Cara Frain, Caitlin Brandenburg, Eve Purdy, Graeme Walker, Gerben Keijzers
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A Mixed Methods Exploration of Patient and Clinician Perspectives of Pelvic Examinations in Emergency Departments
Objectives
To explore and describe patients' expectations, perceptions and experiences of having a pelvic examination (PV) in the emergency department (ED) and to describe ED clinicians' attitudes and perceptions regarding PVs.
Methods
A mixed methods study using questionnaires and semi-structured interviews with patients and clinicians at two EDs in the same health service (tertiary ED and urban district ED) between May 2023 and February 2024. Quantitative data are reported descriptively using means and proportions. A qualitative descriptive approach and thematic analysis were used to develop themes from interviews and gather granular insights from participants' first-hand experiences.
Results
Clinicians completed 84 questionnaires and nine interviews. Patients completed 63 questionnaires and eight interviews. Quantitative and qualitative data were merged to form four themes: (1) the variable clinical utility of the PV in ED, (2) lack of ED clinician confidence and training, (3) bedside manner as primary influence on patient experience, and (4) the inadequate ED setting for performing intimate exams.
Conclusions
The utility of PVs in ED remains ambiguous and it is vital to avoid unnecessary invasive exams. However, urgent PVs will sometimes be needed and participants have made actionable suggestions to improve the clinical care delivered when performing PVs in ED. The four themes can inform future strategies to advance clinicians' training, confidence and skill level when performing PVs. This will lead to overall enhanced patient experience and satisfaction and reduce downstream negative consequences of having an inadequate PV experience in ED.
期刊介绍:
Emergency Medicine Australasia is the official journal of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) and the Australasian Society for Emergency Medicine (ASEM), and publishes original articles dealing with all aspects of clinical practice, research, education and experiences in emergency medicine.
Original articles are published under the following sections: Original Research, Paediatric Emergency Medicine, Disaster Medicine, Education and Training, Ethics, International Emergency Medicine, Management and Quality, Medicolegal Matters, Prehospital Care, Public Health, Rural and Remote Care, Technology, Toxicology and Trauma. Accepted papers become the copyright of the journal.