Enhancing patient motivation to reduce UV risk behaviors: Assessing the interest and willingness of dermatologists to try a different approach

Patients who continue to engage in high-risk UV behaviors despite being informed of the risk of developing skin cancers can be a source of frustration for many dermatologists. Typically, dermatologists attempt to educate and advise their patients about the dangers of UV exposure and the importance of using protective strategies, particularly if the patient has indicators of risk for developing skin cancer. Unfortunately, a substantial number of patients ignore this information and continue to engage in high-risk UV exposure, resulting in dermatologists feeling a sense of inadequacy in changing patients' UV behaviors.