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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Women's Health
  • Physical Therapy

Background:

  • Physical function is a key indicator of health outcomes.
  • Postmenopausal women may experience diminished physical function, though research findings are inconsistent.
  • Understanding this relationship is crucial for targeted health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and assess the association between menopausal status and physical function in community-dwelling women.
  • To synthesize existing evidence on physical performance across different menopausal stages.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review protocol adhering to PRISMA-P guidelines.
  • Searches conducted across major databases (PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, etc.) using specific keywords.
  • Inclusion of studies assessing physical function objectively or subjectively; exclusion of institutionalized populations or those with menopause-inducing medical conditions.

Main Results:

  • This section is to be populated upon completion of the review.
  • Anticipated synthesis of data on physical function across menopausal stages.

Conclusions:

  • This systematic review will contribute to a clearer understanding of menopause's impact on women's physical function.
  • Findings aim to support the development of strategies to improve women's health and functioning during and after menopause.