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Linking Theory to Caring Practice and Caring Practice to Theory
June 11 to June 13, 2020
Bergen, Norway

Host and Sponsor:  Western Norway University of Applied Sciences

Sponsor: Center for Care Research West

Keynote Speakers:

Presentation formats include podium, workshop, symposium, and poster.

Conference Presentation Formats and Instructions for Presenters

2020 Accommodations

For those wishing to book your Hotel now, we are recommending the Magic Hotel Solheimsviken, which is within walking distance to the Conference.  There are Four (4) Magic Hotels in Bergen, make sure you select the correct one. Also IAHC will not be providing breakfasts which is included with your Hotel reservation. Please note this Hotel has only 217 rooms total so early reservations are recommended.

Guests can book online at their website (with out using a booking code): www.magichotels.no 

Here you will find the best deal for the date you want to book. 

There are two reservations types with different pricing:

• NON REFUNDABLE: these have to be prepay when the reservation is made and you are not able to make any change or cancellation. 
• BAR:  Another type of reservation that you can book and pay when you arrive at our property, this one allows you to cancel or change the date in case you need it. Cancellations for this type of reservations are until 04:00 pm of arrival date.

2020 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

Abstract Submission has been Closed

We invite you and your colleagues to present at the upcoming 41st Annual International Association for Human Caring (IAHC) conference.  The conference to be held June 11 to June 13, 2020, is the world’s leading forum for interdisciplinary, caring science.

We are currently accepting abstracts for podium, workshop, symposium, simulation and poster presentations that focus on caring science in the areas of research, theory, evidence-based practice, and best practices. 

Abstract Deadline October 21, 2019

Student Abstract Deadline November 25, 2019

To submit an abstract, click on the

Abstract Submissions Link

This information will assist you to prepare an abstract for submission

All authors & presenters will be required to complete a Conflict of Interest Form for your Abstract to be considered. The form can be downloaded here.  It will be your responsibility for the completed forms to be signed and returned via email to abstracts@humancaring.org  THE LEAD AUTHOR is responsible for the submission of all CoAuthor's Conflict of Interest forms. Coauthors will not be contacted during correspondence with the primary authors unless there is a need to resolve any potential conflict of interest issues. 

They will be included with the primary author in the conference brochure only if submitted 45 days prior to conference. Registration for conference is required to present.

Past Conference Information

2019 Conference Theme

Caring and Interprofessional Practice: Re-imagining the patient care experience.

Keynote Speakers:

 Eduardo Salas, PhD

 Expert on team work in healthcare systems and TeamSTEPPS.

 Anne Boykin, PhD

 Director Anne Boykin Institute for the Advancement of Caring in Nursing.

 Regina Holiday

 Artist and nationally renowned speaker on patient care advocacy.

Download the 2019 IAHC Conference Program Here

Conference Program

Download the 2019 IAHC Conference Agenda Here

Conference Agenda

This activity has been submitted to the American Holistic Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. The American Holistic Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.  

View Photos from IAHC 2019 Annual Conference:

Special Thank you to Bill Wagner for providing the photo record!

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