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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
The Call for Abstracts for the 11th Annual CACPR Spring Conference is now open!
The deadline to submit is March 23, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET
Abstract Submission Guidelines Presenting an abstract at the CACPR Annual Spring Conference is an excellent opportunity to share your research, best practices, and highlight your facility to colleagues and leaders in the field of Cardiac Rehabilitation. Abstracts are welcome on any topic pertinent to this year’s theme: “Revolutionizing Cardiovascular Health: From Prevention to Rehabilitation and Lifelong Self-Management.” |
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Accepted abstract titles, authors, and credentials are printed in the Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention (JCRP) Conference Issue, and the CACPR produced Current Issues and Trends in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Rehabilitation (CV Edge) - Conference Highlights issue. Full abstracts will be included in the online version of the same issue. Posters are seen by a wide variety of cardiovascular professionals. For those who wish to be considered for an oral, the top 4 abstracts will be offered an oral presentation during the conference. Prizes will be awarded for best oral and best poster. A scientific abstract contains data from a study that has been completed. The study itself may represent a pilot study or may be the results of a large trial. Submitting the protocol for an on-going large trial is also acceptable. Descriptive or observational research abstracts may be submitted if there is a research question, the methods are described, and results are presented. Writing should be clear and concise, as space on the abstract is limited. Presenters for accepted abstracts are required to register for and attend the conference. |
Criteria for Abstract Submissions
- Only original research (i.e., data not previously presented, published or simultaneously submitted) will be considered. Abstracts must contain data from completed studies or work well under-way.
- Your abstract should contain:
- Statement of rationale for the study.
- Statement of the objectives of the study.
- Statement of the methodology used.
- Statement of results. Data must be presented and statistical significance addressed.
- Statement of conclusion(s). The conclusion must be based on the results rather than a hopeful promise of additional data or discussion.
- The maximum number of words is now 400 not including the title and authors.
- Completely capitalize the title (e.g., AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY OF ABC OUTCOMES FROM CARDIAC REHABILITATION).
- First names must precede the last name (e.g., John Doe). Institutional affiliation and city are required.
- Street addresses, zip codes, degrees and grant support are NOT to be listed in the abstract.
- Type the entire body of the abstract in one paragraph.
- When using abbreviations, spell out in full the first mention followed by the abbreviation in parentheses.
- Do not use capitals or underline for emphasis.
- Check accuracy of spelling and hyphenation. Your abstract will appear in print exactly as submitted.
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Indicate whether you would like the abstract to be considered for an oral presentation. Authors of the top-rated abstracts will be invited to provide a 10-minute talk about their study. All other abstracts will be invited to provide a poster presentation.
- Submissions in French are welcome; however, all French submissions must be accompanied by the English translation.