The objective of the guidelines is to standardize the pelvic clinical exam for gynecology and obstetrics, ensuring practices are evidence-based.
A committee of 45 experts, including patient representatives, developed these guidelines independently, focusing on high-quality recommendations using the GRADE® system.
They formulated 40 questions into a PICO format, yielding 27 recommendations, with differing levels of agreement, while highlighting the need for more research in areas lacking evidence.