Occupational Disruption and Role Strain During Perimenopause: A Mixed-Methods Study
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 入组人数
- 100
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Occupational Balance Questionnaire (OBQ-11)
研究概览
简要总结
The purpose of this sequential exploratory mixed-methods study is to examine the relationship between perimenopausal symptom severity and occupational performance, occupational balance, and role participation in women aged 40-55. A secondary purpose is to explore the lived experience of occupational disruption during perimenopause through qualitative interviews.
详细描述
Perimenopause is associated with fatigue, sleep disturbance, vasomotor symptoms, mood changes, and cognitive difficulties. While the literature addresses symptom management, limited research examines the functional impact of perimenopause on daily occupations, work participation, and role performance. Occupational therapy (OT) emphasizes participation in meaningful activities; however, there is minimal research exploring occupational disruption during midlife hormonal transition. This study aims to add to the OT literature. The study aims to explore the question: How do perimenopausal symptoms impact occupational performance, role participation, and occupational balance in midlife women?
- Is perimenopausal symptom severity associated with decreased occupational balance?
- Is symptom severity associated with reduced role participation?
- How do women describe the impact of perimenopause on daily occupations? The proposed study will examine how perimenopausal symptoms influence: Work performance, Home responsibilities, cognitive functioning, sleep and fatigue, and occupational balance. The goal is to better understand how healthcare professionals, including OTs, can support women during this transition.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Other
- 时间视角
- Cross Sectional
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 40 Years 至 55 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- Female
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Women aged 40-55
- •Self-reported perimenopausal symptoms
- •Currently employed (paid or unpaid) or managing household roles
- •English-speaking
排除标准
- •Surgical menopause
- •Current pregnancy
研究组 & 干预措施
Women
Women aged 40-55 with self-reported perimenopausal symptoms, who are surrently employed (paid or unpaid) or managing household roles and are English-speaking.
干预措施: Confidential Surveys (Other)
结局指标
主要结局
Occupational Balance Questionnaire (OBQ-11)
时间窗: Baseline
An 11-item, self-report instrument developed to assess perceived occupational balance.
次要结局
- Menopause-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire (MENQOL)(Baseline)
- Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Fatigue(Baseline)
研究者
Christine Mulligan
Assistant Professor
Russell Sage College