The benefits of plain language summaries in public health publishing

This feature article is written by some of the Editorial Board at Perspectives in Public Health. It introduces the use of Plain Language Summaries, how to write one and the benefits of including them in your article.

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Perspectives in Public Health
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2025-05-01
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https://doi.org/10.1177/17579139251335966
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Mental Health and Patient Involvement
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The benefits of plain language summaries in public health publishing

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Abstract

This feature article is written by some of the Editorial Board at Perspectives in Public Health. It introduces the use of Plain Language Summaries, how to write one and the benefits of including them in your article.

Perspectives in Public HealthVol. 145(3)
University College Dublin (IE), Sheffield Hallam University (GB), Leeds Beckett University (GB)
Quality Education
Openalex Percentile: Top 73%
Mental Health and Patient Involvement
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