Remote skin self-examination training of melanoma survivors and their skin check partners: A randomized trial and comparison with in-person training.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Compared with other cancers, melanoma has the longest delays measured as the median time to patient presentation for care from symptom onset. Time to presentation for care is a key determinant of outcomes, including disease stage, prognosis, and treatment.

Methods

Melanoma survivors with localized disease and their skin check partners enrolled in two sequential randomized control trials of skin self-examination (SSE) training. In Phase 1, the pair read a workbook in the office and had quarterly total body skin examinations with a study dermatologist. In Phase 2, materials were mailed to pairs, whose surveillance was with a community physician. SSE knowledge, performance (frequency and extent), and identification of concerning moles were compared between phases.

SUBMITTER: Robinson JK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7541148 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature