Using ChatGPT to Improve the Presentation of Plain Language Summaries of Cochrane Systematic Reviews About Oncology Interventions: Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Plain language summaries (PLSs) of Cochrane systematic reviews are a simple format for presenting medical information to the lay public. This is particularly important in oncology, where patients have a more active role in decision-making. However, current PLS formats often exceed the readability requirements for the general population. There is still a lack of cost-effective and more automated solutions to this problem.

Objective

This study assessed whether a large language model (eg, ChatGPT) can improve the readability and linguistic characteristics of Cochrane PLSs about oncology interventions, without changing evidence synthesis conclusions.

Methods

The dataset included 275 scientific abstracts and corresponding PLSs of Cochrane systematic reviews abou

SUBMITTER: Suto Pavicic J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11939027 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature