Skin Cancer
Conditions
Keywords
screening
Brief summary
This study evaluates the impact of the AAD SPOTme® skin cancer screening events on attendees' skin cancer prevention and detection behaviors. This study will also evaluate whether an educational intervention will improve post-screening engagement of attendees with dermatologists.
Detailed description
Despite tremendous growth in both the interest and volume of skin cancer screenings at the national level, the actual utility and impact of the AAD SPOT me™ skin cancer screening programs have not been fully evaluated. This study will address this knowledge gap. Early detection is vital in the fight against skin cancer, the most common cancer in the United States. While the effects of skin cancer can be devastating, this disease is highly treatable when detected early. This study evaluates the impact of the AAD SPOTme® skin cancer screening events on attendees' skin cancer prevention and detection behaviors. This study will also evaluate whether an educational intervention will improve post-screening engagement of attendees with dermatologists.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALIntervention Arm
Individuals randomized to the intervention group will receive skin cancer screening educational materials.
OTHERAAD SPOTmeⓇ skin cancer screening
All study participants will have participated in the AAD SPOTmeⓇ skin cancer screening program in either 2016 or 2017.
Sponsors
American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Participated in the American Academy of Dermatology national screening program in 2016 or 2017 * Have a presumptive diagnosis (screening, non-confirmed) of melanoma * Have provided the AAD with permission to be re-contacted * Have provided the AAD with an email address * Aged 18 years or older * Able to read English
Exclusion criteria
* None
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Completion of a physician skin examination | Baseline | Self-report of a physician skin examination will be defined as a health care provider examining the patient's entire body for any sign of skin cancer during the period following patient's receipt of an AAD SPOTme® skin cancer screening to the baseline assessment. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Completion of a physician skin examination | 6 months | Self-report of a physician skin examination will be defined as a health care provider examining the patient's entire body for any sign of skin cancer during the 3 months prior to the 6-month follow up assessment |
| Patient thorough skin self-examination (TSSE) | 6 months | Self-report of patient thorough skin self-examination (TSSE) will be defined as performing at least one TSSE during the 3 months prior to the 6-month follow up assessment |
| Patient attitude towards sun protection | 6 months | Self-report of patient attitude towards use of sun protection will be defined by likelihood of engaging in sun protection practices in the year following the 6-month follow up assessment |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed