The impact of menopausal symptoms on work ability

Geukes, Marije; Aalst, Mariëlle P. van; Nauta, M. C. E.; Oosterhof, Henk

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“…Whilst the menopause may cause no significant problems for some women, for others it is known to present considerable difficulties in both their personal and working lives [2,3]. In several studies over the past five years, women attribute sleep disturbance, fatigue, low mood, difficulty concentrating, and poor memory to their menopause [4][5][6][7][8][9][10].…”

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EMAS recommendations for conditions in the workplace for menopausal women

Griffiths

Ceaușu

Depypere³

et al. 2016

Maturitas

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A note on versions:The version presented here may differ from the published version or from the version of record. If you wish to cite this item you are advised to consult the publisher's version. Please see the repository url above for details on accessing the published version and note that access may require a subscription.For more information, please contact eprints@nottingham.ac.uk Contributors: Amanda Griffiths and Margaret Rees prepared the initial draft, which was circulated to EMAS board members for comment and approval, production was coordinated by Amanda Griffiths, Irene Lambrinoudaki and Margaret Rees. Conflict of interest: None declared.Funding: None. Provenance and peer review: EMAS position statement.Highlights *Many women in today's workforces will be working throughout their menopausal years.*While the menopause may cause no significant problems for some women, for others it may present considerable difficulties in both their personal and working lives. *Greater awareness among employers, together with sensitive and flexible management can be helpful for women at this time.* Working conditions should be assessed to consider the specific needs of menopausal women and ensure that the working environment will not make their symptoms worse. AbstractWomen form a large part of many workforces throughout Europe. Many will be working throughout their menopausal years. Whilst the menopause may cause no significant problems for some, for others it is known to present considerable difficulties in both their personal and working lives. During the menopausal transition women report that fatigue and difficulties with memory and concentration can have a negative impact on their working lives. Furthermore, hot flushes can be a source of embarrassment and distress. Some consider that these symptoms can impact on their performance. Greater awareness among employers, together with sensitive and flexible management can be helpful for women at this time. Particular strategies might include: fostering a culture whereby employees feel comfortable disclosing health problems, allowing flexible working, reducing sources of work-related stress, providing easy access to cold drinking water and toilets, and reviewing workplace temperature and ventilation.

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EMAS recommendations for conditions in the workplace for menopausal women

Griffiths

Ceaușu

Depypere³

et al. 2016

Maturitas

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“…В голландском исследовании приняли участие 208 женщин в возрасте 44-60 лет, работающих в клиниках и организациях по оказанию медицинской помощи на дому [20]. Участницы заполнили два об-щепринятых опросника: 1) Work Ability Index, отра-жающий изменение нынешней производительности труда по сравнению с прошлыми показателями и те-кущие заболевания, которые приводили к отсут-ствию на работе; 2) Greene Climacteric Scale, характе-ризующий наличие/выраженность 21 симптома, связанного или не связанного напрямую с менопау-зой, а именно, психологические симптомы (трудно-сти с концентрацией, изменения настроения и де-прессия) и соматические симптомы (головная боль, головокружение, боли в суставах и вазомоторные симптомы).…”

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The influence of menopause on life of working women: the problem without necessary attention

Ebzieva¹,

Ilina²,

Yureneva³

et al. 2016

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В настоящее время в Европе средняя продолжи-тельность жизни женщин превышает 80 лет, а по-скольку возраст наступления менопаузы значитель-но не изменился (в среднем 51,3 года), длительность постменопаузы составляет 30-40% от общей про-должительности жизни. К 2050 г. популяция жен-щин в возрасте 60 лет и старше составит более 30% от их общего числа, поэтому вопросы сохранения здо-ровья, жизненной активности и работоспособности приобретают огромное значение [1].Современные женщины не только дольше жи-вут, но больше работают и позже оставляют работу. Многие женщины продолжают работать после 50, 60 и даже 70 лет, некоторые возвращаются на работу, когда семейные обстоятельства позволяют им это сделать, потому что не хотят сидеть дома. Гендерные проблемы здравоохранения работающих женщин чаще всего касаются отпусков по уходу за беремен-ностью, а любые другие, в том числе связанные с ме-нопаузой, обсуждаются редко, при том, что женщи-

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“…A recent review highlighted the potential impact of menopausal symptoms for working women [10]. Menopause symptoms may affect work capacity for some women, or their self-perceived work ability [11], particularly if depressive symptoms are also reported, but the evidence is mixed [12][13][14][15][16][17][18] and more research is needed [10].…”

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Study protocol of a multicentre randomised controlled trial of self-help cognitive behaviour therapy for working women with menopausal symptoms (MENOS@Work)

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(2016) Study protocol of a multicentre randomised controlled trial of self-help cognitive behaviour therapy for working women with menopausal symptoms (MENOS@Work). Maturitas, 92 . pp. 186-192. ISSN 1873-4111 Access from the University of Nottingham repository: http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/36182/1/Griffiths%20-%20RCT%20Protocol%20Revised %202016.pdf The version presented here may differ from the published version or from the version of record. If you wish to cite this item you are advised to consult the publisher's version. Please see the repository url above for details on accessing the published version and note that access may require a subscription.

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The impact of menopausal symptoms on work ability

Abstract: Menopausal symptoms are negatively associated with work ability and may increase the risk of sickness absence.

Cited by 88 publications

References 19 publications

EMAS recommendations for conditions in the workplace for menopausal women

EMAS recommendations for conditions in the workplace for menopausal women

The influence of menopause on life of working women: the problem without necessary attention

Study protocol of a multicentre randomised controlled trial of self-help cognitive behaviour therapy for working women with menopausal symptoms (MENOS@Work)

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