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Melanoma Simulation Model With Smartphone Devices: Training Physicians for Early Detection of Melanoma

NCT01859845 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 63

Last updated 2014-08-01

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The specific aim of this study is to determine if interactive touchscreen-based learning with deliberate practice modules can enhance the retention of life-saving medical skills when incorporated into medical training curricula. We will analyze the retention and confidence of screening skills by comparing outcomes on pretest and posttest in each arm.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Smartphone

Our team of dermatologists and biomechanical engineers led by the PI developed a simulation skills training prototype device using a smartphone. Software was developed to teach dermoscopic evaluation of pigmented lesions using the "three-poin checklist of dermoscopy". The software used in the smartphone presentation of the educational intervention also provides a decision tree of clinical management options and best-practices feedback. No patients are involved in this research.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • June K Robinson, MD · Northwestern University Department of Dermatology

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SCREENING
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2013-04-30
Primary Completion
2014-07-31
Completion
2014-07-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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