There are Ten thematic categories and numerous questions within each
category.
Ø Sustainability & Climate Change – In this theme, we discuss how nurses as health professionals are in unique positions to inform and mobilize society to act on climate change. Here, we aim to inspire nurses to be leaders in helping our patients, our communities, and our health care institutions to engage in climate change mitigation activities and in preparing for potential effects of climate change.
Ø Telemedicine & Health – In this theme, we discuss how in a pandemic, nurses are made to continue to deliver care through telemedicine, which enables access to healthcare despite barriers. Here, we aim to discuss how telemedicine has been used and can help to diagnose and treat patients in remote areas.
Ø Mental Health - In this theme, we reflect on how the environment around us affect our
mental health and its implication to nursing. The focus will be on;
climate change, pandemic perinatal, child & adolescent mental health and substance use among youth.
Ø Maternal Child Health, Pediatric, Critical Care & Emergency, FEMAT – In this theme, we reflect on how the pandemic had brought a lot of challengers to nursing and health care system. Discussions will be on lesson learnt and the way forward from the community health, Maternal Child Health, Pediatric, critical and emergency care FEMAT nursing perspectives.
Ø Quality and Safe Nursing Practice – Health care services and organizations influence change for quality & safety innovations in patient care. Such initiatives promote quality & safety education that influence quality and safety leadership, management, inter professional teamwork, and quality & safety competency in nursing education.
Ø Addressing Global health priorities – In this theme, we discuss hoe health equity
has become a priority, by having a mix of clinical, mental, social, emotional,
physical and spiritual health is important. It is time for healthcare leaders
to set targets to reduce carbon footprint and join the fight against climate
change, so there is a need for environmental, social and governance strategies
for resilience. Also, Covid 19 has pushed mental and behavioral health up to
the political agenda and access to quality services have been affected, which
brought Mental health and wellbeing to the fore. Additionally, Digital
Transformation has been evident when the pandemic forced healthcare providers
to rethink their strategies and quickly switch to virtual care when possible.
With this in mind, it is interesting to see medical science advancing at a
rapid pace where we see the medical technology innovation, and most
importantly,
Public health has been reimagined by rethinking of transforming healthcare services that are human-centered, inclusive and ready for future disasters.
Ø Nursing leadership shaping the future of health care – In this theme, we discuss the nurturing of nurses to develop leadership skills, translation of leadership to actions to enhance quality nursing care delivery.
Ø Innovation in Health – In this theme, we will be discussing strategies and innovative ideas to adapt to the new norm.
Ø Growing & Sustaining the Nursing Workforce – In this theme, we will reflect on the previous experiences and identify strategies to combat challenges. Further, identify relevant professional programs to align to market needs and develop means to sustain the nursing workforce.
Ø Promoting & enabling healthier Communities – In this theme, we will highlight the social determinants of health and its impact on health- related behaviors.
Call for Abstracts and Submission Guidelines
The co-conveners of the FNA 2023 Nursing Regional Conference invite proposals/abstracts in English, addressing any of the questions in the thematic categories outlined (above).
Proposals/abstracts must meet the submission guidelines (below) for
any one of the following presentation types:
Ø Concurrent paper (Individual/joint authors)
Ø Panel/Talanoa (3 or more authors)
Ø All types of research will be considered, and relevant criteria will be used to assess abstract proposals.
Proposals/abstracts
are to be submitted by 15 January
2023.
Submission guidelines
Abstract proposals are invited for the following presentation/session types. Please note that to present in the 2023 Nursing Regional Conference, presenters must be registered. Please click on the registration link on the home page.
Individual paper (Individual or joint authors)
An individual paper (one or two authors) will be programmed as concurrent papers as part of 3-4 papers in a 60-minute session in the same room. Each paper is allocated 15 minutes. An assigned Chair will moderate the session and keep presenters to their allocated time. Submissions should contain:
A title
Up to 300 words abstract (purpose or objectives, theoretical-conceptual perspectives, research approach, findings and conclusions/ implications).
Names, institutional affiliation, and email addresses of author(s)/presenter(s).
Indication of conference thematic topic – under which theme your
presentation best fit.
Panel discussion (for Day 2 only)
A panel discussion provides a group of 3 or more presenters an opportunity for in-depth conversations relating to a topic in comparative, international and other healthcare practice settings. A panel session will be allocated 20 minutes depending on the number of presenters involved. These sessions are facilitated by a nominated Chair.
Proposals should include the following:
A title
A summary of up to 300 words describing aspects of the topic, relevant literature and or research, key questions to be addressed and how the session will be structured (title and a 50 - word description for each panelist’s contribution)
If you have
difficulties submitting online, please submit to the following email addresses
provided below;
Email:
akisi.ravono@gmail.com; ratulkunavuni2011@gmail.com; tsaigadai@gmail.com
IF YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS ABOUT THESE GUIDELINES PLEASE EMAIL;
Mrs. Filomena
Talawadua (Filomena.talawadua@gmail.com) or +679 733 0749
OR Dr. Akisi Ravono (akisi.ravono@gmail.com) or +679 9272534