the data (table, chart, graph, etc.) will minimize the word length of text.
4. Evidence Quality and Relevance: Number of literatures excluded and reason for exclusion; old, duplicate, or lack of evidential quality for the PICOT question. Number of articles determined as relevant to the retrieved and saved. Paraphrased description of relevance to your CRQ.
5. Summary of Findings: Paraphrase the main findings of the studies you selected by evidence (themes, topics, or categories), and observed patterns or trends. Summarize your critical analysis of the quality and consistency of the evidence provides answers to your CRQ. Maximum length: 100 words.
6. Strengths and Weaknesses: Paraphrase the strengths and limitations of the studies identified and selected based on the level of quality and relevance. Summarize gaps or inconsistencies in the evidence. Maximum length: 100 words.
7. Moving Forward: State your analysis of the implications for PA practice, patient education, and/or further research.
8. References: Add five additional references in APA 7 format not included in the appraisal of literature table. If you did not use the appraisal table, include 10 references. Make sure that any source cited in your poster is identified as a reference.
B. Graphics!!
Appealing to the eye
If you can, use graphics that you created or developed.
If you use graphics from any other source, make sure they are referenced by placing the URL under the graphic.
C. Citations and References
Peer-reviewed!
Include citations in APA 7 (2020) format as appropriate.
Make sure the references are within the 5 years limit (2018-2024).
D. Additional Considerations
Do not copy from your MHSc Practicum Report!
Paraphrase
Paraphrase
Paraphrase some more
Less is always more.
Not too many words
Leave open spaces on your poster.
Follow the “Three C’s” of poster development:
Clear
Concise
Complete
