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PAUSE: A Patient-Centric Tool to Support Patient-Provider Engagement on Menopause
Rebecca Ashkenazy1, Mary Elizabeth Peterson2
1Pfizer Essential Health, US Medical Affairs Women's Health, Pfizer Inc., New York NY, USA.
Clinical Medicine Insights. Women'S Health
|February 23, 2018
Summary
Women's health is evolving with demographic shifts and digital advancements. A new patient-provider framework, PAUSE, aids discussions on menopause symptoms and education, promoting better engagement during this life stage.
Area of Science:
- Women's Health
- Demographic Trends
- Digital Health
Background:
- Increasing life expectancy and empowerment are expanding women's health research and education.
- Cultural emphasis on antiaging and digital health transformation impact women's healthcare access and delivery.
- Menopause is a pivotal life stage influenced by these trends, yet many women hesitate to discuss its symptoms due to embarrassment or fear of aging.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a patient-centric framework to enhance patient-provider engagement regarding menopause.
- To provide a structured approach for discussing menopause symptoms and management.
Main Methods:
- Development of a patient-centric framework using the acronym PAUSE.
- PAUSE framework addresses: Prevention, Anxiety, Urogenital symptoms, Vasomotor symptoms, and Education.
- Framework designed to facilitate focused medical interactions on menopause.
Main Results:
- The PAUSE framework offers a structured method for patient-provider dialogue on menopause.
- It aims to overcome reticence by addressing key symptom clusters and educational needs.
- The framework supports a more comprehensive discussion of menopause management.
Conclusions:
- The PAUSE framework can improve patient-provider communication about menopause.
- Addressing symptoms and providing education can empower women during this transition.
- This approach supports women in navigating menopause as a pivotal life stage.
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