e-Health Tools for Targeting and Improving Melanoma Screening : A Review
Joint Authors
Cockburn, Myles
Miller, Kimberly
Tyagi, Abhilasha
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-12-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The key to improved prognosis for melanoma is early detection and diagnosis, achieved by skin surveillance and secondary prevention (screening).
However, adherence to screening guidelines is low, with population-based estimates of approximately 26% for physician-based skin cancer screening and 20–25% for skin self-examination.
The recent proliferation of melanoma detection “e-Health” tools, digital resources that facilitate screening in patients often outside of the clinical setting, may offer new strategies to promote adherence and expand the proportion and range of individuals performing skin self-examination.
The purpose of this paper is to catalog and categorize melanoma screening e-Health tools to aid in the determination of their efficacy and potential for adoption.
The availability and accessibility of such tools, their costs, target audience, and, where possible, information on their efficacy, will be discussed with potential benefits and limitations considered.
While e-Health tools targeting melanoma screening are widely available, little has been done to formally evaluate their efficacy and ability to aid in overcoming screening barriers.
Future research needs to formally evaluate the potential role of e-Health tools in melanoma prevention.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Tyagi, Abhilasha& Miller, Kimberly& Cockburn, Myles. 2012. e-Health Tools for Targeting and Improving Melanoma Screening : A Review. Journal of Skin Cancer،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-472264
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tyagi, Abhilasha…[et al.]. e-Health Tools for Targeting and Improving Melanoma Screening : A Review. Journal of Skin Cancer No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-472264
American Medical Association (AMA)
Tyagi, Abhilasha& Miller, Kimberly& Cockburn, Myles. e-Health Tools for Targeting and Improving Melanoma Screening : A Review. Journal of Skin Cancer. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-472264
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-472264