Nurse-Led, Digitally Supported Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Early Postmenopausal Women: Protocol for a
Shashirani Pangambam1, Bidita Khandelwal1, Barkha Devi1
1Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Sikkim Manipal University, Gangtok, Sikkim, India.
Summary
This study tests a digitally supported Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program for early postmenopausal women. The nurse-led intervention shows promise for improving quality of life and holistic health.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Integrative Medicine
- Women's Health
Background:
- Early postmenopause significantly impacts quality of life due to persistent symptoms.
- Sociocultural factors and limited nonpharmacological services hinder global postmenopausal care.
- Culturally adapted, digitally supported nurse-led Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) lacks evidence for this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility and acceptability of a nurse-led, digitally delivered MBSR program.
- To evaluate the program's impact on quality of life and holistic health indicators in early postmenopausal women.
- To explore a novel, nonpharmacological approach to managing menopausal symptoms.
Main Methods:
- A community-based randomized waitlist-controlled trial involving 128 early postmenopausal women.
- An eight-week intervention including mindfulness, mindful breathing, yoga, and supervised daily practice, delivered digitally.
- Primary outcome: Menopause-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire (MENQOL); secondary outcomes: mindfulness, sexual function, acceptability.
Main Results:
- The study is designed to provide data on the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention.
- Quantitative and qualitative data will be collected to assess outcomes.
- Weekly MENQOL tracking will monitor changes in quality of life.
Conclusions:
- The study is expected to support the feasibility of a holistic, nurse-led, nonpharmacological MBSR program.
- Findings may inform community-based care models for early postmenopausal women.
- This research could enhance the integration of digital health and mindfulness in menopause management.
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