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Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings
Published in: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings 2/2016

01-06-2016

Interdisciplinary Treatment of Maladaptive Behaviors Associated with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS): A Case Report

Authors: Barbara K. Bruce, Karen E. Weiss, Tracy E. Harrison, Daniel A. Allman, Matthew A. Petersen, Connie A. Luedkte, Philip R. Fischer

Published in: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings | Issue 2/2016

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Abstract

The prevalence of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) in adolescents and young adults has been increasing during the past decade. Despite this increase, documentation regarding treatment of these patients is just beginning to emerge. In addition, despite a call for a multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary approach, no studies have examined the efficacy of such an approach to treatment. This paper describes a case study of a 19-year-old male with debilitating POTS seen at a tertiary clinic for evaluation and subsequent intensive interdisciplinary treatment. The treatment approach is described and outcomes are presented.
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Metadata
Title
Interdisciplinary Treatment of Maladaptive Behaviors Associated with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS): A Case Report
Authors
Barbara K. Bruce
Karen E. Weiss
Tracy E. Harrison
Daniel A. Allman
Matthew A. Petersen
Connie A. Luedkte
Philip R. Fischer
Publication date
01-06-2016
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings / Issue 2/2016
Print ISSN: 1068-9583
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3572
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10880-015-9438-3

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