Poster Exhibitions at National Conferences: Education or Farce?

Salzl, G. and Goelder, S. and Timmer, A. and Marienhagen, J. and Schoelmerich, J. and Grossmann, J. (2009) Poster Exhibitions at National Conferences: Education or Farce? DEUTSCHES ARZTEBLATT INTERNATIONAL, 105 (5). pp. 78-83. ISSN 1866-0452,

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Abstract

Introduction: The so-called poster exhibition is an established element of medical meetings which often receives little attention. The aim of this study was to analyze the organization, acceptance and value of poster exhibitions. Methods: Interview based study conducted during the annual meeting of a German specialist medical conference. A total of 247 attendees, poster authors and, poster chairpersons" were interviewed. Attendance at poster exhibitions was documented, the poster review and award process analyzed, and abstracts assessed for redundancy of presentation. Results: Participation in poster exhibitions was very low. Despite this, their scientific value was esteemed high by young authors and the poster chairpersons. Almost a third (29.4%) of posters had been displayed at other meetings. Several attendees (55.4%) and poster presenters (49.1%) say they would welcome the opportunity for personal one-on-one discussion at the poster in addition to poster viewing. Discussion: The option of additional personal discussion with the poster presenter may lead to an increase of the rather modest participation of attendees at poster exhibitions. Poster exhibitions are of value in particular for young scientists and poster chairpersons. Dtsch Arztebl Int 2008; 105(5): 78-83 DOI: 10.3238/arztebl.2008.0078

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: ABSTRACTS; SOCIETY; PRESENTATIONS; PUBLICATION; FATE; MEETINGS; REVIEWER; PROGRAM; RATES; congress; poster exhibition; abstract; redundance; quality management
Subjects: 600 Technology > 610 Medical sciences Medicine
Divisions: Medicine > Lehrstuhl für Innere Medizin I
Medicine > Abteilung für Nuklearmedizin
Depositing User: Dr. Gernot Deinzer
Date Deposited: 07 Oct 2020 04:42
Last Modified: 07 Oct 2020 04:42
URI: https://pred.uni-regensburg.de/id/eprint/29502

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