Guidance for Abstract Submission
Please read the following carefully before beginning the submission process.
An abstract is a concise, self-contained summary of a larger piece of work that highlights its purpose, methods, results, and conclusions. An abstract must be relevant to the field of respiratory physiotherapy; they may be research-focused, education, leadership or clinically-focused (including service evaluation/ clinical audit). Projects should be completed should not be in the early stages of development.
General Information:
- The abstract submission platform will open on Tuesday 8th September.
- The abstract submission deadline is 23:59 on Friday 27th November 2026.
- All abstracts must be submitted to the ACPRC Abstract Submission platform.
- The template attached can be used to help develop your abstract before submitting.
- If you encounter issues accessing the submission platform link, please open using a different browser or contact conference@acprc.org.uk for more support.
- Abstracts will not be considered unless submitted using the correct format via the platform.
- Abstracts will be scored against the 5 subheadings under the main body section of the submission and selected by peer review for inclusion in the conference as a digital poster, moderated poster discussion or 10-minute oral presentation.
- The author submitting the abstract must ensure that they, or one of the other named co-authors, will be available to attend the conference in person. By submitting this abstract you agree to present it in the format assigned to you (digital poster, moderated poster discussion or oral presentation).
- You are invited to submit multiple abstracts on different topics should you wish to.
- Abstracts must be relevant to the field of respiratory physiotherapy; they may be research-focused, education, leadership or clinically-focused (including service evaluation/ clinical audit). Projects should be completed should not be in the early stages of development.
- Student physiotherapists’ abstract submissions showcasing their work are encouraged.
Support and advice for writing your ACPRC Conference abstract:
- Lunch and Learn webinar. Please sign up for this free webinar as part of the ACPRC Lunch and Learn series using the button below, for top tips on writing a conference abstract.
- 06/11/2026 - writing a conference abstract
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Abstract advice clinics. We are happy to provide members with support through the ACPRC Research Champion, to discuss any potential abstract ideas or queries. To book please email research@acprc.org.uk
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23/09/2026 – conference abstract advice clinic
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12/10/2026 – conference abstract advice clinic
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12/11/2026 – conference abstract advice clinic
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PLEASE NOTE:
- All expenses associated with submission and presentation of the abstract including conference registration fees, are the responsibility of the presenting author.
- All abstracts selected for presentation will be considered for publication in the Winter 2028 Supplement of the ACPRC Journal - submission of an abstract constitutes permission to publish an abstract. Any updates to data can be presented at the conference, however written abstract submissions will remain unchanged for later publication purposes. Suitability for publication will be based upon ethical standards and quality of work.
- If the outcome of your submission requires changes, additional information or is rejected following peer review, a new submission will be required via the submission platform. Comments/ feedback will be provided to support your resubmission. You will be able to download your original submission upon completion.
