Counseling in menopausal women: How to address the benefits and risks of menopause hormone therapy. A FIGO position paper

International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 164(2), P. 516 - 530

Published: Jan. 4, 2024

Abstract Menopause marks the end of menstrual cyclicity and, depending on individual vulnerability, has several consequences related to gonadal steroid deprivation, especially if it is premature. may be more burdensome for some women than others. Individual factors, such as personal history, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, and current health conditions, affect symptomatology thereby, menopausal experience. In addition, symptoms, severe hot flashes, sleep disorders, depression, are markers future risks. Counseling a fundamental part care in peri‐ postmenopause periods. It must include an assessment patient's needs, desires, risk profile address benefits risks hormone therapy (MHT) basis promote healthy lifestyle. Indeed, healthcare practitioners can protect lives mid‐life by increasing awareness symptoms ensuring options, MHT. The type duration MHT should tailored based age, physical characteristics, status so that always outweigh This FIGO position paper focuses domains, target organs, systems, systemic vaginal regimens, provide indications used clinical practice counseling. Moreover, offers insights into what considers mainstay management postmenopause, worldwide.

Language: Английский

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Reading Fiction and Psychological Well‐being During Older Adulthood: Positive Affect, Connection and Personal Growth

Reading Research Quarterly, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 60(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Abstract The relationship between reading and well‐being is gaining increasing interest among those working in research, policy practice, as we seek to better understand if, how, books supports wellbeing. To date, the majority of research has focused on children young people, neglecting consider benefits that may have later life. Drawing upon in‐depth interviews with 15 older adults (aged 63–83) from UK, provide novel insights into how fiction feelings positive affect (emotions elicited by, influencing, experiences), connection (to fictional characters, settings, authors, addition real‐life others) personal growth (lifelong reflection, empathy enhanced understanding others, improved knowledge communication). This article provides much needed nuanced role book Implications for practice future directions are suggested.

Language: Английский

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Culture and creativity, skills building, and growth: what have we missed?

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12(1)

Published: Feb. 21, 2025

Language: Английский

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Childhood socioeconomic position and cognitive aging in Europe: The role of depressive symptoms and loneliness

Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Counseling in menopausal women: How to address the benefits and risks of menopause hormone therapy. A FIGO position paper

South African General Practitioner, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 5(1), P. 14 - 28

Published: March 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Playing Kioku Reduces Loneliness in Older Adults: A Pilot Study

Games for Health Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(6), P. 428 - 435

Published: May 29, 2024

Playing together increases social connectedness, and it may be a tool to reduce loneliness. Research into the mental health benefits of board games is underdeveloped.

Language: Английский

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Burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic among nurses in Taiwan: the parental role effect on burnout

BMC Health Services Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: June 4, 2024

Abstract Background During the COVID-19 pandemic, medical workers were concerned about care of their children or family members and impact being separated from them. This increased stress could harm relationship between nurses patients. study assessed how workers’ parental role may affect burnout during such a high-stress period. Methods cross-sectional observational was carried out in 2021 pandemic. The client (CB) scale Copenhagen Burnout Inventory, Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, demographic questionnaire used. Statistical methods as t-test, one-way ANOVA, univariable/multiple linear regression applied. Results A total 612 included this study. likely risk factors CB identified parenthood effect found to be associated with reduced CB. leisure activity friends on have an impact. Engaging playing parent diligently will help relieve nurses’ frequent contact patients families, thus lowering clinical burnout. Conclusion role, family/friends relationships, complex work environment finding allows us re-examine importance life parent–child relationships environments.

Language: Английский

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Frontal GABA levels associate with musical rhythm production in healthy aging adults

Brain and Cognition, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 182, P. 106230 - 106230

Published: Nov. 4, 2024

Language: Английский

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Leisure Satisfaction as a Predictor of Job Satisfaction and Performance Among Male Police Officers

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 21, 2024

This study investigates the correlation between leisure satisfaction and job performance among male police officers in Turkey. Utilizing a cross-sectional survey design, it targets 352 with minimum of seven years professional experience. It employs Leisure Satisfaction Scale (LSS), Job Scale, Performance to measure physical psychological dimensions satisfaction, performance. The findings reveal that both physiological significantly influence Specifically, is strong predictor while types contribute positively These results underscore importance promoting diverse activities within law enforcement agencies enhance officers' well-being effectiveness. recommends implementing policies encourage participation varied improve performance, ultimately leading better policing outcomes enhanced community service.

Language: Английский

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Histórias de vida de pacientes com Esquizofrenia

Revista de Gestão e Secretariado (Management and Administrative Professional Review), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15(12), P. e4431 - e4431

Published: Dec. 10, 2024

Este estudo aborda a esquizofrenia, uma condição mental crônica que afeta capacidade de tomada decisões, regulação afetiva e processamento cognitivo. O objetivo dos pesquisadores foi compreender as histórias vida indivíduos com esquizofrenia explorando os desafios enfrentados em várias esferas. A pesquisa qualitativa conduzida por meio entrevistas semiestruturadas. Para análise das entrevistas, utilizou-se o método Análise Conteúdo proposto Bardin (2021) abordagem adotada durante proporcionou conforto aos entrevistados permitindo-lhes expressar suas experiências forma mais livre, isso resultou reflexão aprofundada sobre respectivas trajetórias. Os resultados obtidos revelaram insights valiosos, identificando-se cinco categorias análise: sintomas, diagnóstico, tratamento, relações sociais lazer. Na categoria relacionada sintomas pacientes observou-se ocorrência alucinações verbais auditivas é um aspecto comum todos participantes. Adicionalmente, constatou-se diagnóstico precoce início imediato do tratamento estão diretamente relacionados prognóstico favorável para paciente. importância da estrutura familiar merece destaque na vez apresenta impacto significativo no cotidiano resultando maior grau independência autonomia aqueles recebem suporte familiar. No âmbito lazer, possível confirmar singularidade inerente cada ser humano, independentemente presença patológica. Acredita-se dessa podem impulsionar novos estudos amostragem ampla permitindo identificação novas ampliando discussão tema.

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