Crafting Informative Titles in Medical Articles to Enhance the Comprehension of the Study Findings.

Abstract

Original articles in the medical literature should have informative titles, also referred to as declarative titles. A nondeclarative title expresses the study's theme (topic) or, at most, the materials and methods used, whereas an informative title highlights the significance of the study findings (study's significance) and, at the very least, its results. A manuscript is typically organized to cover (i) the theme, (ii) materials and methods, (iii) results, and (iv) conclusion (study's significance). Consequently, a nondeclarative title typically encompasses only the (ii) stage, whereas an informative title extends to the (iii) or (iv) stages. This study underscores the importance of informative titles in medical papers and offers guidance for crafting titles that align with established paper writing fundamentals.