Specialist Rehabilitation Services for Ireland:
Connect – Reflect – Impact
Strengthening our Connections; Reflecting on what works well and how we can improve; Enhancing patient pathways, outcomes and experience
Join healthcare leaders, innovators, forward-thinking professionals and people with lived experience of rehabilitation for a transformative event designed to inspire, educate and connect.
This conference, hosted by the National Rehabilitation Hospital, brings together health professionals, policy makers, researchers, support agencies, people with lived experience of rehabilitation, and international guest speakers.
It will provide a forum to discuss and exchange experiences, expertise, insights and ideas related to the field of specialist rehabilitation. This sharing of knowledge across the continuum of care is essential to the ongoing development of integrated specialist rehabilitation services in Ireland, within the overall context of wider health service developments, nationally and internationally.
The conference will:
- Focus expertise and harness energy in developing fit-for-purpose specialist rehabilitation services for Ireland
- Discuss the best use of available resources to provide quality, efficient, cost-effective rehabilitation services in an evolving healthcare environment
- Explore how service users can access the appropriate services for their individual rehabilitation needs when, where and how they need them
- Consider ways to strengthen the infrastructure supporting the provision of specialist rehabilitation on a national, regional and community basis, to optimise care pathways, sustainable outcomes and patient & family experience
- Help foster collaborative practices among all relevant stakeholders
- Provide an update on the ‘Rehabilitation 2030’ global initiative launched by the World Health Organization
Who should attend
The conference is for all those in the healthcare sector who have an interest in,
or are involved in service planning, provision, integration, and developing
specialist rehabilitation services in hospitals and in the community.
The conference is an excellent opportunity for healthcare professionals and people
with lived experience of rehabilitation to connect, share insights and explore
initiatives for developing rehabilitation services for Ireland.
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Programme at a Glance
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CPD Points will be awarded for attendance at the full conference
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Call for Poster Abstracts:
Abstract Submission Guidelines
This conference aims to showcase innovation, research, and best practices that strengthen rehabilitation services across acute, inpatient, and community settings. We invite researchers, clinicians, service users, and policy makers to submit abstracts that broadly address one or more of the thematic areas below.
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Thematic Tracks:
1. Getting Rehabilitation Right
– Innovations in clinical practice
– Patient-centred approaches
– Outcome measurement and quality improvement
– Workforce development and education
2. Rehabilitation Networks and Integrated Care
– Cross-sector collaboration
– Pathway design and continuity of care
– Digital and data-driven integration
– Multidisciplinary and inter-agency teamworking
3. Community Reintegration
– Transition from hospital to home
– Vocational and social participation
– Carer and family engagement
– Health equity and access to services
Abstract Guidelines:
Word limit: Maximum 300 words (excluding title and author information)
Structure:
Title
Authors & Affiliations
Background
Methods/Approach
Results/Findings
Conclusion and Relevance to Theme
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Context of Research:
Please clearly identify if your work is situated in one or more of the following settings (multiple responses allowed):
Acute Hospital
Inpatient Rehabilitation
Primary and Community Care
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Submission format: Word or PDF document
Deadline: 10th Oct 2025
Presentation Types: Poster Presentation A0 poster format
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Review Process
Abstracts will be peer-reviewed by the conference scientific subcommittee. Selection will be based on the quality of the abstract submission, relevance to theme, innovation, clarity, and impact. Notifications of acceptance will be sent by 31st October 2025.
If you have any questions regarding your submission, please email: Poster Abstract Query ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Poster Abstract Submissions:
You need to set up an account to register and you will be prompted through the submission process.
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Submit Abstracts Here
Closing Date for Abstract Submissions: 10th October 2025
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