ChatGPT-4o Compared With Human Researchers in Writing Plain-Language Summaries for Cochrane Reviews: A Blinded, Randomized Non-Inferiority Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Plain language summaries in Cochrane reviews are designed to present key information in a way that is understandable to individuals without a medical background. Despite Cochrane's author guidelines, these summaries often fail to achieve their intended purpose. Studies show that they are generally difficult to read and vary in their adherence to the guidelines. Artificial intelligence is increasingly used in medicine and academia, with its potential being tested in various roles. This study aimed to investigate whether ChatGPT-4o could produce plain language summaries that are as good as the already published plain language summaries in Cochrane reviews.

Methods

We conducted a randomized, single-blinded study with a total of 36 plain language summaries: 18 human

SUBMITTER: Agustsdottir DH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12302524 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature