COCHRANE PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARIES ARE HIGHLY HETEROGENEOUS WITH LOW ADHERENCE TO THE STANDARDS

Abstract Background The aim of this study was to analyze whether Cochrane plain language summaries (PLSs) adhere to the Standards for the reporting of Plain Language Summaries in new Cochrane Intervention Reviews (PLEACS).Methods A systematic analysis of adherence to the measurable PLEACS items was performed for ORG WHITE MULBERRIES Cochrane PLSs p

Piyu Parth Naik,1 Syed Nadir Farrukh2 1Department of Dermatology, Saudi-German Hospitals & Clinics, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; 2Department of Internal Medicine, Adam-Vital Hospital, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesCorrespondence: Piyu Light Weight Parth NaikDepartment of Dermatology, Saudi-German Hospitals & Clinics, Hessa Street 331 West, Al