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ABSTRACT SUBMISSION TOOLKIT

ARNA ABSTRACT SUBMISSION TOOLKIT

If 2023 is the first time or it's been a while since you've submitted an abstract for the Australasian Rehabilitation Nurses’ Association National Conference, the Abstract Submission Toolkit has been created assist and support you! 

The toolkit contains advice on writing and submitting your abstract, annotated abstracts from previous conferences and a journal article on abstract writing. 

To access the toolkit materials, click the links below. 

Writing and submitting your abstract for the ARNA National Conference
Ali New - ARNA President 

Annotated Abstract
Making possibilities happen in rehabilitation nursing research: how a training program trained the team
Ali New, David Lewis

Annotated Abstract
Weekend leave passes: who is responsible for the absent patient?
Brendan Bakes, Carol Harding 

Annotated Abstract
Weekend Leave Feedback Tool
Kirsty Gray

Journal Article 
Developing and writing a conference abstract
Beverley Gray
Published in: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing

SUBMIT ABSTRACT 
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

The theme of the 2023 Conference is:


Together we will explore the ways in which nurses and consumers have;

  • taken Action to improve rehabilitative nursing care.
  • worked in Collaboration with consumers, families, colleagues, and care givers,
  • demonstrated Tenacity and resilience to improve rehabilitation outcomes, and quality of life for themselves and their communities.

This is an opportunity to showcase the innovative, unique and progressive work of nurses in the rehabilitation arena. We will learn from, and with each other to further develop our rehabilitation nursing network, and the specialty practice of rehabilitation nursing.

All abstracts accepted for presentation will be eligible to register at the conference super early bird rate.

Presentation formats on offer are:

Short Oral 

15 minutes (including 5 minutes for questions)

Long Oral

30 minutes (including 5 minutes for questions)

Poster (AO)

841mm wide x 1189mm high (portrait only)


The aim of the ARNA conference is to:

  • Deliver education and training about rehabilitation for nurses working in rehabilitation and working outside designated rehabilitation services
  • Enhance rehabilitation skills and capabilities of nurses generally
  • Provide a platform to share the very latest research in rehabilitation nursing care
  • Encourage networking and collaboration
  • Build a strong, empowered and capable community of nurses who understand the importance and practice of rehabilitation across all healthcare services and settings

Review the submission guidelines for more information. 

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