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Publication Summaries

Create transparent communication with the public about your scientific research.

Create a plain language summary of a publication (PLSP) for patients, the public, physicians and healthcare professionals.

The Problem

Scientific publications are difficult for the public to understand.

To someone without a scientific or medical background, research publications are complex documents where the key information is hard to find. These publications can hold inaccessible knowledge that requires translating into plain language.

CISCRP's Solution

Our summaries of publications increase visibility and transparency of scientific research.

Physicians and healthcare professionals tend to be time-restricted and find value in PLSP as a tool to assist in conversations with patients.

Per ICMJE guidelines, PLSPs are considered acceptable secondary publications. PLSPs can be published alongside the original scientific publication or as a stand-alone, fully citable piece in another peer-reviewed journal. Also, PLSPs can be used on a sponsor’s website, printed for participants, or posted to an online portal.

  • Create easy-to-understand language of key concepts.

  • We work with the authors to focus on the significance of the research and take out confusing, non-expert material.

  • We engage patients in the writing process to gain their important perspective.

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2021 Global Pharma Awards

Awarded the ‘Most Valuable Awareness Initiative’

Plain Language Summary of Publication on the ARAMIS study sponsored by Bayer

Drugviu

Click on the resources listed below to download the full versions of Drugviu’s materials. 

Pandemic Response Network Flyer: English

Red de Respuesta a una Pandemia: Español

Peer Plus

Click on the resources listed below to download the full versions of these materials. 

Peer Plus: Mission and Capabilities

Latino Union of Chicago

Click on the resources listed below to download the full Latino Union of Chicago Annual Report. 

 

Advocate Aurora Health

Click on the resources listed below to download the full versions of Advocate’s materials. 

  • Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer’s Network Trial Unit 

Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer’s Disease Brochure
Expanded Registry Flyer (English)

Enfermedad de Alzheimer de herencia dominante
Expanded Registry Flyer (Spanish)

  • Clarity AD Clinical Study Information

Forgetting the Little Things
Concerned About Memory Loss?

   

Allergy & Asthma Network

Click on the resources listed below to download the full versions of the Allergy & Asthma Network’s materials. 
 

Institute for Population and Precision Health (IPPH)

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Einstein Healthcare Network

Click on the resources listed below to learn more about Einsteing Healthcare Network’s resources. 

TREND Community

Click on the resources listed below to download the full versions of the TREND Community’s materials. 

 

Community Voice Report July 2020: COVID-19 Positive

 

Community Voice Report August 2020: Pericarditis

Fox Chase Cancer Center - Temple Health

Click on the resources listed below to download the full versions of the Fox Chase Cancer Center’s materials. 
Be the Breakthrough: Understanding Clinical Trials

Allergy & Asthma Network

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Lung Cancer Initiative of North Carolina

Click on the resources listed below to view the full versions of LCI’s materials. 

Lung Cancer Risk Assessment Handout

PRA Health Sciences

Click on the resources listed below to view the full versions of PRA’s materials. 

Duke Health

Click on the resources listed below to view the full versions of Duke’s materials. 

Visit Discover Duke Research on Facebook

Download the handout below in English or Spanish

North Carolina Clinical Research

Visit North Carolina Clinical Research’s website