How to prepare a good clinical abstract

How to prepare a Clinical Abstract – for publication

Specify word length (250-300 words)
IMRAD  format (introduction, methods, results, discussion)
Re-check before submission
No abbreviations in abstract
Avoid p values but use confidence intervals

 

 

 

 

 

 

Example of a structured abstract

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Abstract for a case presentation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

References

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3. Writing a reference list in the Vancouver style:VIKO; [Published 29.04.2011;Cited on 30-04-2016].Available from http://www.ntnu.no/viko/english/papers/vancouverlist
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5. Cochrane Libray : Wiley Online Library;[cited on 29.04.2016]. Available from  http://www.cochranelibrary.com/
6. Image Courtesy : Dr CB Nayak

Dr Mansoor Ali K R BHMS,MD(Hom)
Associate  Professor- Govt. Homeopathic Medical College, Calicut
Email : homoeobook@gmail.com