Nonpharmacologic Methods Used in the Management of Premenstrual Syndrome: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Postgraduate Theses

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the randomized controlled postgraduate nursing theses on nonpharmacological applications used in the management of premenstrual symptoms. Method: In this systematic review, theses registered to the National Thesis Center were searched between October 2022 and November 2022 using the keywords “PMS”, “premenstrual syndrome” and/or “premenstrual syndrome”. As a result of the search, 130 studies were found and 4 randomized controlled dissertations meeting the inclusion criteria were included in the study. Results: The included studies were sorted and analyzed according to years, and numerical analyzes were carried out in computer environment. Results of the interventions used in the study, Premenstrual Syndrome Scale (PMSS), Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS), Visual Pain Scale (VAS), Menstrual Distress Complaint List, Perceived Stress Scale, World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment Scale Short Form, Menstrual Distress Complaint List was evaluated using the WHO Short Form of the Quality of Life Scale (WHO-SF) and the Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale (SYBDS II). Conclusion: The theses in the study showed that aromatherapy, health-related education models, the use of health belief models and acupressure were effective in alleviating PMS symptoms.

Keywords

• PMS
• Premenstrual syndrome
• Nonpharmacological methods
• Randomized controlled
• Postgraduate thesis

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