Table 2.

Definitions of Study Variables

Criteria	Specifics	Definition
Curriculum	Diagnosis	Basic principals of differentiating benign from malignant skin lesions for melanoma alone or melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and basal cell carcinoma
	Epidemiology	Provided background information on rates of skin cancer, high-risk skin types, family history, etc.
	Counseling	Instructed participants on photoprotection, skin self-examination, follow-up, and/or other prevention strategies
	Management	Emphasis on determining a plan of action (i.e., observation, referral)
	Dermoscopy	Instructed participants on basic patterns of dermoscopy and/or how to incorporate it into a skin examination
	Algorithm	Used a novel or pre-existing [i.e., ABCD(E)] algorithm as a learning tool to aid in triage of skin lesions
Delivery format	Live	Speaker gives presentation, whether in large lecture format or small group
	Literature	Educational books, pamphlets, posters, cards, etc.
	Multimedia	CD-ROM, video, other audio-visual aids; excludes web-based applications
	Feedback	Either simultaneous or delayed feedback
	Interactive	Requires cognitive engagement for participation. Ranges from intermittent practice quizzes to participant-guided learning
	Web-based	Online tutorials, often including audio and visual information that is meant to be in place of a live lecture. Interventions are often interactive
Outcomes	Knowledge	Subjective or objective report of conceptual understanding
	Competence	Subjective or objective report of clinical skills learned
	Confidence/attitudes	Subjective report of confidence in, attitude towards, or beliefs about skin cancer intake and examination
	Diagnostic performance	Objective assessment of diagnostic abilities in a clinical practice setting through audit or expert evaluation
	Systems outcomes	Subjective or objective assessment of behaviors in practice and/or effects on patients