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A short dermoscopy training increases diagnostic performance in both inexperienced and experienced dermatologists
Author(s) -
Chevolet Ines,
Hoorens Isabelle,
Janssens Astrid,
Speeckaert Reinhart,
Van Geel Nanja,
Van Maele George,
Vossaert Katrien,
Brochez Lieve
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
australasian journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.67
H-Index - 53
eISSN - 1440-0960
pISSN - 0004-8380
DOI - 10.1111/ajd.12203
Subject(s) - medicine , dermatology , skin tumours , diagnostic accuracy , melanoma diagnosis , melanoma , radiology , cancer research
Dermoscopy is a clinical tool known to improve the early detection of melanoma and other malignancies of the skin, but only for experienced users. Our aim was to evaluate the effect of short (3‐hour) dermoscopy training sessions in both residents and practicing dermatologists. The training improved diagnostic accuracy for both melanocytic and nonmelanocytic neoplasms of the skin and the observed effect was the highest for residents but was also significant for more experienced practicing dermatologists.