Skin self-examination education for early detection of melanoma: a randomized controlled trial of Internet, workbook, and in-person interventions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Early detection of melanoma improves survival. Since many melanoma patients and their spouses seek the care of a physician after discovering their melanoma, an ongoing study will determine the efficacy of teaching at-risk melanoma patients and their skin check partner how to conduct skin self-examinations (SSEs). Internet-based health behavior interventions have proven efficacious in creating behavior change in patients to better prevent, detect, or cope with their health issues. The efficacy of electronic interactive SSE educational intervention provided on a tablet device has not previously been determined.

Objective

The electronic interactive educational intervention was created to develop a scalable, effective intervention to enhance performance and accuracy o

SUBMITTER: Robinson JK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3906663 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature