Research and Theory for Nursing Practice
Facilitating Menopause Discussions in Primary Care: A Quality Improvement Project
Background and Purpose: Menopause is a significant life stage that requires provider awareness and patient education to support informed decision-making. Inconsistent provider knowledge and increasing menopause-related concerns among perimenopausal women in a primary care clinic contributed to variability in assessment, counseling, and management. This project implemented a structured, evidence-based menopause education intervention to improve patient knowledge and support informed discussions in primary care. Meth …