Confidence of Irish dermatologists in caring for patients with skin of colour. (1st January 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: O'Connor, C.; Gallagher, C.; Bourke, J.; Murphy, M.
• Is Part Of: Clinical and experimental dermatology. Volume 47:Number 1(2022)
• Page Start: 169
• Page End: 171
• Publication Date: 2022-01-01
• Subjects: Skin -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.5
• DOI: 10.1111/ced.14897
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0307-6938

Abstract

Abstract: To assess Irish dermatologists' confidence with dermatology in patients with skin of colour (SOC), an online survey was distributed to all members of the Irish Association of Dermatology (IAD) by email. Half (50%) of respondents were 'not confident' or 'not at all confident' in diagnosing skin conditions and one‐third (33.9%) were 'not confident' or 'not at all confident' in managing skin conditions in patients with SOC. Irish dermatologists have low confidence with skin pathology in SOC, and specific training could reduce this disparity.