Grimm, A.M. (Anna Merle) (2019) Reasons for the low participation rate of transplanted patients in skin cancer screening : The opinion of the follow-up physicians in Germany and the Netherlands. thesis, Medicine.
Full text available on request.Abstract
Background and Research question 95% of all neoplasia post transplantation are cutaneous tumors. The risk of developing skin cancer is increased 20-fold in this situation, mainly caused by squamous cell carcinomas and basal cell carcinomas [1]. A follow-up concept recommends a dermatological examination and regular visits after transplantation[2]. According to a study among transplant physicians in the US, main barriers of the screening were: Lack of timely appointments for the screening and too few evidence for its effectivity [3]. Aim of the study is to find out and compare current barriers among transplant physicians to skin cancer screening in the Netherlands and Germany. Additionally, a literature research will be done to explore the need for a risk prediction tool. Methods The descriptive study uses a post- and web-based 15-item questionnaire. It was addressed to physicians of clinical stations, who care for transplanted patients at the transplantation centers in Germany and the Netherlands. Upon receival of the returned questionnaires, they were evaluated in terms of the percentage distribution and median responses and comments. Results Main barriers in Germany were a lack of timely appointments and additional costs. In the Netherlands, a lack of evidence and problems with appointments were important.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Thesis) |
|---|---|
| Supervisor name: | Faculty and Supervisor: and Racz, Dr. Emoke and Second Supervisor: and Sachse, Dr. med. Michael M. and Location: and Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen and Dermatologie |
| Faculty: | Medical Sciences |
| Date Deposited: | 25 Jun 2020 10:58 |
| Last Modified: | 25 Jun 2020 10:58 |
| URI: | https://umcg.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/1881 |
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