ASCNUK25 Call for Abstracts
The Association of Stoma Care Nurses UK are inviting abstracts for the 2025 Annual Conference (ASCNUK25). Abstracts can be submitted for oral presentation, poster display, or both.
Please carefully read the instructions below prior to submitting your abstract.
Submission Information
What is an abstract
An abstract is a summary of the topic you would like to present at the conference. It is an opportunity to highlightthe evidence, facts, case study or research you have undertaken and demonstrate the value to your colleagues and thecontribution to the speciality of stoma care.
Who can submit an abstract
The ASCN UK Organising Committee invites members and non-members to submit an abstract to be presented at the ASCNUK25 as a poster or oral presentation.
There can be more than one author/presenter, although there should be one main author/presenter who submitsthe abstract and is likely to present at the conference.
Do I have to pay to submit my abstract?
There is no fee for submitting.
If your submission is accepted for presentation or poster, you or a representative will be required to attend theconference and pay the conference registration fees. A representative can be sent on your behalf if you are unable to attend at short notice.
Abstract Specification
All abstracts should be written in English.
Attention to spelling and grammar will add to the quality of your abstract.
The structure of the abstract:
- Title (max 20 words): appropriate, meaningful and should be as brief as possible but long enough to clearly indicate the nature of the submission topic.
- Introduction (max 100 words): the purpose and background of the abstract and why this would be of interest/importance; aims and objectives.
- Content (max 300 words): Brief outline of approach, study design /
- Is it a case study, service development/evaluation; research, collaborative team working, political,education, product
- For example, a case study, literature review or study should include method (how you did it) and results (what you found or if waiting for result,) Do not include product or company names.
- Conclusion / outcomes: (max 100 words) A summary of the main results or findings clearly state the conclusion and clinical outcome. What implication/value does this have to theknowledge of specialist practice/ patient outcomes/education.
- References: Maximum of 5 should be included . Use Harvard referencing please .
- Learning outcomes: Maximum of 3 should be included
Ensure there is a logical sequence showing the overall significance of your topic. Take time to proofread your submission very carefully.
Points to avoid within your abstract
- Any specific names of people or institutions/organisations should be
- No product trade names – provide descriptive of the function of the
- Any patient names to be
How to submit
Abstracts will only be accepted when submitted using the online abstract submission form here: Abstract Form
Amending a submission
Abstracts cannot be amended online. Please contact us at admin@ascnuk.org to make any changes to your submission.
Withdrawing an abstract
Please contact us at admin@ascnuk.org to withdraw an abstract.
Marking Criteria & Selection
How are abstracts selected?
Abstracts are reviewed and shortlisted by the ASCN UK Committee using a marking criteria.
Marking criteria
Marking is based on a number of factors including the title, abstract, references/bibliography, good knowledge of topicarea, flow and clarity of abstract, overall impression, learning outcomes and keywords (see example of markingcriteria)
The scoring depends on how many of these factors were present in the abstract.
All abstracts are anonymous during the shortlisting process. Abstracts are invited under all topics but may not beaccepted if there are more than one abstract on the same/similar topic/theme.
When will I hear about the outcome of my submission?
We will write to everybody after submission date with details on the outcome of their submission. We are only able togive information to the person who submitted the abstract.
Help & further information
Should you have any queries relating to your abstract then please do not hesitate to contact the Conference Secretariat, admin@ascnuk.org