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Call for Scientific and Quality Improvement Project Papers and Posters

This call closed July 14, 2021 at Noon PT.


Proposals were submitted for scientific and quality improvement projects for the Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care, taking place February 9-12, 2022 in Nashville, TN. This is a great opportunity to share and disseminate best practices in the field.

About the Call

Abstracts can be submitted for the following types of presentations:

  • Paper: a 15-minute presentation of an original research study, systematic review or quality improvement project. A paper session consists of four oral presentations.
  • Poster: a visual presentation of an original research study, systematic review or quality improvement project.

We suggest a diversity of disciplines is included. Use of creative adult education strategies that engage the learner are encouraged.

View sample abstracts from past years.

Submissions should further the Annual Assembly purpose and desired outcome:

  • Purpose: The AAHPM and HPNA collectively identify and share the responsibility to advance the specialty of hospice and palliative care. Our purpose for this assembly is to foster a premier continual learning experience where expert, proficient and early career hospice and palliative care providers and nonspecialty clinicians wishing to integrate primary hospice and palliative care into their practice can collaborate to advance the care of patients and families with serious illness.
  • Desired Outcome: Through interdisciplinary team collaboration and integrated enactment, our desired Annual Assembly outcome is to enhance the learners’ knowledge/skills/strategy or performance to increase competency, influence behaviors, and/or improve patient outcomes in hospice and palliative care.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Authors are asked to consider both the impact of their proposed topic or research on underrepresented and underserved populations and its relevance to the diverse groups of attendees. Accordingly, faculty are encouraged to address issues of cultural humility/sensitivity in their abstracts, examples, and presentations. When applicable, faculty are encouraged to describe how issues of cultural diversity and inclusion are considered in their specific aims or session narrative. Authors may also consider the current state of the pandemic, but it is not required.

  • Proposals from both previous faculty and individuals who have not presented before are encouraged to submit.
  • Proposals from any member of the interdisciplinary team are encouraged.
  • Submissions should not contain any information that could personally identify a patient or staff member, or any identifying geographical or facility names.
  • We encourage authors with multiple abstracts to thoughtfully submit their two best abstracts for review.
  • If accepted, please plan to present in person; however, there may be a virtual/on-demand component to accepted presentations as well.


Abstracts for this call were due July 14, 2021 at Noon PT. Hardcopy proposals cannot be accepted.

Submission Instructions

To learn more, download the Scientific/Quality Improvement Submission Planning Guide to work with your colleagues before entering the information to the electronic submission system. Hard copy proposals will not be accepted.

All information requested on the electronic submission form was due by July 14, 2021.

Abstract Submission Fee: In order to defray our administrative costs, a nominal fee of $30 is applicable for an abstract to be submitted for review. Please complete the attestation in the online submission form when submitting your abstract.

Once you have completed all forms, paid the fee, and clicked “Submit” via the electronic submission system, the abstract will automatically be sent to the AAHPM office.

If you require assistance or have questions about the content of your submission, please e-mail  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or call 847.375.4712 between 8am-6pm CT, Monday through Friday. If you receive a 404 or 500 Error during the submission process, please use the Feedback and Support tab on the right of the submission screen.

Review and Notification

Abstracts will be reviewed by members of the Annual Assembly Scientific/Quality Improvement Subcommittee. View the criteria.

Notification of abstract status will be sent via email in September 2021 to the submitting author listed on the abstract.

Registration

Faculty of accepted proposals are required to pay appropriate registration fees for the Annual Assembly and are responsible for any travel and expenses.

Questions about submitting an abstract? Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 847-375-4712 between 8am-6pm Central Time, Monday through Friday.

If you receive a 404 Error or a 500 Error during the submission, please use the Feedback and Support tab to the right of the screen.