Plain Language Summary of Publication (PLSP) Plain Language Summary of Publication (PLSP)
A scientific article that is written to be easily understood.
Example of Plain Language Summary of Publication (PLSP) in a sentence
Some journals require Plain Language Summaries of Publications so that people who are not experts can understand the information.
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A Plain Language Summary of a Publication (PLSP) is its own separate version of a more technical scientific article. Such an article is written for everyone to understand study findings more easily.
Even though PLSPs are not required at this time, they can be a helpful source of information about the overall research study for a wider audience that includes participants, policymakers, and primary care physicians.
Other info to think about when joining a study
Plain Language Summaries of Publications are not currently required, but you can still ask your study team how results and overall study findings will be shared with you and other participants after the study. This can include asking them if any articles about this research study will also include Plain Language Summaries.
Your questions about the results let the study team know that providing clear communication of the study’s findings is important to participants and the larger community.
