Melanoma: Does It Present Differently in Darker Skin Tones?

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

There are vast differences in clinical presentations of melanoma across skin tones. Individuals with darker skin tones tend to have a higher prevalence of advanced-stage melanoma, which correlates with increased mortality. We designed this interactive workshop to increase nursing and medical trainees' awareness of the epidemiology, prevention, and treatment of melanoma in individuals of darker skin tones.

Methods

The Kern model was used in the design, implementation, and evaluation of the workshop. The 75-minute workshop consisted of a PowerPoint presentation, video-based reflection activities, and case studies. Evaluation consisted of pre- and postworkshop questionnaires. The workshop was implemented two times among 63 nursing students, 11 medical students/resi

SUBMITTER: Thompson B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10166772 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature