Recommended characteristics and processes for writing lay summaries of healthcare evidence: a co-created scoping review and consultation exercise
Sareh Zarshenas,
JoAnne Mosel,
Adora Chui
et al.
Abstract:Background
Lay summaries (LSs) of scientific evidence are critical to sharing research with non-specialist audiences. This scoping review with a consultation exercise aimed to (1) Describe features of the available LS resources; (2) Summarize recommended LS characteristics and content; (3) Outline recommended processes to write a LS; and (4) Obtain stakeholder perspectives on LS characteristics and writing processes.
Methods
This project was a pati… Show more
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