E-learning enables parents to assess an infantile hemangioma - 16/04/14
Abstract |
Background |
Infantile hemangiomas (IH) at risk for complications need to be recognized early.
Objective |
We sought to determine if parents are able to assess, after e-learning, whether their child has an IH, is at risk for complications, and needs to be seen (urgently) by a specialist.
Methods |
This was a prospective study of 158 parents participating in an IH e-learning module. Parents were asked to assess their child's skin abnormality. A dermatologist answered the same questions (by e-consult). The 2 assessments were compared.
Results |
Parents showed a 96% concordance with the dermatologist for correct diagnosis after e-learning. Concordances were 79%, 75%, and 84% (P < .001), respectively, on assessing the risk of complications, the need to be seen by a specialist, and the urgency for specialized care.
Limitations |
Parents had a relatively high education level and were therefore not representative of the general population.
Conclusion |
Parents were able to correctly diagnose and evaluate an IH after completing an e-learning module. E-learning by parents could result in earlier presentation and treatment of high-risk IH.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Key words : child, diagnosis, e-health, e-learning, hemangioma, optimizing care, parents, risk evaluation
Plan
Dr Pasmans is currently affiliated with the Department of Pediatric Dermatology, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. |
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Funding sources: None. |
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Conflicts of interest: None declared. |
Vol 70 - N° 5
P. 893-898 - mai 2014 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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