Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS): An evaluation of daily barriers in the home environment
Abstract
This study focuses on the relationship between Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and the home environment. Since starting this study, numbers on how many people have POTS have risen from 2015 from an estimated 500,000 people in the United States to between 1 million to 3 million people (Caceres, 2022; Sheldon, 2015). While new research has been conducted on the impact of POTS on daily life, there is a lack of specific understanding of the experience of those living with the condition and the impact of the home environment. The purpose of this study was to identify how the home environment influences individuals living with POTS physiological and cognitive responses. The study also addresses how the inclusion of environmental adaptations affect those relationships. A mixed-methods exploratory methodology was used with two phases, which included a Phase I Survey and a Phase II Focus Group. Conclusions based on this paper were used to develop a fact sheet for the general public to better understand the experience of living with POTS at home.
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