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Communicating Health Research With Plain Language

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ID13776014
AuthorsRachel L Randell (0000-0002-8009-8209, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA, corresponding author), Holly Wilson (Duke University), Heather P Wilson (Duke University, Durham, NC, USA), Maya I Ragavan (0000-0003-4443-6829, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, PA, USA), Ardis B Collins (0000-0002-5076-4653, Tufts University, Medford, MA, USA), Julia Vail (Duke University, Durham, NC, USA), Sophia Ramirez (Duke University, Durham, NC, USA), Joseph Amodei (0009-0007-3854-6331, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, USA), Erin Mickievicz (University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, PA, USA), Maxwell S Krieger (0000-0001-9975-1610, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA), E Claire Macon (Brown University, Providence, RI, USA), Christoph P Hornik (0000-0001-7056-8759, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA)
Year2025
Volume62
Pages469580251357755-469580251357755
Publication date2025-09-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueINQUIRY The Journal of Health Care Organization Provision and Financing (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0046-9580 • E-ISSN: 1945-7243
PublisherSAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/00469580251357755
PMID40922588
OpenAlexW4414081877
LanguageEN
References cited33

Although critical to enacting change, effectively communicating clinical and public health research results remains a challenge. In a webinar that occurred on December 7, 2023, a group of clinical and public health researchers and communications specialists convened to share their experiences using plain language materials to communicate research results. Herein, they provide practical guidance and case examples of lay summaries, infographics, data dashboards, and zines, along with challenges and potential solutions. Discussion illuminated the critical importance of partnering with communities who represent the intended beneficiaries of the research to plan, create, and disseminate materials. Accordingly, researchers should plan early, prepare, and dedicate resources for results dissemination. Researchers can use this guidance to develop plain language research dissemination materials, help connect with their audiences to inform and influence their understanding, and empower action to ultimately improve health and well-being

Call to action · Dissemination · Health communication · Information Dissemination · Plain language · Plan (archaeology · Public health · Ethics in Clinical Research · Health Literacy and Information Accessibility · Social Media in Health Education

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