Format for Case Study Abstracts: Journal of the Medical Library Association

Question: In one sentence, describe the question, problem, dilemma, situation, event, objective, or challenge being described by the case study.

Setting:  Describe the institution or location where the case occurred.

Method: Provide an outline of the strategy adopted and why these tactics were chosen.  Describe any data collected.

Main results: Discuss the outcome or result, including data, if available, to support your assessment of the outcome.

Conclusion: Conclude with a summary of your accomplishment, what lessons can be learned from this case, how you would approach a similar problem again, potential applications, and recommendations for continuing or future work.