Assessing beauticians’ knowledge of cutaneous melanoma and willingness to contribute to melanoma surveillance practices on the general population

Vollono, Laura; Paolino, Giovanni; Buonocore, Anna; Donati, Michele

doi:10.1016/j.abd.2020.03.016

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“…In every study, >75% of the participants were females 13–20 17 with the mean age of beauticians being 37, 20 and on average the massage therapists’ ages were above 40 15,18 . For hair professionals, there was a wider age range from 18 years to >65 years old 13,16,19 .…”

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“…A total of 8 cross‐sectional studies from 2011 to 2020 were reviewed 13–20 . Studies were conducted in the United States of America ( n = 6), 13–16,18,19 Italy ( n = 1), 20 and Poland ( n = 1) 17…”

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“…Among these 8 studies, 4 studies sampled hair professionals, 13,14,16,19 2 studies sampled massage therapists, 15,18 1 study sampled cosmetology students, 17 and 1 study sampled female Beauticians 20 . Sample sizes from the studies ranged from 30 to 262 13–20 . In every study, >75% of the participants were females 13–20 …”

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“…Sample sizes from the studies ranged from 30 to 262 13–20 . In every study, >75% of the participants were females 13–20 17 with the mean age of beauticians being 37, 20 and on average the massage therapists’ ages were above 40 15,18 .…”

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“…In a separate study with hair professionals, 64% of NMPs had received previous skin cancer education, but only 21.8% had knowledge of the ABCDE rule for melanoma 19 . A study on beauticians found that while they received training about skin cancer in school, the majority were unclear about the signs of melanoma 20 . Loescher et al reported that about half of massage therapists received training on skin cancer and/or sun safety education, but only 22% of participants received continuing education on these topics 18…”

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Skin cancer knowledge, attitudes, and practices among non‐medical skin care professionals: A narrative review of cross‐sectional and interventional studies

Pearlman

Wilkerson

Ferris

et al. 2021

J of Cosmetic Dermatology

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Background Skin cancers are the most common malignancies in the United States. Total body skin examination by a physician, especially a dermatologist, is the gold standard for detecting suspicious lesions that may require further evaluation. Non‐medical professionals (NMPs) including massage therapists, estheticians, hairdressers, and cosmetologists have the unique opportunity to frequently examine their client's skin outside of a clinical setting. By evaluating their knowledge of and comfort with evaluation of suspicious lesions, multiple studies have gauged the utility of patient encounters with NMPs for skin cancer detection. Several studies have also focused on assessment of intervention strategies for assessing and improving NMPs ability to detect suspicious lesions and to refer for physician evaluation when necessary. Aims To conduct a narrative review of skin cancer knowledge, attitudes, and practices among NMPs. Patients/Methods A systematic search of the databases yielded 16 studies for review. A total of 8 cross‐sectional studies examined the knowledge and attitudes of NMPs toward skin evaluation, and 8 studies assessed interventional strategies for improving NMPs’ ability to assess skin lesions for consideration of physician referral. Results This review finds that NMPs are open to the idea of examining the exposed body surfaces relevant to their work with clients and are willing to refer for physician evaluation when needed. Multiple interventional strategies have demonstrated success with educating NMPs on the importance of skin surveillance and the characteristic physical examination findings associated with skin cancers. Conclusion Strengthening the readiness of NMPs to examine their client's skin offers an opportunity to reduce time to skin cancer diagnosis, improve patient outcomes, and lower healthcare‐associated costs of skin cancer treatment.

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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Skin cancer knowledge, attitudes, and practices among non‐medical skin care professionals: A narrative review of cross‐sectional and interventional studies

Pearlman

Wilkerson

Ferris

et al. 2021

J of Cosmetic Dermatology

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Examining the Role of Estheticians in Skin Cancer Surveillance

Walker,

Joseph,

Nelson

et al. 2023

Dermatology

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Background: Melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer are significant causes of mortality. Previous studies regarding skin cancer education in nonmedical professionals have shown increases in favorable attitudes and likelihood of approaching clients about concerning lesions with training. However, few studies have investigated the use of estheticians in skin cancer screening. Objectives: The objective of this study was to develop an education course to train estheticians to recognize concerning lesions, to assess the baseline knowledge of estheticians toward skin cancer detection, and to determine the effect that our curriculum has on lesion detection. Methods: We administered an education course and corresponding cross-sectional surveys to estheticians to evaluate current knowledge and assess for improvements in attitudes and behaviors regarding skin cancer detection. Results: Of 504 estheticians, most estheticians (85–98%) indicated the correct level of concern for “extremely concerning” lesions on pre- and post-training surveys. Estheticians were more likely to recommend that their client see a medical professional if they previously attended a course on skin cancer (p = 0.012) or had greater than 1 year of work experience (p < 0.001). After completion of the training module, most participants felt “very comfortable,” suggesting that clients see a doctor for a suspicious lesion. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that estheticians are capable of indicating the appropriate level of concern for abnormal lesions. Estheticians may serve as a valuable screening partner for dermatologists in the detection of skin cancer.

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Assessing beauticians’ knowledge of cutaneous melanoma and willingness to contribute to melanoma surveillance practices on the general population

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Skin cancer knowledge, attitudes, and practices among non‐medical skin care professionals: A narrative review of cross‐sectional and interventional studies

Skin cancer knowledge, attitudes, and practices among non‐medical skin care professionals: A narrative review of cross‐sectional and interventional studies

Examining the Role of Estheticians in Skin Cancer Surveillance

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