Journal article
An Innovative Method of Increasing Early Detection for Skin Cancer in Australia
American Journal of Health Behavior, Vol.23(4), pp.243-249
1999
Abstract
Objective: To evaluate a family practice intervention to encourage patients to request a skin examination during their consultation. Methods: Family physicians in Queensland, Australia, were randomized to intervention or contro1 groups. In the intervention group, materials were provided by the office receptionist and supported by the family physician. Results: The rate of full-body skin examination was 99.3/ 1000 consultations in intervention- group practices compared to 22.4/ 1000 in control-group practices (p<0.05). Conclusion: This trial indicates that a program focusing on practice reception staff, as we11 as family physicians, can encourage the early detection of skin cancer.
Details
- Title
- An Innovative Method of Increasing Early Detection for Skin Cancer in Australia
- Authors
- John B Lowe (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and EducationK P Balanda (Author)Chris B Del Mar (Author)K Hegarty (Author)M Sheldrake (Author)G Clare (Author)
- Publication details
- American Journal of Health Behavior, Vol.23(4), pp.243-249
- Publisher
- P N G Publications
- Date published
- 1999
- DOI
- 10.5993/AJHB.23.4.1
- ISSN
- 1087-3244
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449609102621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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