Communicating Evidence From Systematic Reviews to the Public

Communicating Evidence From Systematic Reviews to the Public: A Randomised Controlled Trial

The purpose of this randomised controlled trial is to compare a new standardised summary format for presentation of synthesised evidence from systematic reviews for the public (a new plain language summary format) to the current format used in Cochrane systematic reviews. The study will evaluate if the new presentation improves understanding about the benefits and harms of an intervention, if it improves the accessibility of the information, and if it is preferred over other versions by the public over the current format.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients or members of the public 16 years or older