Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is often seen in clients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), primarily hypermobile EDS. Research has shown clients with EDS and POTS may experience limitations affecting not only their physical function, but also their social, emotional, and mental well-being. Using a client-centered approach, occupational therapy practitioners assess health, well-being, symptomatology (fatigue, muscle pain, dizziness, etc.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe purpose of this survey was to determine if the shorter dialysis time of tidal peritoneal dialysis (TPD) was valuable enough to warrant additional training time and machine assembly. The subjects included 6 children ranging in age from 5-16 years and their parents. Children and parents were taught to use an automated cycler system to provide TPD.
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