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A study found no significant difference in women's short-term memory recall whether they received information while undressed after a pelvic exam or after getting dressed. Patient memory is unaffected by this common clinical practice.

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Cognitive Psychology

Background:

Healthcare providers commonly ask patients to dress before receiving verbal information post-pelvic exam.
The impact of patient undress status on information recall is not well-established.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate whether a woman's short-term memory recall differs when she receives verbal information while undressed versus dressed after a pelvic examination.

Main Methods:

A randomized trial involving 36 female Obstetrics/Gynecology doctors was conducted.
Participants were assigned to receive verbal information either while undressed in the lithotomy position or after dressing.
Recall of a 20-item list was assessed as the primary outcome.

Main Results:

No statistically significant difference in recall rates was observed between the two groups.
Women recalled 58% of items when dressed and 62% when undressed (p = 0.26).

Conclusions:

A woman's state of dress does not appear to affect her short-term memory recall of verbal information.
Clinical practices regarding information delivery post-pelvic exam may not need adjustment based on patient memory concerns.