Enhanced fidelity of an educational intervention on skin self-examination through surveillance and standardization

• Published in: Journal of nursing education and practice Vol. 4; no. 2; p. 253
• Main Authors: Gaber, Rikki, Mallett, Kimberly A, Hultgren, Brittney, Turrisi, Rob, Gilbertsen, Margaret L, Martini, Mary C, Robinson, June K
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Canada 01.01.2014
• Subjects: Skin self-examination; Educational intervention; Fidelity of delivery; Melanoma; Skin cancer

Melanoma can metastasize but is often successfully treated when discovered in an early stage. Melanoma patients and their skin check partners can learn skin self-examination (SSE) skills and these skills can be improved by practice. The purpose of this study is to determine the degree of fidelity wi...