Healthy Skin for Everyone: The effectiveness of a community-based skin cancer education program in an underserved population

Reduced family care burden by using a communication robot: Case report

“…1 Building on prior studies showing the beneficial effects of skincare education, we sought to improve understanding of skincare perceptions and behaviors of the older Chinesespeaking population in Boston, MA, USA, and to increase their knowledge and self-efficacy of skin and foot care through a targeted curriculum. 2,3 This study was approved by the institutional review board at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA, Protocol No. 2018P003165.…”

“…This study is consistent with prior educational programs that have led to improvement in self-care in minority and older populations. 2,3 As with other studies implemented in minority populations, cultural sensitivity was prioritized. We reframed perceived severity and susceptibility of developing skin cancer and feet Letters to the Editor -Research Studies © 2020 Japan Geriatrics Society | 385 problems according to the Health Belief Model to increase engagement of our curriculum's content.…”

“…As dual-energy Xray absorptiometry is not always available in a daily clinical setting, muscle mass and nutritional status are assessed by anthropometric measurements, including calf circumference (CC) and mid-arm circumference (MAC). 2,3 Recently, the sarcopenia index (SI), an index calculated as serum creatinine / cystatin C (CysC) ratio, has been reported to correlate with appendicular skeletal muscle mass (ASM) in different groups of study participants. [4][5][6][7] However, it has not been examined whether SI is a better and more accurate index of muscle mass than CC or MAC in patients with CHF.…”

“…8 CC and MAC were assessed using a plastic tape measure, as previously reported with slight modifications. 2,3 Nutritional status was assessed using the Mini Nutritional Assessment Short Form. The present study was carried out in strict adherence with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki, and was approved by the Clinical Investigation Ethics Committee of Sapporo Medical University Hospital (number 302-243).…”