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Sgouros D, Routsi E, Evangelodimou A, Lallas A, Apalla Z, Arvanitis DK, Pappa G, Lazaridou E, Fotiadou C, Evangelou G, Chaidemenos G, Ioannides D, Barkis I, Liopyris K, Nicolaidou E, Theotokoglou S, Syrmali A, Stratigos A, Rigopoulos D, Katoulis A. Use of Dermoscopy among Greek Dermatologists in Everyday Clinical Practice: A National Questionnaire-Based Study. J Clin Med 2024; 13:972. [PMID: 38398285 PMCID: PMC10888643 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13040972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 01/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
Abstract
Background: Dermatoscopy has been established as an important diagnostic tool for a wide range of skin diseases. This study aims to evaluate the use of dermatoscopy in clinical practice among Greek dermatologists. Methods: A nationwide questionnaire-based survey was conducted collecting data on the frequency of dermatoscopic examinations, the types of lesions examined, training and educational resources, as well as factors influencing the choice to incorporate dermatoscopy into daily clinical routines. Results: A total of 366 Greek dermatologists participated in the survey. Most of the respondents reported the daily use of dermatoscopy in their practice. Pigmented and non-pigmented lesions, inflammatory diseases, cutaneous infectious, hair disorders, and nail lesions were the most common indications for dermatoscopy. Factors influencing the utilization of dermatoscopy included increased diagnostic accuracy, enhanced patient care, better patient communication and general compliance, and improved satisfaction among dermatologists. Conclusions: This national questionnaire-based study demonstrates that dermatoscopy has become an integral part of daily dermatological practice in Greece. The findings highlight the significance of structured training and education to promote dermoscopy's effective and routine use. Incorporating dermatoscopy into clinical practice not only improves diagnostic precision but also enhances patient care, contributing to the overall quality of dermatological services in Greece.
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Affiliation(s)
- Dimitrios Sgouros
- 2nd Department of Dermatology and Venereology, “Attikon” General University Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 12462 Athens, Greece; (D.K.A.); (G.P.); (S.T.); (A.S.); (A.K.)
| | - Eleni Routsi
- 1st Department of Dermatology and Venereology, “Andreas Sygros” Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 16121 Athens, Greece; (E.R.); (K.L.); (E.N.); (A.S.); (D.R.)
| | - Athina Evangelodimou
- Dermatology Department, General Hospital of Athens, Evangelismos, 11635 Athens, Greece;
| | - Aimilios Lallas
- First Dermatology Department, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece; (A.L.); (D.I.)
| | - Zoe Apalla
- Second Dermatology Department, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece; (Z.A.); (E.L.); (C.F.)
| | - Dimitrios K. Arvanitis
- 2nd Department of Dermatology and Venereology, “Attikon” General University Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 12462 Athens, Greece; (D.K.A.); (G.P.); (S.T.); (A.S.); (A.K.)
| | - Georgia Pappa
- 2nd Department of Dermatology and Venereology, “Attikon” General University Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 12462 Athens, Greece; (D.K.A.); (G.P.); (S.T.); (A.S.); (A.K.)
| | - Elizabeth Lazaridou
- Second Dermatology Department, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece; (Z.A.); (E.L.); (C.F.)
| | - Christina Fotiadou
- Second Dermatology Department, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece; (Z.A.); (E.L.); (C.F.)
| | - Georgios Evangelou
- Department of Dermatology, University General Hospital of Heraklion, 71500 Heraklion, Greece;
| | | | - Dimitrios Ioannides
- First Dermatology Department, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece; (A.L.); (D.I.)
| | | | - Konstantinos Liopyris
- 1st Department of Dermatology and Venereology, “Andreas Sygros” Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 16121 Athens, Greece; (E.R.); (K.L.); (E.N.); (A.S.); (D.R.)
| | - Electra Nicolaidou
- 1st Department of Dermatology and Venereology, “Andreas Sygros” Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 16121 Athens, Greece; (E.R.); (K.L.); (E.N.); (A.S.); (D.R.)
| | - Sofia Theotokoglou
- 2nd Department of Dermatology and Venereology, “Attikon” General University Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 12462 Athens, Greece; (D.K.A.); (G.P.); (S.T.); (A.S.); (A.K.)
| | - Anna Syrmali
- 2nd Department of Dermatology and Venereology, “Attikon” General University Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 12462 Athens, Greece; (D.K.A.); (G.P.); (S.T.); (A.S.); (A.K.)
| | - Alexander Stratigos
- 1st Department of Dermatology and Venereology, “Andreas Sygros” Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 16121 Athens, Greece; (E.R.); (K.L.); (E.N.); (A.S.); (D.R.)
| | - Dimitrios Rigopoulos
- 1st Department of Dermatology and Venereology, “Andreas Sygros” Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 16121 Athens, Greece; (E.R.); (K.L.); (E.N.); (A.S.); (D.R.)
| | - Alexander Katoulis
- 2nd Department of Dermatology and Venereology, “Attikon” General University Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 12462 Athens, Greece; (D.K.A.); (G.P.); (S.T.); (A.S.); (A.K.)
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