The role of pelvic examination in diagnosing gynaecological cancer
Research type
Research Study
Full title
The role of pelvic examination in primary care in diagnosing gynaecological cancer: a qualitative perspective.
IRAS ID
213808
Contact name
Pauline Williams
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Aberdeen
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 4 months, 1 days
Research summary
Survival from gynaecological cancer, the second most common female cancer type, is poorer in the UK than many other countries. To help GPs diagnose gynaecological cancers more quickly, guidelines have been developed which recommend internal vaginal examination before referral, despite limited evidence to support this.
This project will interview GPs, hospital consultants and women who have been diagnosed with a gynaecological cancer to understand the benefits they think come from undertaking an internal vaginal examination and explore what helps or hinders internal examinations taking place.
Internal vaginal examination is one of the the most invasive examinations a patient has to undergo. At the moment we don't know if it makes a positive difference to women diagnosed with gynaecological cancer. This project will answer that question.REC name
North of Scotland Research Ethics Committee 2
REC reference
17/NS/0094
Date of REC Opinion
18 Oct 2017
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion