2025/11/17 by Caroline McBride, Barbara Hunter, Erin Davis +2 · 1 voice
Medicine · #Menopause: Health Impacts and Treatments #Sex and Gender in Healthcare #Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
paper · pdf · doi:10.1080/13697137.2025.2576471
openalex created_date 2025/11/17 · openalex publication_date 2025/11/17 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to explore the needs and preferences of women and general practitioners (GPs) in relation to a menopause-related digital pre-consultation screening tool to be used in Australian general practice. METHOD: The qualitative co-design design study brought together GPs and women with lived experience of menopause symptoms to develop a prototype for a digital pre-consultation screening tool for menopause symptoms. RESULTS: Twelve participants worked together to co-design a pre-consultation questionnaire. Themes highlighted the barriers around starting conversations about menopause, and the importance of normalizing these discussions. Participants envisioned that a well-designed pre-consultation tool could help address these needs. A prototype of the tool was successfully co-designed, receiving consensus agreement from all participants. Key elements of the tool include the use of signposting, clear language and logical sequencing of questions. CONCLUSION: The tool will be trialed in a pilot implementation study in 10 general practice clinics over a period of 12 months. Qualitative interviews will focus on the tool's functionality and workflow in practice.