Skin Self-Examination: Partner Comfort and Support During Examinations as Predictors of Self-Efficacy in Patients At Risk for Melanoma Recurrence.
caregiver support
melanoma
patient support
self-efficacy
skin self-examination
Journal
Clinical journal of oncology nursing
ISSN: 1538-067X
Titre abrégé: Clin J Oncol Nurs
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 9705336
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
01 08 2019
01 08 2019
Historique:
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7
2019
pubmed:
20
7
2019
medline:
22
8
2020
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ppublish
Résumé
Skin self-examination (SSE) is an effective method for melanoma survivors to detect potential cancerous growths sooner. The purpose of this study was to examine whether the SSE self-efficacy of patients with melanoma and their partners is affected by their partners' comfort and support during skin examinations. 100 patient-partner dyads completed a 25-item sociodemographic questionnaire. Fifty-two partners attended an education session with the patient on skin examinations and the early detection of melanoma. All patients attended the education session. Having their partners attend the education session, as well as being supportive and comfortable with skin examinations, significantly predicted patients' self-efficacy with SSEs. In addition, male patients were found to be significantly more comfortable with partner-assisted skin examinations and reported feeling more supported by their partner than female patients.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
Skin self-examination (SSE) is an effective method for melanoma survivors to detect potential cancerous growths sooner.
OBJECTIVES
The purpose of this study was to examine whether the SSE self-efficacy of patients with melanoma and their partners is affected by their partners' comfort and support during skin examinations.
METHODS
100 patient-partner dyads completed a 25-item sociodemographic questionnaire. Fifty-two partners attended an education session with the patient on skin examinations and the early detection of melanoma. All patients attended the education session.
FINDINGS
Having their partners attend the education session, as well as being supportive and comfortable with skin examinations, significantly predicted patients' self-efficacy with SSEs. In addition, male patients were found to be significantly more comfortable with partner-assisted skin examinations and reported feeling more supported by their partner than female patients.
Identifiants
pubmed: 31322615
doi: 10.1188/19.CJON.397-404
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Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng