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  • Multidisciplinary Healthcare Models

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  • Midlife women (40-60 years) experience significant health transitions.
  • Comprehensive health evaluations are crucial for identifying and managing age-related health issues.
  • Existing health assessments may not holistically address the multifaceted needs of midlife women.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a comprehensive health assessment in mid-aged women.
  • To evaluate physical, functional, emotional, cognitive, nutritional, metabolic, and sexual health.
  • To establish a replicable framework for midlife women's health initiatives.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study at UEES Clinic, Ecuador.
  • Recruitment via social media for women aged 40-60.
  • Utilized laboratory tests, validated surveys (MRS, CESD-10, EMQ-R, FSFI-6), anthropometry, body composition, muscle strength, and dietary assessment.

Main Results:

  • This methods paper outlines the comprehensive assessment protocol.
  • The study enables early identification of factors impacting quality of life.
  • A multidisciplinary approach was employed for holistic health evaluation.

Conclusions:

  • The described methodology provides a comprehensive health evaluation for mid-aged women.
  • This framework facilitates early detection of health issues affecting quality of life.
  • The study offers a replicable model for Latin American health initiatives.