If you have any questions, please email info@searchsociety.org.

• All submissions must be sent via the ABSTRACT SUBMISSION form.
• Abstracts written to promote a product, company, or service will NOT be considered.
• Abstracts will be reviewed and selected for presentation based on the scoring guidelines provided below.
• Upon notification of acceptance, you will have two weeks to confirm and register for the conference.
• Focus areas:
  • Evidence-based research that supports the benefits of connected health systems (e.g., telemedicine, telehealth, eHealth, mHealth)
  • Quality initiatives and telehealth measures
  • Telehealth training programs and education

SCORING

If you are selected for a Podium presentation, sessions are approximately 45 – 60 minutes long and you will be assigned a speaking time ranging from 10 to 30 minutes plus Q&A time, depending on the specific session.

1. MERIT

• Does the abstract offer new knowledge to conference attendees?
• Does the abstract highlight current connected health research endeavors and  findings or identify the need for connected health research endeavors?
• Are there findings, strategies, and outcomes that may benefit other connected health endeavors?

2. CLARITY

• Does the abstract clearly, concisely, and logically convey the intent of the presentation and support the title, background, purpose, results and conclusions?

3. INNOVATION

• Is the topic timely and relevant to the activities, initiatives, or direction of connected health?
• Does the abstract cover one or more of the stated focus areas?

4. NON-PROMOTIONAL/COMMERCIAL IN NATURE

• Does the abstract have any commercial affiliation that may impact the objectivity of the presentation?

 DATES

PRESENTATION TYPES

• Podium presentations
  • If you are selected for a podium presentation, sessions are approximately 45 – 60 minutes long and you will be assigned a speaking time ranging from 10 to 30 minutes plus Q&A time, depending on the specific session.
• Poster presentations
  • The poster presentation session is approximately 60 minutes long and you must be available during the session for Q&A.
  • You may also be invited develop a 1-minute research flash video recording to be shared during SEARCH2022.
  • Specification will be provided upon notification of poster presentation acceptance.
  • Posters must remain in place until the conclusion of the session

This year SEARCH 2022 – The National Telehealth Research Symposium will be partnering with The Journal of Telemedicine and eHealth to publish all accepted abstracts!