Sjuksköterskans kompetens i relation till kvinnor i klimakteriet - en litteraturstudie

Abstract

Background: The life-stage menopause is a period of major hormonal changes that every woman who reaches a certain age will go through. The theoretical framework of the essay is based on Melei's Transition Theory, which describes the importance of knowledge and initiated support to undergo a successful transition. The transition takes place gradually and can last for many years. Menopause is a process that affects all levels of a woman's life, both physically, psychologically and socially. Many women experience great difficulties during this process and seek treatment for help. Our view after having undergone Swedish nurse training is that the knowledge in healthcare is not so great. Method: Systematic literature review with 10 scientific articles. Aim: The aim is to describe the nurse's competencies regarding menopause and her support for menopausal women. Results: There is a great deal of ignorance regarding menopause, symptoms, treatment and impact on the life situation, both regarding the support from the health care and among the women themselves. Conclusion: Our conclusion is that more education and knowledge are needed, both in nursing education, in clinical work as well as in current research.