Patient Knowledge of Sunscreen Guidelines and Frequency of Physician Counseling: A Cross-sectional Study.
Year: 2018
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The study setting was a private dermatology clinic near Detroit, Michigan. PARTICIPANTS: The majority of the study subjects never received counseling and lacked adequate knowledge of sunscreen guidelines. In order to obtain adequate primary prevention of skin cancer, it is essential to provide patients with further counseling and education on proper sunscreen use.
Source: PubMed Central
Institution: St. John Hospital & Medical Center
Language: English
Topic: Skin Protection and Aging
Subfield: Dermatology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W3008533681