Abstracts

The Scientific Committee modified the abstract guidelines in 2022, therefore please read the preparation guidelines carefully! All abstracts must be prepared according to the below guidelines.

Guidelines for preparation and submission of abstracts

1. Abstracts may only be submitted online. Abstracts submitted by fax or email will not be accepted.
2. Abstracts must be submitted and presented in English. Please use UK English spelling and have your abstract proofread for grammar and understanding. Abstracts written in any other language will be automatically removed.
3. The presenting authors of an accepted abstract must register and attend the congress.
4. Poster presenters must be present and stand by their poster during their assigned poster session.
5. Provide a short, specific title indicating the nature of the investigation. The background and goals of the study should appear clear to the reader. The methods and results must contain data, and the conclusion should be clearly expressed.
   Following structure is required:
   • Objectives/Introduction
   • Methods
   • Results must include primary research results including sample size and statistical analyses, if the sample size of the dataset is not provided, the abstract cannot be accepted (except for case study abstracts)
   • Conclusions (avoid evasive statements like “the findings will be discussed”)
6. Case studies may be submitted for consideration, however only if it contains new findings/information and extensive evaluation of the case. (Please tick the appropriate box during the submission if you submit a case study).
7. The title may not exceed 25 words. The abstract text may not be longer than 350 words excluding disclosures.
8. All abbreviations must be defined the first time they appear in your text (do not define in the title). Example: Restless leg syndrome (RLS), before being used as an abbreviation only.
   Do not define or use abbreviations in the title.
9. Tables, charts or other graphics may not be included and will be deleted by the editors.
10. Authors should indicate their presentation type preference:
    • Poster presentation only
    • Oral and poster presentation
    • A selected number of abstracts will be accepted for oral presentation based on their scientific merits. These abstracts will be also presented as a poster. The Scientific Committee reserves the right to decide on the final allocation and presentation method.
11. Disclosures of potential conflict of interest by all authors and source of funding are mandatory. Each listed author should prepare a one-sentence statement to this effect. (All disclosures should be listed if relevant to the abstract content and all others within the last year.)
12. Please make sure to state your correct e-mail address. After having submitted your abstract, you will receive a confirmation by e-mail with the following information:
    • Reference number of your abstract (for correspondence and questions that might arise).
    • Personal user code and password.
    • If you do not receive a confirmation by e-mail please contact esrs.abstracts@abstractserver.com
13. Should you wish to make corrections to an abstract already submitted or if you wish to submit other abstracts later, you may use your personal access codes.