Disruption of school attendance among adolescents/young adults with POTS and chronic pain

Owens, Michael A.; Sawchuk, Nicholas R.; Harbeck‐Weber, Cynthia

doi:10.1016/j.jpain.2017.12.257

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“…Preliminary findings describe lack of agreement between self-reports of “brain fog” and processing speed deficiencies with findings of formal measurement of processing speed, attention, working memory, or verbal memory using validated assessment measures 52. In one study of youth with POTS enrolled in a chronic pain treatment program, those who felt unable to attend school were over four times more likely to self-report memory difficulties, greater catastrophizing, and POTS symptom intensity 53. However, these patients exhibited no differences in scores on objective measures of general intellectual functioning, working memory, verbal and visual memory, and academic skills from patients who did feel they could attend school.…”

Section: Challenge Ii: Lack Of Standardized Approaches To Physical Rementioning

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<p>Pain Management In Pediatric Patients With Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome: Current Insights</p>

Junghans-Rutelonis

Postier

Warmuth

et al. 2019

JPR

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Pediatric patients with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) often present with co-occurring struggles with chronic pain (POTS+pain) that may limit daily activities. POTS is a clinical syndrome characterized by orthostatic symptoms and excessive postural tachycardia without orthostatic hypotension. Active research from the medical and scientific community has led to controversy over POTS diagnosis and treatment, yet patients continue to present with symptoms associated with POTS+pain, making treatment recommendations critical. This topical review examines the literature on diagnosing and treating pediatric POTS+pain and the challenges clinicians face. Most importantly, clinicians must employ an interdisciplinary team approach to determine the ideal combination of pharmacologic (e.g., fludrocortisone), non-pharmacologic (e.g., physical therapy, integrative medicine), and psychological (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoeducation) treatment approaches that acknowledge the complexity of the child’s condition, while simultaneously tailoring these approaches to the child’s personal needs. We provide recommendations for treatment for youth with POTS+pain based on the current literature.

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Section: Challenge Ii: Lack Of Standardized Approaches To Physical Rementioning

confidence: 99%

<p>Pain Management In Pediatric Patients With Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome: Current Insights</p>

Junghans-Rutelonis

Postier

Warmuth

et al. 2019

JPR

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The Inequality of Pain Control in Patients With Pain From Sickle Cell Disease: A Case Report

Cofield,

Tyner

2024

Journal of Pediatric Health Care

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The Goals and Outcomes of Adolescent and Young Adults with POTS Attending an Intensive Interdisciplinary Treatment Program

Oetjen

Johannsen

Bean

et al. 2022

Occupational Therapy In Health Care

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Disruption of school attendance among adolescents/young adults with POTS and chronic pain

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<p>Pain Management In Pediatric Patients With Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome: Current Insights</p>

<p>Pain Management In Pediatric Patients With Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome: Current Insights</p>

The Inequality of Pain Control in Patients With Pain From Sickle Cell Disease: A Case Report

The Goals and Outcomes of Adolescent and Young Adults with POTS Attending an Intensive Interdisciplinary Treatment Program

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