Improving Vaginal Examinations Performed by Midwives
Journal Title: Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal - Year 2013, Vol 13, Issue 3
Abstract
A vaginal examination (VE) is an essential part of midwifery care, and is routinely performed when assessing the progress of labour. As evidence shows that during labour women may fnd VEs unpleasant, embarrassing and sometimes painful, the aim of this article is to review literature on the use of VEs during labour and to synthesise information from the available literature on how to provide an effective VE. Te studies considered were retrieved from three databases (the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature [CINAHL], SCOPUS and MEDLINE) using the following search terms: “VEs in labourâ€, “midwives and use of VEs†and “women experiences of VEs in labourâ€. Te literature reviewed suggests that midwives are not careful about VEs. Terefore, a concerted effort is needed to pay attention to the frequency of VEs, the management of pain and distress, information-giving and the preferences of the patient, so that the patient can feel in control during a VE.
Authors and Affiliations
Rhoda S. Muliira| College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, Vidya Seshan| College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, Shanthi Ramasubramaniam| College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
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