Russian translations for Cochrane.

Area of Science:

• Evidence-based medicine
• Health information accessibility
• Medical translation quality assessment

Background:

• Cochrane Collaboration is a global standard for credible medical evidence.
• English-only access to Cochrane Reviews created a barrier for non-English speakers.
• Initiation of translating Plain Language Summaries (PLS) into other languages in 2014.

Purpose of the Study:

• Assess the quality of Russian translations of Cochrane PLS.
• Evaluate the potential impact of these translations on the Russian-speaking community.
• Gather user feedback to improve the ongoing translation project.

Main Methods:

• Continuous online survey conducted via Google Docs.
• Respondents recruited through Russian medical forums, Cochrane websites, and contributor databases.
• Questionnaire covered relevance, impact, clarity, preferred style, and improvement suggestions.

Main Results:

• Over 446 PLS translated into Russian by September 2015.
• 94% of respondents found the project essential for Russia and Russian-speaking countries.
• 87% reported potential impact on their individual practices/attitudes; 92% found translations clear.

Conclusions:

• The Russian PLS translation project received positive feedback regarding clarity, quality, and reader satisfaction.
• The project is confirmed as important and relevant for a diverse Russian-speaking audience.
• User feedback provides valuable insights for future improvements in translation quality and style adaptation.