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Toward Solving the Menopause Data Gap: An Evidence-Based Standardized Mapping Study Using the Omaha System
Robin R Austin1, Susan Alexander, Sarah Tupper
1Author Affiliations: University of Minnesota School of Nursing (Drs Austin and Alexander); Marathon Health (Ms Tupper), Minneapolis, MN; and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Nursing (Dr Holt).
Computers, Informatics, Nursing : CIN
|April 29, 2025
Summary
This study standardized menopause symptom tracking by mapping over 293 symptoms to the Omaha System. This creates a data-driven approach for assessing and managing menopausal symptoms, improving women
Area of Science:
- Women's Health
- Clinical Informatics
- Nursing Research
Background:
- Menopause significantly impacts global female health, requiring enhanced awareness and research.
- Standardized tools are needed for effective menopause symptom assessment and management.
- Existing menopause symptom checklists lack consistent mapping to clinical data systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify validated menopause symptom checklists.
- To map identified menopause symptoms to the Omaha System signs and symptoms terms.
- To establish a standardized framework for tracking menopausal symptoms.
Main Methods:
- A consensus approach was employed to identify menopause symptoms from six evidence-based checklists.
- Symptoms were mapped to Omaha System signs/symptoms using exact (full match) or similar (partial match) criteria.
- Over 293 source text menopause symptoms were mapped to 21 Omaha System problems and their associated signs/symptoms.
Main Results:
- A standardized list of 72 signs/symptoms for 21 problems was generated.
- 97.2% of signs/symptoms showed a full match at the problem level within the Omaha System.
- 93.1% of signs/symptoms achieved a full or partial match at the signs/symptoms level.
Conclusions:
- This study provides a foundation for standardized, data-driven tracking of menopause symptoms.
- The developed checklist enables clinicians and researchers to assess and evaluate symptoms effectively.
- This standardization facilitates the development of personalized treatment approaches for menopause management.
