Table 2 Proportion of participants with the appropriate response for the main results of the review, by randomised comparison
Number (%) with appropriate response for clear findings review | Number (%) with appropriate response for uncertain findings review | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comparison 1: abstract versus plain language summary | ||||
Yes | No | Yes | No | |
Abstract group | 243 (59.6 %) | 165 (40.4 %) | 174 (42.7 %) | 234 (57.4 %) |
Plain language group | 260 (64.2 %) | 145 (35.8 %) | 159 (39.3 %) | 246 (60.7 %) |
Comparison 2: conclusions versus no conclusions | ||||
Conclusions | 255 (63.3 %) | 148 (36.7 %) | 180 (44.7 %) | 223 (55.3 %) |
No conclusions | 248 (60.5 %) | 162 (39.5 %) | 153 (37.3 %) | 257 (62.7 %) |