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An Invitation
Dear Colleague,
On behalf of the International Society for Quality of Life Research (ISOQOL), it is our
pleasure to invite you to attend the 10th Annual Conference that will be held in Prague,
Czech Republic November 12 - 15, 2003.
We hope that the state-of-the-art science presented in these diverse formats will serve as catalysts for
lively discussions that help to further the field of QOL research during and after the
meeting.
In recent years, Prague has become a top tourist destination and has been recognized by
UNESCO as a gem of the world's cultural heritage. Prague is a breath-taking city. We are
planning a number of events that are aimed at enhancing opportunities to meet new
colleagues, develop existing relationships, and see some of the many unique offerings of
beautiful Prague. We look forward to welcoming you to a productive professional meeting
and an opportunity to enjoy the special city.
See you in November in Prague!
Donna Lamping, PhD, and Jane Blazeby, MD
Co-Chairs, 10th Annual Conference of ISOQOL |
| English is the
official language of the conference; no simultaneous translation. |
Guidelines for
Submission of Abstracts
Deadline: The deadline for
submission of abstracts was April 30, 2003. Notifications were sent the end of June.
Registration Requirement: Authors whose abstracts were accepted were required to
register by July 15, 2003.
Topics for Abstract
Submission
Methodological and Theoretical Topics
in QOL
1. Analytic Issues (longitudinal studies/missing data/multiplicity of endpoints)
2. Individualized Measures
3. Instrument Calibration/Equivalency among Scales
4. Interpretation of HRQOL data
5. Item Response Theory (IRT)
6. Modes of Administration
7. Proxy Measures
8. Psychometric Methods/Scaling
9. Qualitative Methods
10. Response Shift
11. Responsiveness/Interpretation
12. Scale Development/Validation
13. Scale Translation/Cultural Adaptation
14. Theories of Quality of Life
15. Utilities
Disease-Specific Applications of QOL Research
A. Cardiovascular Disease
B. Chronic Disease
C. Dermatology
D. Gastrointestinal Disease
E. Gynecology/Obstetrics/Endocrine
F. Infectious Disease/HIV/AIDS
G. Musculosketal/Rheumatology
H. Neurology
I. Oncology
J. Psychiatric Disorders/Substance Abuse
K. Psychoneuroimmunology
L. Respiratory Disease
M. Surgery/Transplantation
N. Urology/Nephrology
QOL in Special Populations
O. Children
P. Disability/Injury/Rehabilitation
Q. Elderly
R. End of Life care
S. Family/Caregivers
T. Minority Populations
QOL in Specific Research Settings
U. Clinical Trials
V. Disease Prevention/Public Health
W. Epidemiology/Population based studies
X. Health Services Research/Technology Assessment
Y. Medical Practice/Quality of Care
FOR SYMPOSIA SUBMISSIONS:
Priority will be given, but not limited to, submissions that fall in the following areas:
- Regulatory issues re: HRQOL in drug approval
- IRT-Rasch similarities/differences
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Scientific Awards
ISOQOL presents prestigious awards
honoring individuals in three different categories. ISOQOL is committed to promoting
excellence in quality of life research. The New Investigator Awards will be
presented during the conference closing dinner. These awards, which replace the
"Young Investigator Awards" of previous years, recognize the best overall oral
and poster presentations made by full-time students or post-doctoral individuals in the
early stages of their career in QOL research, having either received their doctorate
within the last five years or having worked as an independent researcher in the field for
five years or less.
The President's Award is given annually to an individual or group that has advanced
QLR and has made outstanding contributions to ISOQOL in one or more of the following
areas: education of professionals, patients or lay individuals about HRQOL's value;
promotion or execution of HRQOL or other scholarly activities; facilitating or furthering
policy initiatives that have an impact on HRQOL. The awardee is selected by the Executive
Committee and endorsed by the Board. Individuals who excel in one or more of the named
areas may be nominated by a colleague, student or friend. For more information on the
nomination process, contact the ISOQOL office. |
Scholarships
The deadline for submitting applications
for Scholarships for new investigators (click here) and those with financial need (click here) who reside in
developing countries is July 1, 2003.
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Mentor/Mentee
Program
ISOQOL is pleased to announce the return of the Mentor/Mentee program, matching Early
Career Investigators with Mentors in the QOL field. A Mentor/Mentee breakfast will be held
on Thursday, November 13 at 7:30 am. If you are an Early Career Investigator and are
interested in meeting with a Mentor from ISOQOL, or if you are interested in being a
Mentor, please indicate your primary clinical/research interest area on your registration
form. Also, please email your biosketch or CV to info@isoqol.org and type "mentoring
program" in the subject line.
You will receive more information regarding the assignments closer to the meeting. In
order for the committee to make appropriate matches for this program, please register and
submit your biosketch or CV by August 30, 2003.
ISOQOL Employment Exchange Program
Again this year, ISOQOL is proud to announce the Employment Exchange Program, taking place
at the 2003 ISOQOL Annual Conference. This program will allow institutions to post job
opportunities at the meeting as well as allow qualified applicants looking for employment
to post their resume at the meeting.
We will maintain notebooks for job seekers and employers near the registration area during
the meeting, where you can look through all available positions and candidates. The
notebooks will be stationed near the ISOQOL Membership Table.
Please consider placing your job description or resume on file for attendees at the ISOQOL
meeting to review. Click here to download the forms. You can bring a hard copy (please
bring 2 copies) with you to the meeting and drop it off at the registration desk or once
they are complete, you can email them by October 20th to the ISOQOL Executive Office at info@isoqol.org or fax them to 703-556-8729.
If you know of a colleague who might have job openings for individuals interested in the
quality of life area, they too can submit, as long as they designate you as the contact
during the meeting so that candidates can get more information if needed.
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Insurance
ISOQOL cannot accept responsibility for
personal losses, accidents, or damages to participants and/or accompanying persons.
Participants are therefore strongly advised to obtain personal insurance to cover any
eventuality that may occur during the Conference. |
Registration
Registration is now available online. Click here.
Registration fees:
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before 10/22 |
On-site |
| ISOQOL
member: |
US$370 |
US$420 |
| Non-member: |
US$470 |
US$520 |
| Student
member: |
US$140 |
US$180 |
| Student
non-member*: |
US$175 |
US$200 |
| Registrant-Dinner
Saturday: |
US$65 |
US$70 |
| Accompanying
Person**: |
US$75 |
US$80 |
*Please provide a letter from your mentor
or a copy of your student identification.
**View registration form for events included.
Workshop Fees:
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before 10/22 |
On-Site |
| Member/One
workshop |
US$150 |
US$195 |
| Member/Two
workshops |
US$225 |
US$265 |
| Non-member/One
workshop |
US$175 |
US$220 |
| Non-member/Two
workshops |
US$250 |
US$295 |
| Student
member/One workshop |
US$75 |
US$135 |
| Student
member/Two workshops |
US$100 |
US$160 |
| Student
non-member/One workshop |
US$100 |
US$145 |
| Student
non-member/Two workshops |
US$125 |
US$175 |
If your registration form with full payment is not received by October 22, 2003 you must
register on-site.
The Registration Fee includes:
- Participation in the Conference and access to the exhibition area
- Abstracts and program
- Certificate of attendance
- Welcome Reception on Wednesday, November 12
- Refreshments/coffee breaks on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Lunch Friday for those who attend the Business Meeting.
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Cancellations
All cancellations must be received in
writing and all refunds will be paid after the Conference. A $50 fee will be assessed for
cancellations received by July 15. 50% of the total amount will be refunded if
cancellation is received by October 1. 25% will be refunded if cancellation is received by
November 10. Cancellations received after November 10 will not be eligible for a refund. |
Hotel Accommodation
Please note: The deadline to make a reservation at the conference rate is October 11, 2003.
This year's ISOQOL meeting will take place
at the Hilton Prague. ISOQOL has arranged a special sleeping room rate of 148 Euros
per night plus tax for ISOQOL meeting attendees.
Please click here to download the
Group Housing Form to complete and forward directly to the Hilton Prague. |
Transportation
Situated in the heart of Europe, Prague is easy to reach by air or rail or car. Prague International Airport is served by dozens of international carriers from most major cities. Trains run daily between Prague and most major European cities such as Paris, Amsterdam, Munich and Vienna, to mention a few. Once you arrive in Prague, the City Transport system makes getting around easy.
Entry Visas - One very important piece of information you will need to explore before leaving for Prague is the Czech Republic’s rule and regulations about “Entry Visas.” Most countries are NOT required to obtain Entry Visas, however, to be sure of your own countries status, please visit this very helpful website at http://www.czech.cz/index.php?section=1&menu=141.
It contains very helpful information about entry into the Czech Republic. For example, citizens of the United States do not need to obtain an entry Visa, however, citizens of Canada and Australia are required to obtain a visa. We highly recommend you take this seriously, especially since visa’s cannot be obtained at Prague’s airport and may take weeks to obtain through the Czech Embassy in your country.
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This year's closing dinner promises to give you a flavor of the Czech culture. Our closing dinner will be held
at the famous Municipal House at 7pm on Saturday. http://www.obecni-dum.cz/e_index.htm
The Awards and Closing Ceremony will also be held at this time, so be sure to
attend as we conclude the 2003 meeting and say farewell until next year!
NOT INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION COST; ADDITIONAL FEE REQUIRED.
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ISOQOL 2003
Scientific Program Committee
Co-Chairs
Donna Lamping, PhD, UK
Jane Blazeby, MD, UK
| Committee Members |
Jordi
Alonso, MD, PhD, Spain
Dorcas Beaton, PhD, Canada
Rick Berzon, DrPH, USA
Andrea Bezjak, MD, MSc, Canada
John Brazier, PhD, UK
Eva Dragomirecka, PhDr, Czech Republic
Carol Ferrans, PhD, RN, USA
Joanne Greenhalgh, MPH, UK
Cynthia Gross, PhD, USA
Michael Hagan, DrPH USA
Ron Hays, PhD USA
Madeleine King, PhD, Australia
Cindy L.K. Lam, FRCGP China
Patrick Marquis, MD, USA
Elaine McColl, MSc, UK
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Carol
Moinpour, PhD, USA
Carolyn Schwartz, ScD (ADVISOR), USA
Jane Scott, PhD, USA
Suzanne Skevington, PhD UK
Tara Symonds, PhD, UK
Claudette Varricchio, DSN, USA
Galina Velikova, MD, UK
Ingela Wiklund, PhD, MSc, Sweden
Jack Williams, PhD, Canada
Sharon Wood-Dauphinee, PhD, Canada
Albert Wu, MPH, MD, USA
Kathleen Wyrwich, PhD, USA |
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ISOQOL
Leadership
President
Mirjam Sprangers, PhD,
The Netherlands
President-Elect
Albert Wu, MPH, MD, USA
Immediate Past President
David Osoba, MD, Canada
Editor of Journal
Neil Aaronson, PhD,
The Netherlands
Secretary-Treasurer
Diane Fairclough DrPH, USA |
Board
Members
Jordi Alonso, MD, PhD, Spain
Rick Berzon, DrPH, USA
Peter Fayers, PhD, Scotland
Madeleine King, PhD, Australia
Donna Lamping, PhD, UK
Carolyn Schwartz, ScD, USA
John Ware, PhD, USA
Ingela Wiklund, PhD, Sweden
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ISOQOL Executive Office
ISOQOL is managed by Degnon
Associates
George K. Degnon, CAE-Executive Director
Laura Degnon-Associate Executive Director
Bette Anne German-Association Manager
6728 Old McLean Village Drive
McLean, Virginia 22101-3906 USA
Phone: 703-556-9222
Fax: 703-556-8729
Email: info@isoqol.org
www.isoqol.org
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