scholarly journals Web-Based Skin Cancer Prevention Training for Massage Therapists: Protocol for the Massage Therapists Skin Health Awareness, Referral, and Education Study

10.2196/13480 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. e13480 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lois J Loescher ◽  
Kelly M Heslin ◽  
Laura A Szalacha ◽  
Graciela E Silva ◽  
Myra L Muramoto
Keyword(s):  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Skin Cancer Prevention ◽  
Health Awareness ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Education Study ◽  
Prevention Training ◽  
Massage Therapists

scholarly journals Web-Based Skin Cancer Prevention Training for Massage Therapists: Protocol for the Massage Therapists Skin Health Awareness, Referral, and Education Study (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lois J Loescher ◽  
Kelly M Heslin ◽  
Laura A Szalacha ◽  
Graciela E Silva ◽  
Myra L Muramoto
Keyword(s):  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Cancer Risk ◽  
Risk Reduction ◽  
The United States ◽  
Skin Cancer Prevention ◽  
Health Awareness ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Skin Cancer Risk ◽  
Massage Therapists ◽  
Cancer Risk Reduction

BACKGROUND Skin cancer, the most common cancer in the United States, is costly and potentially deadly. Its burden can be reduced by early detection and prevention activities. The scope of skin cancer requires going beyond traditional health care providers to promote risk reduction. Partnering with the nonbiomedical workforce, such as massage therapists (MTs), may reach more individuals at risk. MTs see much of their clients’ skin and are amenable to performing skin cancer risk reduction activities during massage appointments. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to describe the Massage Therapists Skin Health Awareness, Referral, and Education protocol, presenting an overview of our systematic approach to developing rigorous e-training for MTs to enable them to be partners in skin cancer risk reduction. We also describe procedures for usability and feasibility testing of the training. METHODS We developed an integrated electronic learning system that includes electronic training (e-training) technology, simulated client interactions, online data collection instruments, and in-person assessment of MTs’ application of their training. RESULTS A total of 20 participants nationally scored the e-training as high for usability and satisfaction. We have screened an additional 77 MTs in Arizona for interest and eligibility, and currently have 37 enrolled participants, of whom 32 have completed the Web-based training. CONCLUSIONS The structured and rigorous development approach for this skin cancer risk reduction and brief behavioral intervention e-training for MTs begins to fill a gap in skin cancer risk reduction research. Iterative usability testing of our asynchronous Web-based training resulted in positive participant response. Our e-training approach offers greater learner accessibility, increased convenience, and greater scalability than the few existing programs and has the potential to reach many MTs nationally. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPOR DERR1-10.2196/13480

Texting teens to promote knowledge, attitude and behavior change for skin cancer prevention

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melanie D. Hingle ◽  
Aimee Snyder ◽  
Naja McKenzie ◽  
Cynthia Thomson ◽  
Robert A. Logan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Skin Cancer Prevention ◽  
And Behavior

Legislation of skin cancer prevention in Europe

1996 ◽  
Vol 6 (SUPPLEMENT 1) ◽  
pp. S10
Author(s):  
C. C. E. Meulemans
Keyword(s):  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Skin Cancer Prevention
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