Occupational Disruption and Role Strain During Perimenopause
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Confidential Surveys.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Perimenopause. Basic parameters: 40 years — 55 years · Female.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- United States
- Next step
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Official title
Occupational Disruption and Role Strain During Perimenopause: A Mixed-Methods Study
Overview
The purpose of this sequential exploratory mixed-methods study is to examine the relationship between perimenopausal symptom severity and occupational performance, occupational balance, and role participation in women aged 40-55. A secondary purpose is to explore the lived experience of occupational disruption during perimenopause through qualitative interviews.
Detailed description
Perimenopause is associated with fatigue, sleep disturbance, vasomotor symptoms, mood changes, and cognitive difficulties. While the literature addresses symptom management, limited research examines the functional impact of perimenopause on daily occupations, work participation, and role performance. Occupational therapy (OT) emphasizes participation in meaningful activities; however, there is minimal research exploring occupational disruption during midlife hormonal transition. This study aims to add to the OT literature. The study aims to explore the question: How do perimenopausal symptoms impact occupational performance, role participation, and occupational balance in midlife women?
1. Is perimenopausal symptom severity associated with decreased occupational balance? 2. Is symptom severity associated with reduced role participation? 3. How do women describe the impact of perimenopause on daily occupations? The proposed study will examine how perimenopausal symptoms influence: Work performance, Home responsibilities, cognitive functioning, sleep and fatigue, and occupational balance. The goal is to better understand how healthcare professionals, including OTs, can support women during this transition.
Interventions
- Other Confidential Surveys
Participants who consent to participate will complete confidential surveys and one voluntary interview.
Primary outcome measures
- Occupational Balance Questionnaire (OBQ-11) [Time frame: Baseline]
Secondary outcome measures (2)
- Menopause-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire (MENQOL) [Time frame: Baseline]
- Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Fatigue [Time frame: Baseline]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Women aged 40-55
- Self-reported perimenopausal symptoms
- Currently employed (paid or unpaid) or managing household roles
- English-speaking
Exclusion criteria
- Surgical menopause
- Current pregnancy
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
Study locations
United States · 1 center
- Russell Sage College — Troy
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07570732 · RussellSage2