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- Massage therapists have a key role in identifying skin cancer, but many lack proper training, with 40% untrained according to a 2013 study.
- A new study introduced a 30-minute web-based learning module focused on melanoma demographics and features, leading to improved knowledge and confidence among students in detecting melanoma.
- This approach suggests that short, accessible training programs could effectively enhance massage therapists' skills in skin cancer identification.
Article Abstract
Massage therapists are uniquely positioned to identify skin cancer. Seminal work in 2013 revealed that 40% of massage therapists do not receive any training in skin cancer identification (Campbell et al. J Cancer Educ 28:158-164, 2013). Limited work has been published assessing optimal training methodologies to close this educational gap. We present the results of a study in which students were given access to a 30-min self-driven web-based learning module designed to teach the high yield points of melanoma demographics and clinical features. The students completed pre- and post-testing, the results of which indicated improved knowledge levels and improved confidence in detecting suspected melanoma. We conclude that a 30-min learning module may be sufficient to improve massage therapists' ability and comfort level in identifying melanoma. The ease of delivery of web-based modules may make this an important approach in ensuring that massage therapists receive basic training in skin cancer identification.
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