Call for Abstracts - 6th Canadian Fall Prevention Conference
Posted August 18, 2024
You are invited to submit an abstract for the 6th Canadian Fall Prevention Conference being held at the Bluma & Bram Appel Salon, Toronto Reference Library on April 9 & 10, 2025.
Hosted by Parachute and co-hosted by KITE/UHN along with support from CIHR’s Institutes of Aging and Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis, we hope you will join colleagues from across Canada at an event that will highlight new research and knowledge, explore the implementation of promising practices, and learn about cross-cutting issues to prevent and mitigate the impact of falls and falls-related injuries on diverse populations.
The 6th Canadian Fall Prevention Conference brings together healthcare professionals, academics, researchers, government representatives, public health/injury prevention and industry leaders working in fall prevention.
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Call for Abstracts August 19 – October 31, 2024
Abstract Submission Deadline October 31, 2024
Abstract Decision Notification December 15, 2024
Abstracts are to address seniors’ fall or injury prevention, either as research studies or practice/community initiatives. Abstracts will be accepted as (1) Digital poster presentations with 3-min oral presentation, (2) Individual (oral) presentations (3) Panel presentations, or (4) Workshops. Each abstract may only be submitted in one category of presentation. There is a maximum of two (2) submissions per presenting author.
1. Digital poster and three-min oral presentation at plenary session
Poster presenting authors will be invited to present their poster in a 3-minute rapid-fire presentation plenary session. In this session, all accepted presenters will have 3 minutes to convey the main messages of their project to the audience. Posters will be displayed on screen during this presentation and posters will be made available digitally for all conference delegates. There will be time allocated on the conference program for delegates to connect with poster authors. NOTE: there will be no physical posters.
The Canadian Institute of Aging is providing three (3) prizes for student/trainee posters.
2. Individual (Oral) presentations
15-minute oral presentations (10 min presentations with 5 minutes for questions) will be accepted as part of the conference program.
3. Panel presentations
Presenters are invited to submit an abstract for an interactive panel presentation. Panels/symposia sessions will be 60 min in length, including a question period. Panels can include up to four (4) panelists and must have a facilitator/moderator. The goal of these panels is to focus on action/implementation – showcase what can be done right now or in the near future to address falls whether that’s new research, community programs or policy change.
4. Workshops
Submission of 60 min workshops will be accepted as part of the program. Workshops may be an in-depth session focused on a specific topic, e.g., implementation science, or address a fall prevention-related issue. The goal of the workshop is to provide interactive learning and/or skill-building activities. Workshops may include up to four (4) presenters.
We are hoping to offer a session focused on Indigenous fall prevention as either a pre-conference workshop or as part of the Conference program. To assess the level of interest, we’re asking for those interested to please contact Dr. Shilpa Dogra, Professor and Research Excellence Chair (Disrupting Human Mobility) at Ontario Tech University, at shilpa.dogra@ontariotechu.ca.
To complete an abstract:
Visit the Conference website at https://site.pheedloop.com/event/FALLCONFERENCE2025/abstracts to be directed to the information and form page. All abstracts have a word limit of 300 words, and 25 words for the title. Abstracts must be submitted in French or English. Submissions not following criteria will be declined.
• Research presentations should include the following headings: Purpose, Methods, Findings, Conclusions, Key Words
• Practice/community-based initiatives should include the following headings: Purpose, Implementation of program/initiative, Evaluation of program/initiative, Findings, Key Words
• Panel presentations should include the following headings: Purpose, Outline of panel activities, Expected outcomes/learning objectives*.
• Workshops should include the following headings: Purpose, Outline of workshop activities, Expected outcomes/learning objectives*
*60 min panels and workshops must include expected outcomes/learning objectives, describing the skills or knowledge attendees gain from your session. For example: "Attendees will be able to apply, define, demonstrate, describe, identify, list, recognize, etc."
Abstract Acceptance Requirements:
Submitted abstracts will be acknowledged upon receipt via email and the primary contact author will be notified of acceptance. The successful presenting author(s) (including all panel/symposium/workshop presenters) must register for the conference to be included in the conference program. All costs to attend the conference are the sole responsibility of presenters. All decisions of the review committee are final.
For any questions re: the abstract submission process, please contact: Alison.novak@uhn.ca
Thank you!
Pam
Pamela Fuselli, MSc
President & CEO
Office: 647-776-5101
pfuselli@parachute.ca