Barriers Preventing Medical Students From Performing Pelvic Examinations During Obstetrics and Gynaecology Clinical Clerkship Rotations |
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Authors: | Jessica Bossé Christy Woolcott Jillian Coolen |
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Institution: | 1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS;2. Department of Pediatrics, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS |
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Abstract: | ObjectiveThis study sought to identify barriers that prevent medical students from performing pelvic examinations in their obstetrics and gynaecology (Ob/Gyn) clinical clerkship rotations and to compare the perspectives of faculty, residents, nurses, and students regarding perceived barriers.MethodsAn electronic survey was distributed to third-year Dalhousie University (Halifax, NS) medical students on completion of their Ob/Gyn clerkship rotations in the 2015-2016 academic year and to Ob/Gyn nursing staff, faculty, and residents (Canadian Task Force Classification III).ResultsThere were 82 responses, giving an overall response rate of 28%. Students reported performing an average of 9.2 speculum examinations, 3.8 cervical checks, and 2.8 bimanual examinations during their 6-week rotations. They reported being declined the opportunity to perform an examination an average of 7.1 times. Students perceived themselves to be more competent performing these examinations compared with staff perception of student competency. Students perceived resident interest in teaching, resident and staff time constraints, and patient willingness to have a medical student involved in their examination as frequent barriers. Faculty, residents, and nurses perceived student gender, patient willingness, difficulty of examination, and resident time constraints to be significant barriers.ConclusionThis study is the first to examine multidisciplinary perspectives on perceived barriers to medical students performing pelvic examinations. Staff and students have different perceptions of a student's competence performing these examinations. Existing barriers are likely multifactorial. |
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Keywords: | Corresponding author: Dr Jillian Coolen Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Dalhousie University Halifax NS Undergraduate medical education clinical clerkship clinical competence gynaecological examination |
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