Abstract: One of the many initiatives to reduce the amount of time spent waiting for a diagnosis and to improve patient outcomes is the establishment of guidelines for the urgent referral of patients who have a suspicion that they may have cancer. These guidelines were developed by a number of different organizations. The pelvic examination has been acknowledged as an essential component of the well-woman visit ever since ancient times. This session is seen by many women and gynecologic care providers as an opportunity to discuss sexual and reproductive health problems with their patients. Consequently, many women take advantage of this opportunity. A pelvic examination is typically performed on asymptomatic women as a screening tool for gynecologic cancer, infection, and asymptomatic pelvic inflammatory disease; despite evidence to the contrary, some obstetrician–gynecologists and patients consider it to be important in detecting subclinical disease. a pelvic examination is typically performed on asymptomatic women as a screening tool for gynecologic cancer, infection, and asymptomatic An evaluation of the patient's external genitalia, an examination of the patient's internal genitalia with the use of a speculum, rectovaginal examination, and bimanual palpation are all potential components of the pelvic examination. These components can be carried out alone or in combination with one another, depending on your preference. According to the United States Preventive Services Task Force, there is not enough data to determine whether or not a pelvic exam is accurate in diagnosing a number of gynecologic illnesses. There is not enough evidence to back the claim that pelvic examination (PE) is helpful in the process of identifying gynecological cancer.
Keywords: Detection; Gynaecological Cancer; Pelvic Examination; Screening.
Title: Use, Quality, and Effect of Pelvic Examination in Primary care for Detection of Gynaecological Cancer: Systematic Review
Author: Prayudha Tegar Perbawa
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
Vol. 11, Issue 1, April 2023 - September 2023
Page No: 55-60
Research Publish Journals
Website: www.researchpublish.com
Published Date: 08-June-2023
