Menoaps: aplicativo de manejo para climatério e menopausa para profissionais da atenção primária

Abstract

The climacteric and menopause is the cessation of female reproductive life, and during this period, symptoms appear that affect the quality of life, such as osteoporosis, vasomotor symptoms, and increased cardiovascular risk. As it is a physiological period, primary care professionals must know how to properly manage these patients for better resolution, especially in remote places. Objective: Develop and validate a mobile application to assist the multidisciplinary primary care team manage menopause. Methodology: This is applied, exploratory, and technological development research. The application was developed in stages consisting of a review of application stores, conceptual research, the definition of functional and non-functional requirements, and the usage scenario. The study covers the application development, testing, and validation by primary care professionals to make the product available on the market. Results: A total of 18 primary care professionals evaluated Menoaps using the System Usability Questionnaire, which obtained an overall satisfaction rating of 93,6 points. The application stood out in Nielson's quality metrics, proving effective, consistent, and easy to use. learning. Conclusion: The lack of medical applications focused on climacteric and menopause in primary attend reinforces the importance of the study and the need for new research.