University of Minnesota: Mindfulness and Wellbeing for the Mature Woman
Member since: March 2014
Intervention: Mindfulness and Wellbeing for the Mature Woman
Partner:
- University of Minnesota Women's Health Specialists Clinic
Occupations represented: Students and professionals including acupuncturists, health coaches, nurse practitioners, physicians, psychologists and Reiki therapists.
Overview: The Women's Health Specialist clinic has developed a six-week course about health and wellness in the context of menopause.
This interprofessional health education program seeks to improve a woman's mid-life health by increasing adherence to prevention guidelines, increasing effective utilization of self-care strategies and planning for future health needs associated with aging. The course is led by a health coach, and the presenters include an interprofessional care team from the clinic.
Intervention study question:
- What is the impact of an interprofessional team on educating and supporting women experiencing menopause?