Table 1. Summary of included studies.

Author, year, citation	Study type	Population	Intervention/Method	Relevant findings
Verosky et al, 2022 [23]	Cross-sectional	Mammography patients	Questionnaire	Patients believe the following would be helpful: • A brief paragraph summarizing important results in nonmedical language • An electronic glossary embedded within the report allowing patients to receive additional information about the terms used • An electronic pamphlet with specific information regarding the results
Austin et al, 2021 [24]	Qualitative	Patients with breast cancer, colorectal cancer or polypectomy	Focus groups	Patients believe that a standard report (SR): • Contains no explanation of the results • Impacts the ability of patients to communicate effectively with providers • Hinders the ability of patients to participate in decision making Patients stated that an ideal PCPR should: • Contain simple language • Highlight information pertinent to decision making • Contain recommended next steps/a roadmap for the future
Nayak et al, 2020 [25]	RCT	Patients with prostate cancer	PCPR	PCPR: • Viewed more favorably than SR • Patients found the language easier to understand • Majority of patients would prefer to receive a PCPR after every biopsy • Facilitates better provider communications • Patients had improved ability to identify and recall important elements of their report (such as Gleason score)
Mossanen et al, 2016 [26]	RCT	Patients undergoing bladder biopsy	PCPR	PCPR: • Patients found the language easier to understand • Majority of patients would prefer to receive a PCPR after every biopsy • Patients had improved ability to identify and recall important elements of their report (such as cancer stage)
Stuckey et al, 2015 [27]	Qualitative	Parents of pediatric patients undergoing whole genome sequencing	Focus groups	A standard report: • Leaves the patient with uncertainty • Provides no information about the next steps PCPR: • Contains language that is easier to understand • Helps facilitate better communication with both physicians and family members • Should contain recommended next steps/what to expect in the future