Project Details
Description
Participation in skin cancer screening remains very low.
The project aims to improve patient information about skin cancer screening (SCS). Using modern and low-threshold tools, SCS will be integrated into daily medical practice. To this end, an interactive, multimedia information system for tablet PCs with an integrated risk calculator based on established tools will be developed. It is intended to effectively support patients in their personal decision for or against SCS and thus reduce suspected under-provision in the field of SCS. The information is also available in plain language and two foreign languages. Patients and practice teams will be involved throughout the entire development process. By incorporating media and IT expertise (Trier University of Applied Sciences), optimal pragmatic system qualities will be achieved. This will result in a usable and attractive tablet application that motivates engagement with the topic of SCS. It can reach large segments of the population, provide individualized information about SCS, and improve the (informed) participation rate.
The project aims to improve patient information about skin cancer screening (SCS). Using modern and low-threshold tools, SCS will be integrated into daily medical practice. To this end, an interactive, multimedia information system for tablet PCs with an integrated risk calculator based on established tools will be developed. It is intended to effectively support patients in their personal decision for or against SCS and thus reduce suspected under-provision in the field of SCS. The information is also available in plain language and two foreign languages. Patients and practice teams will be involved throughout the entire development process. By incorporating media and IT expertise (Trier University of Applied Sciences), optimal pragmatic system qualities will be achieved. This will result in a usable and attractive tablet application that motivates engagement with the topic of SCS. It can reach large segments of the population, provide individualized information about SCS, and improve the (informed) participation rate.
| Status | finished |
|---|---|
| Effective start/end date | 01.12.19 → 30.09.21 |
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This project contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Research Areas and Centers
- Research Area: Center for Population Medicine and Public Health (ZBV)
DFG Research Classification Scheme
- 2.22-02 Public Health, Healthcare Research, Social and Occupational Medicine
- 2.22-14 Hematology, Oncology
- 2.22-19 Dermatology
Funding Institution
- Foundations: German Cancer Aid
ASJC Subject Areas
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Health(social science)
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