Why the study?
Postural tachycardia syndrome causes orthostatic intolerance and significant functional deficits, prompting an exploration of daily life challenges and management strategies.
Analysis of narrative responses from POTS patients highlights significant daily life challenges and treatment gaps, suggesting a potential role for occupational therapy interventions.
Suggests a potential role for occupational therapy in addressing daily functional gaps for POTS patients; leaves open.
Postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a condition of orthostatic intolerance which often leads to significant functional deficits. This study explores narrative responses from a large cohort (n = 958) of individuals with POTS in describing daily life challenges and the use of strategies to manage these difficulties. Data was coded and emergent themes provided insight into daily life experiences including successful interventions and a wealth of gaps in treatment that remain unaddressed. This led to the development of clinical recommendations for occupational therapy treatment of individuals with POTS. Further research is indicated including clinical trials to demonstrate the efficacy of occupational therapy intervention.
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