Study, 2015
How should healthcare workers approach PMS diagnosis and treatment?
Healthcare workers should understand PMS definition, types, causes, diagnosis methods, and treatment options to support women with PMS.
What they did
The existing knowledge about PMS is reviewed, covering its definition, types, causes, diagnosis, and treatment, and the role healthcare workers play in managing the condition.
What they found
PMS occurs in the luteal phase (the second half of the menstrual cycle) and stops when menstruation begins. It causes behavioral, psychological, and physical symptoms. The cause is not yet fully understood. Healthcare workers should gather detailed information from women, provide education, and help improve quality of life.
What it means for you
Healthcare workers with knowledge about PMS can better support women experiencing it. A limitation is this summarizes existing knowledge rather than reporting new research findings.
About the study
- Original title
- Evıdence Based Approaches and Nursery Care in Dıagnosıs and Therapy of Premenstrual Syndrome
- Authors
- Pelin Palas Karaca, Nezihe Kızılkaya Beji
- Journal
- Balıkesır Health Sciences Journal
- Year
- 2015
- Study design
- Study
- What was tested
- None
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.5505/bsbd.2015.80299