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Write a clear, point-by-point response to peer reviewers. Paste each reviewer's comments, answer them one by one with the changes you made, and download a formatted letter.
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Dear Editor,
Re: Silicone foam dressings for preventing pressure ulcers: a systematic review
We thank the editor and reviewers for their constructive comments. We have revised the manuscript accordingly; changes are shown in tracked changes and summarised below.
Comment 1: The search was completed more than 12 months ago. Please update it.
Response: [your response]
Comment 2: Please report the certainty of evidence for the primary outcome.
Response: [your response]
Yours sincerely,
Respond to every point, begin each response with a direct answer, quote changed text or give its location, and stay courteous even when you disagree. Your draft is saved in this browser only.
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Start with a direct answer and say where the manuscript changed.
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A good response letter opens with an overview of the changes, quotes every reviewer comment and answers each one, starting with a direct reply.
Stay polite and respectful, do what reviewers ask where you can, make the letter self-contained by quoting changed text, and be clear about what changed relative to the previous version.
Explain your reasoning politely and with evidence, and consider whether a clarification in the manuscript would resolve the misunderstanding.