Abstracts
Important: the deadline for submitting the abstracts is closed
Dear colleagues,
The board and the scientific committee of the Dutch Nephrology Days invite you to submit one or more abstracts for the Dutch Nephrology Days 2022, which will take place on 20, 21 and 22 June.
Abstracts in the scientific program
As with the previous editions, keynote speakers will discuss a current theme. Some of these sessions are supplemented by short presentations (abstracts) that can be submitted by any healthcare professional and presented by the 1st author. In some other sessions only abstracts are presented. The best abstract per category will be awarded.
Submitting an abstract
You can submit an abstract up to and including April 29, 2022 by registering for the conference. In the 4th step of the registration procedure you can choose whether or not to submit an abstract. If you want to submit an abstract, choose that option, then the category in which you want to upload the abstract and choose the abstract from your hard drive.
You can submit your abstract in 3 categories:
- Basic science
- Clinical/medical
- Paramedical
You can submit multiple abstracts. You can also choose to submit an abstract at a later date. Therefore, keep the confirmation of registration carefully, because you can submit and delete abstracts afterwards with the provided link. The submission deadline closes on April 29 at 11:59 PM and you will not be able to add, change or delete anything after that.
Assessment and classification in the program
Between April 30, 2022 and May 15, 2022, the submitted abstracts will be assessed by the reviewers. After the assessment, the preparatory committee will meet on May 24, 2022 to discuss the abstracts and in which sessions of the program they will be placed. The classification will be published on this website by 26 May 2022 at the latest.
Important: you can change your already booked package free of charge after the classification has been announced. Excess amounts paid will of course be refunded.
Prizes for the best abstracts and best visual abstracts
The Dutch Nephrology Days awards cash prizes to the best abstracts in each category and to the best visual abstracts in each category.
€500.00 for the best medical/clinical abstract
€500.00 for the best basic scientific abstract
€500.00 for the best paramedical abstract
€250.00 for the best medical/clinical Visual abstract
€250.00 for the best basal scientific Visual abstract
The winners must complete the prize form (see below) themselves and send it to
Refunds for accepted abstracts
If your abstract has been accepted for presentation, you can request a refund on the registration fee. The refund is a maximum of € 50.00, regardless of the number of abstracts you submit and regardless of the number of abstracts accepted for presentation.
Questions and information
If you have any questions about the above or if you would like further information, please contact the congress secretariat, which can be reached on working days between 09:00 and 17:00. The telephone number where you can reach us is 085-4011 944. We can be reached by e-mail at
We look forward to receiving your abstracts with great interest.
Dutch Nephrology Days Foundation
Dr. Stijn Konings, chairman
Dear colleagues,
The board and the scientific committee of the Dutch Nephrology Days invite you to submit one or more abstracts for the Dutch Nephrology Days 2022, which will take place on 20, 21 and 22 June.
Abstracts in the scientific program
As with the previous editions, keynote speakers will discuss a current theme. Some of these sessions are supplemented by short presentations (abstracts) that can be submitted by any healthcare professional and presented by the 1st author. In some other sessions only abstracts are presented. The best abstract per category will be awarded.
Submitting an abstract
You can submit an abstract up to and including April 29, 2022 by registering for the conference. In the 4th step of the registration procedure you can choose whether or not to submit an abstract. If you want to submit an abstract, choose that option, then the category in which you want to upload the abstract and choose the abstract from your hard drive.
You can submit your abstract in 3 categories:
- Basic science
- Clinical/medical
- Paramedical
You can submit multiple abstracts. You can also choose to submit an abstract at a later date. Therefore, keep the confirmation of registration carefully, because you can submit and delete abstracts afterwards with the provided link. The submission deadline closes on April 29 at 11:59 PM and you will not be able to add, change or delete anything after that.
Assessment and classification in the program
Between April 30, 2022 and May 15, 2022, the submitted abstracts will be assessed by the reviewers. After the assessment, the preparatory committee will meet on May 24, 2022 to discuss the abstracts and in which sessions of the program they will be placed. The classification will be published on this website by 26 May 2022 at the latest.
Important: you can change your already booked package free of charge after the classification has been announced. Excess amounts paid will of course be refunded.
Prizes for the best abstracts and best visual abstracts
The Dutch Nephrology Days awards cash prizes to the best abstracts in each category and to the best visual abstracts in each category.
€500.00 for the best medical/clinical abstract
€500.00 for the best basic scientific abstract
€500.00 for the best paramedical abstract
€250.00 for the best medical/clinical Visual abstract
€250.00 for the best basal scientific Visual abstract
The winners must complete the prize form (see below) themselves and send it to
Refunds for accepted abstracts
If your abstract has been accepted for presentation, you can request a refund on the registration fee. The refund is a maximum of € 50.00, regardless of the number of abstracts you submit and regardless of the number of abstracts accepted for presentation.
Questions and information
If you have any questions about the above or if you would like further information, please contact the congress secretariat, which can be reached on working days between 09:00 and 17:00. The telephone number where you can reach us is 085-4011 944. We can be reached by e-mail at
We look forward to receiving your abstracts with great interest.
Dutch Nephrology Days Foundation
Dr. Stijn Konings, chairman
Instructions
General (mandatory):
You are required to show the disclosure of the CGR to your audience at the start of your presentation. This is a PowerPoint slide that you can download here. Failure to include this slide may lead to sanctions from the IGJ.
A mandatory layout applies to abstracts:
- Use the Arial font, size 10 points, to submit the Word document.
- Title must be in bold and capital letters.
- The abstract may contain a maximum of 3000 characters, including spaces and without a figure or table. It is possible to insert a figure
or table, then the abstract may contain a maximum of 2500 characters, excluding the title and the authors).
- Author names and affiliations must be entered as shown in the example below.
PROFILING OF RENAL …..
MH Jansen1, SH Pietersen2, J. de Vries3, MP Kuiper2, R. Lubbers3, GJ van Doorn4, H. van der Dorst1. 1Dept. of Pathology, University Medical Center Groningen, 2Dept of Cell Biology, University Medical Center Groningen, 3Clin. Pharmacology, Charite Univ, Berlin, 4Dept of Nephrology, University Medical Center Groningen
...then the content of the abstract in Word Arial 10.
You are required to show the disclosure of the CGR to your audience at the start of your presentation. This is a PowerPoint slide that you can download here. Failure to include this slide may lead to sanctions from the IGJ.
A mandatory layout applies to abstracts:
- Use the Arial font, size 10 points, to submit the Word document.
- Title must be in bold and capital letters.
- The abstract may contain a maximum of 3000 characters, including spaces and without a figure or table. It is possible to insert a figure
or table, then the abstract may contain a maximum of 2500 characters, excluding the title and the authors).
- Author names and affiliations must be entered as shown in the example below.
PROFILING OF RENAL …..
MH Jansen1, SH Pietersen2, J. de Vries3, MP Kuiper2, R. Lubbers3, GJ van Doorn4, H. van der Dorst1. 1Dept. of Pathology, University Medical Center Groningen, 2Dept of Cell Biology, University Medical Center Groningen, 3Clin. Pharmacology, Charite Univ, Berlin, 4Dept of Nephrology, University Medical Center Groningen
...then the content of the abstract in Word Arial 10.
Basic scientific and medical clinical abstracts (submitted and presented in English):
The abstract must be provided in the English language and divided into the following sections:
- Title abstract (in bold and capital letters), authors and position authors, hospital and department
- Background
- Methods
- Results
- Conclusion
Background:
Background to the research, reasons for researching the subject. Explanation of which theories and previous knowledge underlie the research. Making new connections, discussions and contrasts. Hypothesis and problem and objective of the research.
Methods:
Explain exactly how the research was conducted. The scientist thus describes the precise steps of the research. This includes information about test subjects, which equipment was used, where the study was conducted and what the study looked like.
Results:
The results are described. This is purely for statistical analysis. The author explains which statistical method he used and what the results were.
Conclusion:
It is therefore about interpreting the data and drawing conclusions. In addition, here is also the answer to the problem statement.
The abstract must be provided in the English language and divided into the following sections:
- Title abstract (in bold and capital letters), authors and position authors, hospital and department
- Background
- Methods
- Results
- Conclusion
Background:
Background to the research, reasons for researching the subject. Explanation of which theories and previous knowledge underlie the research. Making new connections, discussions and contrasts. Hypothesis and problem and objective of the research.
Methods:
Explain exactly how the research was conducted. The scientist thus describes the precise steps of the research. This includes information about test subjects, which equipment was used, where the study was conducted and what the study looked like.
Results:
The results are described. This is purely for statistical analysis. The author explains which statistical method he used and what the results were.
Conclusion:
It is therefore about interpreting the data and drawing conclusions. In addition, here is also the answer to the problem statement.
Paramedical abstract: Evidence Based Practice or quality improvement project (submitted and presented in Dutch):
-Evidence Based Practice: see abstract information medical abstracts -Quality improvement
project
Title abstract (in capital letters) Authors and position authors Hospital and department -Introduction
-Methods
-Results
-Conclusion
Introduction:
Description of project plan such as a new service, a new product or a new working method. Taking into account that the project complies with the applicable laws and regulations and that patient safety is sufficiently guaranteed. The relationship is made with the needs of patients, the department, the organization and possibly government policy.
Methods:
-description of the project plan containing a brief description of:
-the requirements for the intended result. These are complete, unambiguous and not contradictory
- the project structure, including the functions and/or organizations involved
- the responsibilities, authorities and the communication structure
-the development steps to be followed, including the way in which the organization checks, assesses and determines whether each step meets
the requirements and the intended results
-relevant information about comparable developments ('best practices') (if applicable)
Results:
Description of the result of the introduction of the new service or product or project. Does the outcome meet the predetermined result and is there sufficient information available for a controlled implementation (including implementation plan).
Conclusion:
Describe the main findings of the quality improvement project.
-Evidence Based Practice: see abstract information medical abstracts -Quality improvement
project
Title abstract (in capital letters) Authors and position authors Hospital and department -Introduction
-Methods
-Results
-Conclusion
Introduction:
Description of project plan such as a new service, a new product or a new working method. Taking into account that the project complies with the applicable laws and regulations and that patient safety is sufficiently guaranteed. The relationship is made with the needs of patients, the department, the organization and possibly government policy.
Methods:
-description of the project plan containing a brief description of:
-the requirements for the intended result. These are complete, unambiguous and not contradictory
- the project structure, including the functions and/or organizations involved
- the responsibilities, authorities and the communication structure
-the development steps to be followed, including the way in which the organization checks, assesses and determines whether each step meets
the requirements and the intended results
-relevant information about comparable developments ('best practices') (if applicable)
Results:
Description of the result of the introduction of the new service or product or project. Does the outcome meet the predetermined result and is there sufficient information available for a controlled implementation (including implementation plan).
Conclusion:
Describe the main findings of the quality improvement project.
Prize- en restitutionform 2021