The essential menopause curriculum for healthcare professionals: a European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS) position statement.

Rees, Margaret; Abernethy, Kathy; Bachmann, Gloria; Kydd, Angela

Abstract

The menopause, or the cessation of menstruation, is a stage of the life cycle which will occur in all women. Managing perimenopausal and postmenopausal health is a key issue for all areas of healthcare, not just gynecology. To provide recommendations for the curriculum of education programs for healthcare professionals worldwide, so that all can receive high quality training on menopause. Literature review and consensus of expert opinion. Training programs for healthcare professionals worldwide should include menopause and postmenopausal health in their curriculum. It should include assessment, diagnosis and evidence-based management strategies.

Citation

REES, M., ABERNETHY, K., BACHMANN, G. et al. 2022. The essential menopause curriculum for healthcare professionals: a European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS) position statement. Maturitas [online], 158, pages 70-77. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.maturitas.2021.12.001

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Feb 1, 2022
• Online Publication Date: Feb 1, 2022
• Publication Date: Apr 30, 2022
• Deposit Date: Apr 13, 2022
• Publicly Available Date: Feb 2, 2023
• Journal: Maturitas
• Print ISSN: 0378-5122
• Electronic ISSN: 1873-4111
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 158
• Pages: 70-77
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.maturitas.2021.12.001
• Keywords: Menopause; Premature ovarian insufficiency; Women's health; Education; Cardiovascular disease; Osteoporosis; Dementia
• Public URL: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/1584587
• Additional Information: The published version of this article is available free-to-read on the Maturitas website: https://www.maturitas.org/article/S0378-5122(21)00344-3/fulltext