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A Pilot Educational Intervention to Support Primary Care Provider Performance of Skin Cancer Examinations
Kelly C Nelson1, Elizabeth V Seiverling2, Nadeen Gonna3
1Department of Dermatology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1400 Pressler Street, Unit 1452, Houston, TX, 77030, USA. kcnelson1@mdanderson.org.
Summary
Primary Care Providers (PCPs) can improve skin cancer detection with a new educational intervention. This pilot program enhanced PCP knowledge and self-efficacy in diagnosing and managing skin cancer, especially in underserved areas.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Medical Education
- Primary Care
Background:
- Primary Care Providers (PCPs) often
- triage and refer
- patients for skin cancer, potentially causing delays in diagnosis, particularly in areas with limited dermatology access.
- Existing educational models may not adequately prepare PCPs for comprehensive skin cancer detection and management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and pilot a multi-faceted educational intervention for PCPs focused on improving skin cancer detection examinations.
- To offer PCPs proficiency in both
- triage and refer
- and
- diagnose and manage
- approaches to skin cancer.
- To support PCPs in regions with limited access to specialized dermatological care.
Main Methods:
- A pilot intervention was developed, incorporating a curriculum and telementoring.
- The intervention was conducted in collaboration with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso.
- 18-22 family medicine resident physicians voluntarily participated in the intervention and completed post-intervention tests.
Main Results:
- Participating resident physicians showed statistically significant improvements in knowledge and self-efficacy immediately post-intervention.
- The pilot intervention demonstrated potential for enhancing PCP capabilities in skin cancer detection.
Conclusions:
- The pilot intervention shows promise for improving PCP performance in skin cancer detection and management.
- Further adaptation and validation are necessary for practicing PCPs, including transitioning to virtual/asynchronous modules and incorporating telementoring for complex cases.
- This approach can enhance educational dissemination and support PCPs in underserved areas.