ABSTRACTS
Terms & Conditions
Eligibility & Requirements
- Abstracts must be original and not previously published or presented
- Case reports will not be reviewed
- Avoid commercial product names where possible
- Trade names, if required, must include names of all similar products in that class
- All abstracts must be prepared in English
- Work may be rejected if guidelines are not followed
Responsibilities of the Corresponding Author
- Ensure all authors approve the content
- Inform co-authors of any updates or program changes
- Collect and submit conflict-of-interest disclosures
- Review all final presentation materials before the conference
Abstract Acceptance & Notifications
- Corresponding authors will be notified week commencing 9 Mar 2026
- If notification is not received by 16 Mar, contact conference@continence.org.au
- Corresponding authors must share decisions with all co-authors
Abstract Review Scoring Criteria
All abstracts will be assessed using the following criteria
- Originality /Topicality: New knowledge or new research on a known topic, and/or relevance to contemporary practice
- Methods / Results: Quality of research methodology (quantitative or qualitative) and clarity of data analysis/findings
- Clinical Relevance: Application of research outcomes to continence practice or issues
Revisions & Withdrawals
- Revisions can be made before final submission
- Withdrawals after 16 Mar must be submitted in writing
- To avoid publication, withdrawals must be received by 24 Mar 2026
- Withdrawn abstracts after this date may still appear in conference materials
Important Dates
- Call for Abstracts & Workshops Open: 17 Sept 2025
- Registrations Open: mid Jan 2026
- Workshop Submissions Close: 9 Jan 2026
- Abstract Submissions Close: 26 Feb 2026
- Preliminary Program Released: 4 Mar 2026
- Notification to Authors: week commencing 9 Mar 2026
- Presenter Registration Deadline: 24 Mar 2026
- NCHC 2026: 13–16 May 2026