Menopause at work —An organisation‐based case study

AbstractAimThe aim of the study was to explore and understand the organizational culture of a workplace in terms of support and well-being for staff experiencing perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms at work.DesignIt is widely acknowledged that perimenopause and menopause symptoms are experienced by a large percentage of the female workforce. There is a lack of research into how nurses are supported through menopause (Cronin et  al.Issues in Mental Health Nursing,42, 2021, 541 –548). The perimenopause and menopause transition can be a challenging time where many may require symptom management and support (RCN, The Menopause and Work: Guidance for RCN Representatives, 2020). This paper presents a case study research (CSR) approach to examine one healthcare organization.MethodsCSR design was used: A survey distributed to all staff employed, a review of the available documentation on menopause and interviews with managers from different levels of the organization. The COREQ consolidated criteria was used for reporting the qualitative research reported this study.ResultsThe case study generated both quantitative and qualitative data using surveys, interviews and documentation. Data from the organization (n = 6905) showed a majority female workforce of 81.9% with 40.6% aged between 41 and 55 years old, meaning a third of the organization working through perimenopause and menopause. Survey responses (n = 167) collected biographical and psychometric data on the prevale...

Source: Nursing Open - December 15, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Camille Cronin, Joanne Abbott, Nestor Asiamah, Susan Smyth Tags: EMPIRICAL RESEARCH MIXED METHODS Source Type: research