Facilitators and barriers in the diagnostic process of vulvovaginal complaints (vulvodynia) in general practice: a qualitative study.

Peter LeusinkDoreth TeunissenPeter L LucassenEllen T M LaanAntoine L Lagro-Janssen

Published in: The European journal of general practice (2018)

To improve the care for women with PVD, attitude and skills of GPs regarding taking a sexual history and performing a vulvovaginal examination should be addressed, as well as GPs' coping strategies regarding their professional uncertainty.

Keyphrases

general practice
primary care
healthcare
palliative care
depressive symptoms
social support
quality improvement
mental health
medical students
pain management