Mary Ann Nemcek and colleagues describe how to prepare a poster for professional and practice use at conferences and in the workplace

Communication is a direct driver of quality health care and creating a poster is an effective strategy for communicating with primary care nurses and for teaching patients about preventing illness or improving their health. This article outlines key elements of a successful poster, including layout, flow, presentation and clarity, and suggests that well-designed posters can be an eye-catching alternative to other text-heavy forms of communication.