Grant Details
| Grant Number: | 7R21CA103833-03 Interpret this number |
| Primary Investigator: | Robinson, June |
| Organization: | Northwestern University At Chicago |
| Project Title: | Partner Assistance in Performing Skin Self-Examination |
| Fiscal Year: | 2005 |
Abstract
DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Skin cancer, the most common malignancy in the United States, is an important public health concern. Older age is associated with a higher risk of developing skin cancer; therefore, as the United States population of adults 65 and older increases by an estimated 20 percent in the next decade the incidence of skin cancer will increase. For those at risk to develop skin cancer, early detection by skin self-examination (SSE) is an effective strategy to decrease mortality and the physical and emotional burden of the disease. This research project will investigate whether married or cohabitating couples learn to and perform skin examination more effectively than solo learning by the person at risk to develop skin cancer. The effect of partner affiliation on dyadic learning is a novel area of research that is particularly relevant to early detection of skin cancer by SSE, which often requires the assistance of a partner to examine areas of the body that are difficult for the individual to see. The present study will examine two hundred participants at risk to develop skin cancer, who are between 50 and 70 years old and have partners, enrolled in a randomized trial with four month evaluation of SSE performance, by self-report responses, monthly diaries as body maps, and physician visits with diagnostic services. The effect on self-efficacy of performing SSE, knowledge of skin cancer and personal risk factors, attitude about the importance of skin cancer and performing SSE; is assessed by change in pre-test to post-test self-report responses. In addition, it is hypothesized that differences in partner affiliation will moderate the dyadic learning and the effectiveness of the intervention to promote SSE. This research will investigate partner affiliation variables that contribute to SSE performance and assistance with skin examination. Once partner affiliation variables and barriers have been identified, strategies will be developed to assist others without a life partner to form SSE partnerships with family members or friends. The elderly are often affected by loss of life partners and comorbid diseases that impair function. By forming skin examination partnerships, family members may become aware of the personal risk that is conferred upon them by having a family member with skin cancer.
Publications
Aids to detection of changing pigmented lesions during partner-assisted skin examination.
Authors: Robinson JK, Stapleton J, Turrisi R, Mallett KA, Martini M
Source: J Am Acad Dermatol, 2011 Jun;64(6), p. 1186-8.
PMID: 21571185
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Grant Numbers:
| NCI NIH HHS - R21 CA103833-03 | NCI NIH HHS - R21 CA103833 | NCI NIH HHS - 5R21 CA-103833-02 |
MeSH Terms:
| Humans | Health Records, Personal | Skin Neoplasms |
| Physical Examination | Melanoma |
Comparing the efficacy of an in-person intervention with a skin self-examination workbook.
Authors: Robinson JK, Turrisi R, Mallett K, Stapleton J, Pion M
Source: Arch Dermatol, 2010 Jan;146(1), p. 91-4.
PMID: 20083705
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Grant Numbers:
| NCI NIH HHS - 5R21 CA-103833-02 | NCI NIH HHS - R21 CA103833-02 |
MeSH Terms:
| Self-Examination | Young Adult | Humans |
| Books, Illustrated | Retrospective Studies | Aged |
| Skin Neoplasms | Melanoma | Patient Education as Topic |
| Aged, 80 and over | Adult | Follow-Up Studies |
| Middle Aged | Female | Male |
Squamous cell carcinoma in solid organ transplant recipients: influences on perception of risk and optimal time to provide education.
Authors: Kim NN, Boone SL, Ortiz S, Mallett K, Stapleton J, Turrisi R, Yoo S, West DP, Rademaker AW, Robinson JK
Source: Arch Dermatol, 2009 Oct;145(10), p. 1196-7.
PMID: 19841415
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Grant Numbers:
| NIAAA NIH HHS - R01 AA012529-01 | NCI NIH HHS - R21 CA103833-01 |
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Thoroughness of skin examination by melanoma patients: influence of age, sex and partner.
Authors: Boone SL, Stapleton J, Turrisi R, Ortiz S, Robinson JK, Mallett KA
Source: Australas J Dermatol, 2009 Aug;50(3), p. 176-80.
PMID: 19659978
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Grant Numbers:
| NCI NIH HHS - 5 R21 CA-103833-02 | NCI NIH HHS - R21 CA103833-01 |
MeSH Terms:
The duty to inspect the skin and counsel those at risk to develop melanoma.
Authors: Robinson JK, Mallett KA
Source: JAMA, 2009 Apr 22;301(16), p. 1702-4.
PMID: 19388140
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Grant Numbers:
| NCI NIH HHS - R21 CA-1-3833 | NCI NIH HHS - R21 CA103833-01 |
Engaging patients and their partners in preventive health behaviors: the physician factor.
Authors: Robinson JK, Mallett KA, Turrisi R, Stapleton J
Source: Arch Dermatol, 2009 Apr;145(4), p. 469-73.
PMID: 19380671
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Grant Numbers:
| NCI NIH HHS - R21 CA-1-3833 | NCI NIH HHS - R21 CA103833-01 |
MeSH Terms:
| Humans | Dermatology | Health Behavior |
| Aged | Middle Aged | Skin Neoplasms |
| Health Education | Physician-Patient Relations | Male |
| Female | Melanoma |
Use of photographs illustrating ABCDE criteria in skin self-examination.
Authors: Robinson JK, Ortiz S
Source: Arch Dermatol, 2009 Mar;145(3), p. 332-3.
PMID: 19289774
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Grant Numbers:
| NCI NIH HHS - 5R21 CA-103833-02 |
MeSH Terms:
| Self-Examination | Patient Education as Topic | Humans |
| Teaching Materials | Skin Neoplasms | Photography |
| Melanoma |
A comparison of 2 brief intervention approaches to reduce indoor tanning behavior in young women who indoor tan very frequently.
Authors: Turrisi R, Mastroleo NR, Stapleton J, Mallett K
Source: Arch Dermatol, 2008 Nov;144(11), p. 1521-4.
PMID: 19015434
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Grant Numbers:
| NCI NIH HHS - R21 CA103833-01 |
MeSH Terms:
Relationship and partner moderator variables increase self-efficacy of performing skin self-examination.
Authors: Robinson JK, Stapleton J, Turrisi R
Source: J Am Acad Dermatol, 2008 May;58(5), p. 755-62.
EPub date: 2008 Feb 6.
PMID: 18258332
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Grant Numbers:
| NCI NIH HHS - 5R21 CA-103833-02 | NCI NIH HHS - R21 CA103833-01 |
MeSH Terms:
| Self-Examination | Motivation | Humans |
| Aged | Skin Neoplasms | Melanoma |
| Adult | Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice | Middle Aged |
| Self Efficacy | Adolescent | Female |
| Male | Spouses |
Efficacy of a partner assistance intervention designed to increase skin self-examination performance.
Authors: Robinson JK, Turrisi R, Stapleton J
Source: Arch Dermatol, 2007 Jan;143(1), p. 37-41.
PMID: 17224540
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Grant Numbers:
| NCI NIH HHS - 5R21 CA-103833-02 |
MeSH Terms:
Examination of mediating variables in a partner assistance intervention designed to increase performance of skin self-examination.
Authors: Robinson JK, Turrisi R, Stapleton J
Source: J Am Acad Dermatol, 2007 Mar;56(3), p. 391-7.
EPub date: 2006 Dec 4.
PMID: 17147966
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Grant Numbers:
| NCI NIH HHS - 5R21 CA-103833-02 |
MeSH Terms:
| Self-Examination | Negotiating | Learning |
| Humans | Health Behavior | Self Efficacy |
| Follow-Up Studies | Skin Neoplasms | Spouses |
| Melanoma |
Skills training to learn discrimination of ABCDE criteria by those at risk of developing melanoma.
Authors: Robinson JK, Turrisi R
Source: Arch Dermatol, 2006 Apr;142(4), p. 447-52.
PMID: 16618863
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Grant Numbers:
| NCI NIH HHS - 5R21 CA-103833-02 |
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