Photoprotection and skin cancer education: the experiences of renal transplant recipients, a qualitative study – why the ‘personal touch’ is important

Abstract

Our qualitative study of the skin cancer information delivered to renal transplant recipients (RTRs) highlighted that we must find the optimum time when things are settled for patients to absorb this information. Knowing and trusting the person delivering the information was welcomed by participants and more likely to influence behaviour, as was the healthcare professional who took time to consider the individuality of recipients. Knowledge gaps have been uncovered and require consideration, including a predominant concern of melanoma rather than squamous cell carcinoma, and a reliance on sunscreen and not other sun protective measures. Renal colleagues are highly considered by RTRs and well placed to deliver interventions