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17th European Congress of Endocrinology

Endocrine Nursing

Professional development, poster presentations and networking

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Challenges in diagnosis, treating and managing patients presenting with hyponatraemia, polydipsia and polyuria: implications for nursing practice

Marland Anne , Yeo Philip

Hyponatraemia, defined as a serum sodium concentration <135 nmol/l, is the most common disorder of body fluid and electrolyte balance encountered in clinical practice. Management of patients notoriously remains problematic and is associated with increased mortality, morbidity and length of hospital stay. The aim of this oral presentation will be to highlight and discuss new European guidelines in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with hyponatraemia. We will present p...

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Developing an effective abstract and poster presentation

Keil Margaret

Objectives: 1. Discuss the criteria for clinical and research poster scientific abstracts.2. Identify resources available to facilitate development of an effective abstract and poster presentation for the novice or experienced nurse.3. List key components of a research abstract and poster and common errors to avoid.Every year at the ECE conference someone will mention that they would like to present an abstra...

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Research topic: identifying the needs of patients with Congenital Hypogonadotrophic Hypogonadism, implications for nursing practice

Dwyer Andrew

Rare disease patients are frequently seen in endocrine clinic. These patients are not only faced with serious health challenges resulting from their chronic conditions, but often struggle with significant psychosocial impact. Understanding unmet patient needs and activating patients to become engaged participants in managing their condition are essential aspects for improving long-term outcomes for rare/chronic disease patients. Using the example of congenital hypogonadotropic...