A rapid review of menopausal education programmes.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Menopause is a significant life event that can impact a woman's quality of life and mental health due to hormonal changes. Menopause education programmes play a crucial role in increasing awareness and knowledge about menopause in women. This rapid review aimed to identify the structure and components of menopause education programmes and summarise the evidence of their effectiveness in improving menopausal knowledge, symptoms, and quality of life.

Methods

The Cochrane rapid review methodology was employed, involving systematic searches in four databases. The eligibility criteria included primary research on menopause education programmes for adults, and studies reporting menopause-related outcomes.

Results

A total of 39 studies were included in the revie

SUBMITTER: McFeeters C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11579047 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature