The Conference Committee encourage diversity in abstracts, presentations, and workshops.
Conference Objectives:
Strengthen EBP capacity among healthcare professionals to improve clinical practice and patient outcomes.
Empower health leaders and educators to promote evidence-informed decision-making in clinical and policy contexts.
Foster collaboration between national and international partners to enhance access to high-quality evidence, training, and mentorship.
Integrate EBP principles into undergraduate and postgraduate health education to ensure workforce readiness.
Promote sustainability through knowledge translation, workforce resilience, and alignment with the SDGs.
Tuesday 7th July 2026
08:15 - 09:00 Registration opens
09:00 - 10:00 Official Conference Opening
10:00 - 10:25 Group Photos & Morning Tea
10:30 - 11:30 Plenary
11:30 - 12:25 Concurrent Sessions (4)
12:25 - 13:30 Lunch
13:30 - 14:30 Concurrent Workshop (2)
14:30 - 15:15 Concurrent Sessions (6)
15:15 - 15:50 Afternoon Tea
15:50 - 17:00 Concurrent Sessions
17:00 - 18:00 Welcome Reception, Networking
Wednesday 8th July 2026
08:15 - 09:00 Registration opens
09:00 - 10:00 Plenary
10:00 - 10:25 The 5-Minute Evidence Challenge
10:30 - 11:00 Morning Tea
11:00 - 12:25 Concurrent Workshop (2)
12:25 - 13:30 Lunch
13:30 - 14:30 Concurrent Sessions (6)
14:30 - 15:30 Concurrent Sessions (6)
15:15 - 15:50 Afternoon Tea
15:50 - 17:00 The 5-Minute Evidence Challenge
17:00 Day Two Concludes
Thursday 9th July 2026
08:15 - 09:00 Registration opens
09:00 - 10:00 Plenary
10:00 - 10:25 Concurrent Sessions
10:30 - 11:00 Morning Tea
11:00 - 12:25 Concurrent Workshop (2)
12:25 - 13:30 Lunch
13:30 - 14:30 Concurrent Sessions (6)
14:30 - 15:30 Concurrent Sessions (6)
15:15 - 15:50 Afternoon Tea
15:50 - 16:50 Closing Plenary
17:30 Conference Closing and Conference Dinner
PROVISIONAL PROGRAM
DAY 1
July 7th
Crossroads Maldives
Strengthening Midwifery Leadership for Maternal and Newborn Health
Professor Caroline Homer, Burnet Institute, Australia
The Impact of Evidence-Based Nursing Pathway Intervention on Postoperative Rehabilitation in Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial
Haixia Ren
Enhancing the Paediatric Setting: Nursing Students’ Clinical Experiences and Ongoing Support
Tegan Budd, Flinders University, Australia
Barriers and facilitators to dementia care in long-term care facilities: a qualitative systematic review and meta-synthesis.
Daoxiu Zhang, Xi’an Jiaotong University, China
Perceptions of First-Year Nursing Students on Role-Play as a Teaching Strategy for Enhancing Therapeutic Communication Skills: A Qualitative Study
Mariyam Hudha, MNU, Maldives
Advance Care Planning for People Living with Dementia from a Dyadic Perspective: A Scoping Review
Xi Zhang
Impact of a shared decision-making implementation intervention for paediatricians and children with a chronic disease in the Maldives: A follow-up study
Boutaina Riffi Acharki
Does reduced sleep duration increase medication errors?
Christopher Martin, ACU, Australia
Empowering pre-registration nurses through Innovative digital tools to enhance their Professional Experience Placement (PEP).
Dr. Mandy El Ali
Barriers to Evidence-Based Utilization of Adolescent Friendly Health Clinics in Resource-Limited Settings: A Mixed-Methods Study from Rajasthan, India
Dr Sanjeeta Dara
Developing an AI-based OPTION-5 scoring tool for assessing the level of Shared Decision-Making
Gwen van de Brug, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Netherlands
Exploring Aggression Prevention Education Workshop: Management of Clinical Aggression-Rapid Emergency Department Intervention (MOCA-REDI)
Associate Prof. Cathy Daniel, ACU Australia
Enhancing Workforce Capabilities through Innovative and Inclusive Learning
Dr Kitsri
DAY 2
July 8th
Crossroads, Maldives
Strengthening Midwifery and Maternal Health Systems: Innovations in Evidence-Based Practice and Capacity Building Across the Asia-Pacific
Professor Caroline Holmer, Burnet Institute, Australia
Leadership-Driven Change in Utilization of Adolescent Friendly Health Clinics: A SWOT-Based Public Health Perspective
Dr Sanjeeta Dara, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
Shared decision-making and decision regret in patients undergoing hyperbaric oxygen treatment
Prof Dirk Ubbink Amsterdam University Medical Center
The Role of Nurse Leadership in Promoting Evidence-Based Practice Behaviors: A Multilevel Structural Equation Modeling Analysis
Rong Wang, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiao Tong University China
Effectiveness of self-care educational program on symptom perception and knowledge among patients with heart failure
Assist Prof. Prima Jenevive Jyothi D'Souza , Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
Interactive Skill Workshop on Effective and Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence in Systematic Reviews
Assistant Professor Anil Raj Assariparambil, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
Quality improvement on a budget
Professor Elizabeth Jacob/ACU, Australia
Using Storytelling to Strengthen Evidence Based Midwifery Education, Research and Practice
Kristen Graham, Federation University, Australia
Which sources of evidence do patients trust most?
Gwendoline Hamers Amsterdam University Medical Center
Wellbeing and workforce sustainability for nurses transitioning into mental health: the international evidence
Sophie Schapiro, ACU, Australia
What does workplace safety mean? The situational complexities of understanding patient and bystander violence in healthcare.
Ms Alycia Jacob, ACU, Australia
Mediating Effect of Emotion Regulation Between Family Communication and Resilience in Young Adults Facing Depression
Aisha Lyn Mohamed, Institute of Mental wellbeing, Maldives
Fostering Evidence-Based Practice and Research Skills: A Peer Co-Teaching Approach between Third Year and First-Year Nursing Students
Associate Prof Fathimath Shifaza, ACU, Australia
Supporting International Nursing Students’ Professionalism and Clinical Competence on Placement: A Practice-Informed Analysis
Irene Takawira ACU, Australia
Evidence-Based Practice in Indonesian Clinical Settings: Insights from General Practitioners and Internists
Audy Meutia Ariana, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya, Indonesia
Development and Testing of a Knowledge Questionnaire on Sexual Assault Nurse Examination (KQSANE) Through Robert F Devellis Method
Dr Renjulal Yesodharan, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
Nurse Led Diabetes Self-Management Education and Glycaemic Control
Muna Ahmed, HMH Maldives
The Resilient Nurse: Global Lessons for Mental Health and Well-being in the Maldives
Cornelius Takawira, Austin Health, Australia
Virtual reality as a means to improve awareness of patient experiences during hospital admission
Prof Dirk Ubbink, Amsterdam University Medical Center Netherlands
From Individual Benefit to Collective Responsibility: Integrating Sustainability into Evidence-Based Healthcare Decision-Making-
Professor Hehenkamp (Online)
DAY 3
July 9th
Crossroads, Maldives
Bridging the Gap: A Collaborative Safari for Evidence Based Practice Capacity Building
Assistant Professor Kanika Jain/ AIIMS, India
The Second Victim Phenomenon in Healthcare: A Systematic Review with Implications for Just Culture and Patient Safety in the Maldives
Azneesha Hassan, GA.Atoll Hospital, Maldives
Prevalence of dementia risk factors and suspected dementia among older adults in the Maldives
Mariyam Fiyaza Alzheimer's Society of Maldives
Baseline measurement of chronically ill children participation in shared decision-making in the Maldives
Ricardo Wijngaarde, Netherlands
Virtual Reality in healthcare
Bradley Chesham, Bundle of Rays, Australia
From Months to Minutes: Navigating the Era of AI-Driven Living Evidence Synthesis
Dr Puneet Khanna, AIIMS, India
Integrating advanced analytics and AI in the development of nutrition, skincare & pharma products
Professor Leonidas Karagounis, Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research (MMIHR)
Strengthening Evidence-Based Nursing Practice in a Resource-Limited Island Setting: Development, Implementation and Evaluation of Standard Operating Procedures for Nursing Services at Shaviyani Kanditheemu Health Centre.
Haleemath Athiza, Shaviyani Kanditheemu Health Centre, Maldives
Development and Validation of Responsible Researchers: A Game-Based Learning Module on Research Ethics for Undergraduates
Dr Sushmitha R Karkada, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India
Barriers and Facilitators in Implementing Early Oral Cancer Detection in the Community Using mHealth Application
Vinish V- Manipal College of Nursing, India
The effectiveness of exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation programs in improving cardiovascular outcomes: a systematic literature review
Thasneem Ahmed, MNU, Maldives
Improving Nursing Effectiveness in Sri Lanka through Digital Health: needs, priority departments, and implementation readiness
Stephanie Anthony, IIHS, Sri Lanka
Empowering and supporting students through the Academic integrity Process: An Australian perspective
Dr Jackie Stevenson, ACU, Australia
Breaking Learning Into Pieces: Using Jigsaws for Collaborative Learning in Health and Clinical Education
Tegan Budd, Flinders University, Australia
Preparing Midwives for the Realities of Rural Practice: Designing Context Responsive Simulation for Emergency Readiness
Kristen Graham, Federation University, Australia
Poster Presentations
Prevalence of anxiety, depression and care-giving burden among the primary caregivers of onco-surgical patients at a tertiary care center: a cross-sectional survey
Dr Priyanka Sethi- AIIMS, India
Preventing Surgical Site Infections in High-Risk Abdominal Surgery: A Case Study of DACC-Coated Dressings
Trang Katy Thai, Flinders University
Effectiveness of Gatekeeper Training Program (GTP) on awareness and attitude regarding common mental health problems among the tribal population of Udupi district, India
Flavia Sharlet Noronha, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India
Addressing Psychosocial Burden in Female Adolescents and Young Adults with Inherited Bleeding Disorders: A Systematic Review
Geena Dsouza, Manipal College of Nursing, India
Perception of stakeholders on factors influencing emotional health of the adolescents
Dr Preejana Sharma, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
Novice nurses’ experiences in provision of mental ill health care within a regional emergency department: A descriptive qualitative study
Talitha Peart, ACU
Interventions to Improve Fear of Falling among Older Adults in Southeast Asian Countries
Assistant Professor Anil Raj Assariparambil Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
Speaking Up with Confidence: The Role of Simulation in First-Year Nursing Communication
Tegan Budds, Flinders University, Australia