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  • Dermatology
  • Visual perception science
  • Medical education

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  • Skin self-examination (SSE) is crucial for early cancer detection.
  • SSE training relies on visual aids, but how these cultivate visual skills is unclear.
  • Understanding visual processing in SSE is key to improving training efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate how pattern-focused visuals in SSE training impact layperson accuracy in identifying atypical moles.
  • To compare the effectiveness of different visual patterns (ABCDE vs. ugly duckling sign) and presentation formats (photorealistic images vs. illustrations).
  • To explore the role of self-efficacy in visual processing during SSE.

Main Methods:

  • A 2x2 factorial design study using eye-tracking to analyze visual scanpaths of 92 laypersons.
  • Participants viewed images of moles presented as either photorealistic or illustrations, using either the ABCDE or ugly duckling sign pattern.
  • Assessed sensitivity, specificity, and visual processing efficiency (e.g., time on target) in relation to presentation format and pattern.

Main Results:

  • Illustrations generally increased sensitivity, while photorealistic images improved specificity.
  • The ugly duckling sign with photorealistic images yielded the highest specificity.
  • Self-efficacy moderated the effect of visual aids, influencing time spent viewing atypical moles and subsequent specificity.

Conclusions:

  • Visual processing efficiency is a critical factor in enhancing SSE training.
  • Tailoring visual aids (illustrations vs. photos) and patterns (ABCDE vs. UDS) to user characteristics may optimize mole identification accuracy.
  • Further research into visual processing can refine current SSE training methods for better outcomes.