professional poster. Posters are visual tools that provide a clear, organized description of a research topic. The poster should follow the IMRD format. Introduction Identify the significance of the


professional poster. Posters are visual tools that provide a clear, organized description of a research topic. The poster should follow the IMRD format. Introduction

  • Identify the significance of the research topic.

Methods

  • Describe how, when, and where data was obtained.
  • Identify the databases and the key terms used for obtaining articles.
  • Include search limitations (peer reviewed, timeframe)

Results

  • Summarize the statistical data from journal articles.

Discussion 

  • Interpret the meaning of the results
  • Include any unexpected results
  • Discuss the relevance of the data in relation to the PICO question.

Other pertinent headings include

PICO question 

  • Use the PICO question developed

P: Patients who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes

I: Daily exercise regimen

C: No exercise regimen

O: Lower blood glucose levels

Definition of Terms

  • Define any acronyms used on the poster in this section.

Application to Practice 

  • Specify how practice procedures should change based on the data.  What best practices are indicated?

References

  • Include a separate word document for the complete reference list.
  • Use superscript in lieu of intext citations.
  • “Reference list available upon request” is appropriate on the poster to save space

Tips 

  • Use an easy-to-read font such as Times New Romans.
  • Include pictures (max of 3) to support your points.
  • Use bullet points to organize poster sections

examples and template is attaches below