- Framework of problems / Transparent
- Errors in systematic review abstracts or plain language summaries
- Cochrane plain language summaries are highly heterogeneous with low adherence to the standards
| Ref ID | 445 |
| First Author | A. Jelicic Kadic |
| Journal | BMC MEDICAL RESEARCH METHODOLOGY |
| Year Of Publishing | 2016 |
| URL | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4877986/pdf/12874_2016_Article_162.pdf |
| Keywords |
Cochrane Abstract / summary General medical |
| Problem(s) |
Errors in systematic review abstracts or plain language summaries Weaknesses identified in some Cochrane reviews |
| Number of systematic reviews included | 1738 |
| Summary of Findings | No single Cochrane plain language summary adhered fully to the PLEACS criteria. The highest adherence was found for absence of details of the search strategy (99% adherence), and the lowest adherence for an item mandating to address quality according to the GRADE system (0.7 % adherence). Overall adherence percentage of plain language studies reporting reviews with included studies was 57%. |
| Did the article find that the problem(s) led to qualitative changes in interpretation of the results? | Not Applicable |
| Are the methods of the article described in enough detail to replicate the study? | Yes |