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displays are divided into three sections. For example, 6 by 4 feet is a common

poster size. The center section should be 4 feet wide, leaving a 1-foot section

on each side (see Figure 19-2). Important information should be placed at eye

level at the center of the poster. Arrows can be used to direct viewers, and it

is acceptable to vary the orientation of the pages (Bindon & Davenport, 2013;

Ellerbee, 2006). Layouts should appear scholarly and professional. Presenters

should avoid cluttering layouts with items such as ribbons, lace, and flowers

because these items distract from the information being presented.

It is important to select fonts that make the content easy to read (Ellerbee,

2006). Titles and headings should be easily visible from 3 to 6 feet away. This

means that letters should have a font size of 96 points or more (2–3 inches

high). Other text should be visible from 2 to 4 feet away; therefore, font sizes

of 24 to 36 points (about 1 inch high) are recommended. A simple way to test

whether the font is large enough is to place the poster on the ground. If it can

be read while standing over it, the font size is sufficiently large. Fonts should

be limited to one or two different styles. A roman-style font with a serif type is

recommended. It is easier to differentiate similar-looking letters and numbers

because serif typefaces have tails or feet (Kohtz et al., 2017). Using bullets and

Research EBP Clinical Case Study

Quality Management

Project

Title/Author/

Affiliation

Title/Author/

Affiliation

Title/Author/

Affiliation

Title/Author/

Affiliation

Research Aim,

Question, Hypothesis

PICO Question Clinical Problem Clinical Issue

Review of Literature Review of Literature Background

Information

Description of Team

Conceptual Model Method Assessment Preparation

Research Design Synthesis of Findings Nursing Diagnosis Planning

Sample Decision About

Practice

Plan Assessment

Results Implementation Implementation Implementation

Limitations Evaluation Evaluation Diversification

Discussion of

Findings

Discussion Discussion Discussion

TABLE 19-1 Content Typically Included in Posters

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