Introduction to plain language summaries for Cochrane Diagnostic Test Accuracy (DTA) Reviews

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Whiting P1, Davenport C2, Leeflang M3
1University of Bristol
2University of Birmingham, UK
3University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Abstract
Objectives: To introduce and pilot the new Plain language summary (PLS) template and guidance.

Description: The workshop will be split into two sessions:

1. Introduction to the new PLS template: The first session will be a brief overview of the process used to develop the PLS template and guidance. We will present the current version of the proposed PLS (developed following focus groups, user testing and a web-based survey) based on an example review of the IQCODE for diagnosing dementia.

2. Piloting the new PLS template and guidance: The second session will provide participants with the opportunity to apply the new template to an example review. We will split participants into smaller groups and each group will take sections of an existing review and translate these into plain language using the new template and guidance. We will then regroup to feedback the results to the wider group and to discuss any issues that arose during the process.